Playtech Becomes Preferred Partner of Veikkaus Oy by Winning Live Casino Games Tender in Finland, the country's state monopoly

This agreement signifies a significant milestone in their collaboration, as it now encompasses the exciting realm of live casino games. Veikkaus' newly contemporary-designed studio will feature Finnish-speaking dealers, initially overseeing a range of blackjack and roulette tables, providing an authentic and engaging gaming experience for Finnish players.

Riikka Seppänen, VP iCasino at Veikkaus, adds: "We are delighted to collaborate with Playtech as our partner for live casino games, following a comprehensive public procurement process. This strategic framework agreement marks an important milestone for Veikkaus as we expand our product portfolio to include live casino games for the first time. We have been and continue to work diligently alongside Finnish authorities and regulators to ensure a robust regulatory framework is in place. With Playtech's network of live games and their support in setting up our dedicated Veikkaus-branded studio, we are excited to offer our Finnish players an immersive and authentic gaming experience. This partnership with Playtech reflects our commitment to providing top-quality entertainment to our valued customers".

Fredrik Sylvander, Commercial Director at Playtech, says: "We are thrilled to be selected as Veikkaus' partner for live casino games, and this long-term partnership is a testament to the strength of our live product and further solidifies our position as a leading supplier in the Nordic region. We are excited to support Veikkaus in their first launch of live casino games, providing Finnish players with an exceptional gaming experience. Together, we will leverage our expertise and market knowledge to deliver a tailored live offering that meets the needs of the Finnish market and exceeds the expectations of Veikkaus' customers".