By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Finland’s National Police Board has granted Wildz Group a five-year licence to serve Finnish players from 1 July 2027, Gaming Intelligence reported. Wildz said it received formal approval and claimed to be the first operator licensed for the re-regulated market.
The approval permits Wildz Group to serve Finnish players from 1 July 2027.
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The announcement signals Wildz Group’s intention to enter Finland’s regulated online gambling market when it opens.
The reported authorisation positions Wildz for Finland’s planned regulated market opening, rather than an immediate launch.
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