Finland to End Online Gambling Monopoly — License Market Expected by 2027

Under the new framework, all operators must obtain a license, comply with strict identity verification procedures, and contribute to a national self-exclusion registry. The reform will also impose a 22% gross-game-revenue (GGR) tax and require all software used by licensed operators to meet quality and security standards.

For players and the broader market, the shift promises greater consumer protection, transparent payout mechanisms, and safer gambling — potentially reducing the share of black-market operators. For the industry, it opens opportunities for new entrants who meet compliance criteria, encouraging investment, innovation, and competition. As Finland transitions, market dynamics across Europe may shift — licensed operators might expand into previously monopolized regions, reshaping the competitive map of iGaming.