As Finland’s demonopolisation nears, Veikkaus’ role in the new market becomes increasingly clear, following its timely return to growth over the first half of 2026.
For the deal to close, it still requires regulatory approval, including from the French Ministry of Interior.
Expanded capabilities across retail, digital, data and player engagement bring together proven lottery expertise with new opportunities for sustainable growth.
Portugal’s Government has announced that tackling illegal gambling is its priority during a recent parliamentary debate.
The initiative will link gambling prevention and treatment with financial and debt support.
The new three-dice game, 50 Cent’s Head Crack, is set for its first public outing at the G2E Gaming Expo on September 29.
The Ljubljana gaming hall operated for around five months before Casino Portorož halted operations in May, despite its concession having been scheduled to run until 2028.
Fiscal year-to-date riverboat revenue reached $310.6m through August, down 0.4% from the corresponding 2025 period.
The regulator expects its framework to keep evolving as new challenges emerge.
The new rules will add 15 hours of mandatory gaming machine shutdowns each week.