Gaming in Finland to launch at ICE 2026

With Finland’s iGaming re-regulation now firmly on the horizon, Gaming in Europe (Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Spain, Gaming in Germany) will be launching its latest initiative, Gaming in Finland, at ICE Barcelona 2026.

Gaming in Finland will kick off with an evening conference in Barcelona on January 19, 2026, from 18:00 until 22:00.

The event, which is being organized in close collaboration with local stakeholders, will feature networking, tapas and drinks, as well as several highly relevant sessions outlining the opportunities and challenges offered by Finland’s soon-to-be regulated iGaming market.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Pekka Ilmivalta, Head of Finnish Office, Nordic Legal
• Morten Ronde, Founding Partner, Nordic Legal
• Jari Vähänen, Founding Partner, The Finnish Gambling Consultants
• Mika Kuismanen, CEO, The Finnish Trade Association for Online Gambling
• Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital
• Niklas Bondestam, CEO, Ubetec
• Jessica Maier, Co-Founder, EGARA
• Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial Compliance

Morten Ronde, Founding Partner at Nordic Legal commented: “Finland’s move to open its gambling market in 2027 creates a rare opportunity for operators and suppliers to enter a newly regulated European market from day one. Our Barcelona event during ICE will combine expert insight on the Finnish framework with high-quality networking for those looking to establish an early presence.”

Gaming in Europe founder Willem van Oort added: “After a long wait, Finland will finally re-regulate its iGaming market in 2026. Looking at other Nordic markets, it is a safe bet that local demand for regulated gambling will be significant. Naturally, operator interest in this market is large. Together with local stakeholders, we hope to provide interested parties with the knowledge and connections to help make their eventual market entry a success.”

Register your interest now

Places at the inaugural Gaming in Finland event are limited. If you are considering attending this event, please register your interest through this link: https://www.gamingin.eu/finland

We will let you know as soon as possible whether we have a seat available for you.

Please note that the Gaming in Finland Evening Conference @ICE will focus foremost on future B2C and B2B license holders.

Join our Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group

In the meantime, feel free to join our Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group, where we will share the latest news and updates on the Finnish market.

Sponsorship opportunities available

Sponsorship and media partnership opportunities are available. Please contact Willem van Oort at [email protected] for more information.