Business , EMEA
March 13, 2024

Veikkaus GGR Declines Amid Finland’s Move to End Gambling Monopoly

Veikkaus

Veikkaus Faces Downward Trend in GGR as Finland Prepares for Gambling Market Liberalization Amidst significant regulatory changes, Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, navigates through tumultuous waters, marking another year of declining Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) as the nation edges closer to dismantling its gambling monopoly. This strategic shift aims to liberalize the market by 2026, […]

Legal , Legislation , Regulation
October 4, 2023

Belgium Enforces Groundbreaking Change in Gambling: Mandatory ID Checks on Machines

In a monumental move to strengthen responsible gambling, Belgium’s Federal Council of Ministers has greenlit new restrictions on land-based gambling. With immediate effect, every slot machine across retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors in Brussels, Wallonia, and Flanders will implement mandatory electronic ID verification checks. This swift decision comes as the council identified existing regulations to […]