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Comparing Finland and the US in online gambling

Online gambling is here to stay and eventually will be enjoyed by many generations just like the conventional land-based casino. It will be more sophisticated and upbeat as time progresses. Gambling has been around for centuries and kept on evolving, adding more games suitable for betting until it reached the computer age. When it comes to betting, you can never go wrong with the shark in Finland’s betting industry, Kasinohai is one of the most popular betting sites in Finland. On this site, you will find the latest casino online in the market with the best bonus and promos ever.
Online gambling is waging using the internet which includes sports betting, virtual poker, and slots. Some countries banned gambling and considered it illegal but it is legal in some states of America.
Online Gambling in the USA
Online gambling, like land-based casinos, can be enjoyed by gambling enthusiasts but it depends upon the state. Some states of America may find casinos illegal so one has to check first if they can indulge in this type of entertainment legally.
The following are the states in the US where you can safely play online gambling:
• New Jersey
• Colorado
• Michigan
• Pennsylvania
• West Virginia
• Indiana
• Illinois
• Tennessee
• Iowa
• Virginia
• Maryland
What casino games can wagers play online?
Generally speaking, online casinos have much to offer when it comes to casino games compared to land-based and are enjoyed by most Americans. Americans are huge fans of gambling especially now that it is very convenient to place a bet. Standard casino games can be played online such as blackjack, roulette, and some slots like Deal or No Deal, and various jackpot slots.
Promos and Payouts
Promos are way better in online casinos than land-based ones because of the perks and variety of bonuses that online casinos offer. Payouts too, they’re very generous in the winnings of their clients, probably because online casinos don’t have to worry about expenditures such as rent of the place, bills, and employees’ salary. Updated graphics and games, excellent customer service, and licenses are the operators’ concerns.
Online Gambling in Finland
Finland is governed by the three entities which monopolize and controls the gambling world of the country, namely:
• Ray
It monopolized land-based casinos, slot machines, table games, and card games.
• Fintoto Oy
Controls horse race bets
• Veikkaus Oy
Responsible for sports bets, and lottery.
• PAF (Ålands Penningautomatförening )
A money gambling operator who controls online gambling in Aland island, an autonomous region in Finland.
Laws in Finland about Online Gambling
Besides being under the careful watch of these three government-owned betting agencies, Finland also has its own rule. Offshore casinos cannot enter the market of Finland and advertise but players have the freedom to play foreign casino sites.
Despite the restrictions in Finland when it comes to gambling, one cannot deny that they are a huge fan of waging. Since money is not an issue to the people in Finland, the casino industry thrives and continues to prosper.
The common denominator of the US and Finland in gambling
• Both nationals love gambling
• Both countries share the same age range which is of the average age of 40s
• When it comes to laws and legalities, the styles might be different but they have similarities when it comes to how gambling should be observed by the customers.
• When it comes to game preference, both countries are fascinated by sports betting and other varieties of the game such as soccer, basketball, and racing.
Gambling is a form of entertainment that needs wit and luck. They said that it is a 50 percent strategy and the other percentage by wishing on the lucky star.
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MGM Resorts International and Technology Partner Playtech Expand “Live from Vegas” Offering with Launch of Family Feud

MGM Resorts International and Playtech announced that they have expanded the “Live from Vegas” offering with the launch of Family Feud, a licensed adaptation of Fremantle’s classic gameshow, streamed live and in real time from a studio located on MGM Grand’s casino floor in Las Vegas.
This is the first interactive game show of its kind to be broadcast live from a Las Vegas casino floor and is available to operators in regulated markets, outside of the US. The studio also broadcasts a variety of interactive table games, including blackjack, roulette, and baccarat, all hosted in a fully transparent glass studio visible to the public 24/7.
“MGM Resorts, with Playtech and Fremantle, is at the forefront of digital gaming bringing the iconic Las Vegas experience to people around the globe. The live dealer studio marks a major step in our growth strategy and pursuit of being the world’s premier gaming entertainment company. We will continue working to create unforgettable moments and new ways to enjoy what the Las Vegas Strip has to offer,” said Gary Fritz, President of MGM Resorts International Interactive.
Building on the successful launch of “Live from Vegas” in June 2024, which saw the introduction of multiple live dealer table games being broadcast from both MGM Grand and Bellagio Resort & Casino, this marks the second phase of MGM Resorts and Playtech’s strategic partnership, a significant milestone in the delivery of new and distinctive live gaming experiences.
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer at Playtech, said: “We’re proud to unveil our full suite of live-streamed experiences from Las Vegas, now featuring Family Feud. This next phase of our collaboration with MGM Resorts and Fremantle represents our shared ambition to redefine live gaming entertainment. Together, we’re introducing a new category of immersive and engaging content to support growth in regulated markets, built on a foundation of robust compliance and player protection.”
Suzanne Lopez, Chief Operating Officer at Fremantle, said: “Our partnership with MGM Resorts and Playtech brings together world-class entertainment, technological innovation, and gaming excellence. For the first time, Family Feud has been integrated into a live dealer environment, powered by actual survey questions from the official Family Feud franchise. This collaboration delivers a truly unique and authentic game show experience.”
Fantasy Sports
FanDuel Debuts New Peer to Peer Fantasy Product “FanDuel Picks” in Select States

FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company, is introducing FanDuel Picks, a new peer-to-peer fantasy sports product. FanDuel Picks offers fans a simplified way to engage with their favorite athletes and a chance to win up to 1000x their entry fee by building lineups and selecting whether the athletes will beat their projected stats during games. Customers new to FanDuel Picks who play $5 will get $60 in bonus funds.
With FanDuel Picks, customers can pick three to six players, select “more” or “less” on the players’ projected stat lines and set their contest entry amount. Customers earn points for every correct selection, and customers with the highest score win a share of the prize pool.
“Just in time for NFL season, we are excited to bring fans a social way to engage with the sports and athletes they love with the launch of FanDuel Picks. The ‘more’ or ‘less’ selection model offers a streamlined fantasy sports experience, and we look forward to offering our customers another way to interact with games this season,” said Rob Cullen, FanDuel Picks General Manager.
FanDuel Picks is now available in 17 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Canada
iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.
Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.
The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.
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