Finland considers listing state-owned gambling monopoly Veikkaus on the stock exchange.

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Finnish government has indicated that it may launch a public stock offering for Veikkaus, the state-owned gambling operator.

However, several requirements must be met before a public listing can proceed. Reports suggest that Finland is on track to become the first Nordic country to implement a competitive licensing system for online gambling starting in 2027.

This transition marks a major shift for Veikkaus, as it will relinquish its exclusive rights to online sports betting and digital slot machines. Despite this, the company will retain its monopoly over lottery games, scratch cards, land-based slot machines, and physical casinos.

The possibility of listing the gambling entity on the stock market was brought to light in November, following an interview between Strandberg and local media.

A public offering would allow the gambling monopoly to be traded on the Helsinki Exchange, opening the door for private investors to hold shares in the company.

As other nations move toward deregulating and selling off their state-run gambling monopolies, Finland appears ready to follow a similar path.