Finland draft rules set autoplay ban and slot stake caps

Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has released draft regulations under the new Gambling Act, setting out player-protection rules ahead of the 2027 market opening. The proposals include autoplay restrictions, RTP bands, loss limits and online slot stake caps, with consultation open until 5 August 2026.

Key takeaways

• Finland has released four draft regulations tied to the newly approved Gambling Act.
• Online slot play would require manual spins, minimum spin duration and regular play-time reminders.
• Online slot stakes would be capped at €10 per spin for under-25s and €20 for older players.
• The draft rules also set RTP bands and loss limits for different gambling products.
• Public and industry consultation runs until 5 August 2026.

Impact on operators

Operators preparing for Finland’s 2027 opening will need to model product design, player-protection controls and game economics against the proposed RTP, stake and loss-limit rules. The consultation period creates a short window to respond before the framework is finalised.

Impact on suppliers

Game studios, platform providers and compliance tooling suppliers may need to adapt autoplay, session reminder, RTP and staking functionality for Finland-specific requirements. Suppliers with configurable responsible-gambling controls will have an advantage.

Impact on affiliates

Affiliates should expect stricter compliance claims around product features, stake limits and responsible-gambling messaging when covering Finland-facing offers. The immediate impact is informational, but market-entry content should reflect the proposed limits.

Market impact

The draft regulations give the clearest view yet of the operating constraints that will shape Finland’s liberalised gambling market. While restrictive, the proposals reduce uncertainty for licence applicants and stakeholders ahead of the 2027 launch.