Finnish state-owned operator Veikkaus opened its second casino in the country today (15 December), as it faces questions about its future as Finland's gambling monopoly.
Named Casino Tampere, the new casino offers classic table games and slot machines. It also has an electronic table game area with live and automatic roulette.
In line with Finland’s safer gambling measures, Casino Tampere will have to abide by the same standards as Casino Helsinki, Finland’s first casino.
“Casino Helsinki and Casino Tampere are pioneers in the European casino world in building a responsible gaming environment,” Veikkaus said.
In September Veikkaus added set loss limits to its Casino Helsinki slot machines, after it was first compelled to introduce the measure for online players following a decree from the Finnish Ministry of the Interior in April 2020.
The Casino Tampere opening comes soon after a legislative committee slammed Veikkaus’ status as a monopoly operator.
Earlier this month Finla..