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What Finland’s Online Gambling Sector Can Learn from Sweden’s New Regulation

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On January 1, 2019, Sweden opened up its online gambling sector, regulating the sector but largely relaxing the tight grip that it had on the digital entertainment industry. More than 30 online casino operators have been awarded licenses thus far, though, more than 70 casinos had submitted their applications.

The move is expected to revolutionize the online gaming industry in the region. But, more than that, some also expect it to be a beacon for other European countries – like Finland  – to follow, using Sweden’s online casino reform as a guideline for its own regulatory efforts.

Like Sweden, Finland Should Expect a Flood of Applications

The Finnish online casino sector, similar to that of Sweden, has been regarded as a restrictive industry. Finland’s industry is state-controlled with just one brand, called Veikkaus, providing lotteries, sports betting, slot machines, and horseracing, on the block. But as Finland prepares to overhaul its online gambling sector following a review (as announced in December 2018), the country should expect to be flooded with applications. This is especially the case as Veikkaus’ earnings are already down having decreased by 1% during the first quarter of 2018 due to its introduction of responsible gambling tools. Plus, Finland’s population famously loves gambling and it is part of everyday life says yle.fi. This gives casinos an additional incentive to focus on the region.

There are already several international online casino operators that promote themselves in Finland, with suomicasinot.net explaining that many of these allow players to cash out to Finnish bank accounts and offer games in Finnish. These casinos are specifically targeted towards Finnish gamblers but if the country’s gambling sector is revamped, these efforts within the region may be renewed and the Finnish authorities will have to be prepared for the influx.

The Need for Localized Games

The new Swedish regulation also highlights the need for localized games and how important these could be for any online casino that wants to achieve success in Finland – or any other European country in which English is not the primary language. Several major slot game developers such as Microgaming (which develops games like Game of Thrones and Immortal Romance) are already offering localized games, as noted in this europeangaming.eu report. This is despite Sweden’s new regulation having gone live just days ago.

Developers and online casinos in Finland will have to be just as prepared for the country’s new regulation to go live, being ready to appeal to Finnish customers in the best way possible. It could be a significant undertaking as in addition to text translations, games may need to be changed in order to be compliant with any new rules. There may also be limits on how much players are able to spend in one go and how long they can play for. It will also be necessary to appeal to Finnish interests in terms of themes.

We could still be a while away from Finland’s gaming overhaul. But judging by the way in which Sweden’s online gambling operators have shot off from the line, preparation is the key for success.

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NeoGames S.A subsidiary Pariplay®, the leading aggregator and content provider, has further enhanced its Fusion® platform offering through its latest partnership with Kero Gaming (“Kero”), which will see sports betting options added to the aggregator for the first time.

Kero, a leading supplier of micro betting data feeds, products and services will integrate its full product suite onto the Fusion platform.  The Kero platform allows players to watch, bet and chat by combining dynamic, next-play betting markets, live chat for player socialization and the live stream of any match into a single entertainment destination within the sportsbook.Kero’s micro betting technology is uniquely powered by a recommendation engine that leverages proprietary algorithms to create contextually relevant betting markets that are delivered to players, creating a casino style sports betting experience where players can bet on any individual play or moment throughout the course of every match.

The latest provider relationship boosts the wide variety of content available on the rapidly expanding Fusion® platform into the sports betting sphere as Pariplay® maintains its focus on providing enhanced entertainment value for players in regulated markets worldwide.

The Fusion® aggregation offering features over 14,000 games from more than 150 of the industry’s leading game developers and a suite of back-office conversion and retention tools that enhance player value.

Ashley Bloor, Director of Partnerships at Pariplay®, said: “Our content deal with Kero Gaming Inc.      demonstrates our position as one of the world’s pioneering gaming aggregators and we are thrilled to be welcoming its portfolio onto the Fusion® platform.

“With both parties solidifying themselves as visionary forces in the industry, we are confident the partnership will spearhead success as we branch into new sports betting technologies and will resonate with players globally.”

Tomash Devenishek, CEO at Kero Gaming Inc., added: “We at Kero are continually striving to innovate and enhance the sports fan experience by integrating our advanced recommendation technology with real-time micro markets. Pariplay stands out as a leader, powering some of the most renowned global brands. Our shared clientele lays a solid foundation for this collaboration.

“This partnership represents a significant stride towards delivering exceptional sports betting products globally. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Pariplay as our partner.”

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NetBet Casino Joins Forces with Stakelogic

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NetBet and Stakelogic have finalised a collaborative agreement that will bring Stakelogic’s games to NetBet customers in the Danish region.

Despite only being founded in 2014, Stakelogic has quickly established themselves as a major player in the world of online gaming. Their reputation as an industry disruptor has been recognised, with the company being shortlisted for the prestigious categories of Industry Innovation of the Year and Innovation in Casino Entertainment at the SBC Awards 2023.

Among the many games that are available to NetBet Denmark customers as a result of the partnership with Stakelogic are Book of Cleopatra Super Stake Edition, Volcano Deluxe and Bandits Thunder Link.

NetBet Denmark’s PR manager, Claudia Georgevici, said: “At NetBet, we understand the importance of providing our players with as many unique games as possible, to ensure they have the best possible gaming experience. Stakelogic has a library of innovative titles, which makes them the ideal partner to help us expand our offering to our customers in Denmark.”

Players in Denmark are now able to try out these games for themselves when they log in to their NetBet accounts.

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its collaboration with renowned iGaming platform provider Vegangster to include Auto Mega Roulette and other popular Roulette titles.

The deal will further boost the relationship between the two parties, following an initial agreement in 2020 which saw Pragmatic Play roll out its Slots portfolio to the platform provider.

Vegangster, known for its commitment to offering cutting-edge gaming experiences, will now feature Pragmatic Play’s renowned live Roulette games across its prominent online casino brands.

Pragmatic Play continues to power up new possibilities of play in Live Casino, offering traditional table games such as Roulette alongside original and highly immersive game shows and variants.

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “This new agreement between Pragmatic Play and Vegangster highlights the strength and success of our Live Casino portfolio, with Roulette and Auto Mega Roulette ranking among our most popular live products.”

Daria Filipska, Head of Sales at Vegangster, added: “We’re constantly seeking to enrich our gaming offerings with top-quality content that resonates with our global audience. Our expanded partnership with Pragmatic Play signifies our commitment to providing players with the best gaming experiences available and we are excited to integrate Auto Mega Roulette and other Roulette titles into our platform.”

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