Gambling age and rules in Finland (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: The minimum age is 18 for money games and casinos. Veikkaus Oy, owned by the State, has the exclusive right to run money games.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for casinosGambling | A casino operator may not admit a person under 18 to the casino. [1] |
| Minimum age for lotteriesGambling | Veikkaus Oy, and businesses that pass on entries and payments for money games, may not let a person under 18 play money games. [1] |
| Minimum age for sports bettingGambling | Veikkaus Oy, and businesses that pass on entries and payments for money games, may not let a person under 18 play money games. [1] |
| Online gamblingGambling | State monopoly. Veikkaus Oy, a company wholly owned by the State, has the exclusive right to run money games. [1] |
| Gambling regulatorGambling | The Poliisihallitus (National Police Board) and police departments supervise gambling and grant lottery and bingo licences. [1] |
Notes
- The Finnish Lotteries Act is being replaced by a new licensing system for gambling. The text read is the consolidated Lotteries Act 1047/2001 as published by Finlex on 7 November 2026.
Sources
- Finlex (Ministry of Justice): Arpajaislaki 1047/2001 (ajantasainen) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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