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Finnplay in NEXT Summit Valletta 2025

Written by Finnplay | Apr 22, 2025 11:03:25 AM

Finnplay Joins NEXT Summit Valletta 2025 as Silver Partner and Speaker on Finland’s Future iGaming Landscape

We’re proud to announce that Finnplay will be participating as a Silver Partner at NEXT Summit Valletta 2025, one of the iGaming industry’s most anticipated events of the year, taking place May 7–8 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Malta.

NEXT Summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and regulators for two days of forward-looking conversations, networking, and insights into the future of iGaming.

As the leading iGaming platform provider in the Nordics, we’re excited to take part not only as a sponsor, but also as a featured speaker in one of the event’s most anticipated sessions:

Panel: Finland’s Legal Reform – How Attractive Will the Gambling Market Be Under the New Licensing System?

📍 Location: Michel’ Angelo Grima Hall
🕒 Date: May 7, 2025

In 2025, Finland is taking a historic step by breaking its state monopoly and transitioning to a regulated licensing system. This panel explores the details and implications of this transformative reform, what it means for operators, and how attractive the Finnish market will be under the new rules.

Panelists include:

  • Jaakko Soininen, Managing Director, Finnplay
  • Jarkko Nordlund, EVP, Veikkaus
  • Carl Brincat, Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, LeoVegas Group
  • Dainis Niedra, COO, Enlabs
  • Peter Kovisars, Board Member, Spinwise

Moderated by: Antti Koivula, Legal Gaming Attorneys at Law

Why this matters:

With the Finnish Gambling Act now in Parliament and the market set to open in January 2027, this panel offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from key stakeholders shaping the future of Finland’s iGaming market.

As a Finland-based platform provider, Finnplay is deeply involved in the local regulatory evolution and brings valuable insights into how operators can prepare for success.

Don’t miss your chance to join us in Valletta and be part of the conversation driving Europe’s next major regulated market.

🎟️ Register for NEXT Summit Valletta 2025: https://next.io/summits/valletta
📍 Event Dates: May 7–8, 2025