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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.
Following the success of its installation at Winpot Puebla, Zitro strengthens its partnership with the Mexican operator by launching its innovative line of CONCEPT cabinets at Winpot Boca del Río.
CONCEPT arrives with Zitro’s perfect game combo: Legendary Sword and King Fu Frog. Thanks to their high-quality graphics and innovative mechanics, both titles are designed to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience. The machines feature the Magic Lighting system, which synchronizes lights and sounds with the game, in addition to their modern Screen Deck, providing greater comfort and functionality for players and the operations team, among many other features that make it a worldwide success.
Anuar Haua, Operations Director of Winpot, commented: “After our success with the CONCEPT cabinets in our Puebla venue, it was natural to bring this experience to the Boca del Río public. The response from our players has been incredible, and with this new installation, we reaffirm our commitment to offering the best of the market, hand in hand with Zitro.”
Johnny Ortiz Viveiros, founder of Zitro, added: “We are proud to see how CONCEPT continues to gain ground in Mexico, now also at Winpot Boca del Río. This collaboration reflects the mutual commitment we share with Winpot to elevate the player experience through technology, design, and innovation.”
Justin Simporios is normally a sound sleeper who “can fall asleep anywhere” – but he had a very sleepless night, after learning he won an $80-million Lotto Max jackpot from the May 9, 2025 draw. This is the largest lottery jackpot ever won in B.C. and is also the largest jackpot ever won by a single individual in Canada.
“It was 10:30 p.m.,” recalled Simporios of the moment he realized he won. “I saw that someone won $80 million in Surrey. I was joking and told my wife ‘we’re millionaires!’ and she told me to stop making that joke. After, I manually checked each number before scanning [using the BCLC Lotto! I cried and shouted, ‘we’re millionaires!’”
The Surrey resident woke up his wife to share the news. “She was in complete disbelief and a bit mad at me because our daughter wasn’t feeling well.” Simporios’ wife luckily agreed this was a good reason to wake her.
While still in disbelief about his win, Simporios is ultimately most excited to share his windfall with his family. “I want to help my family and my wife’s family. I’ll pay off my sister’s medical school debt and help my mom retire early – just giving my family a head start in life.”
Giving back to the community in Surrey and B.C. is also a key priority for Simporios. “I’ve struggled before and needed help. Even if I can give an ounce of happiness, I want to help where we can. This feels like a dream.”
As an avid LA Lakers fan, Simporios mentioned he would like to see LeBron James play before James retires. He also plans to visit his family in the Philippines for a family reunion. “My wife and kid have never visited!”
On how it feels to win a record-breaking jackpot?
“The biggest change will be having more time with my wife and family. We want to live with a purpose – to help the community around us.”
Simporios purchased the winning ticket at the Walmart Supercentre in Central City on King George Boulevard in Surrey.
So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $101 million from Lotto Max. Lotto Max is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays after 7:30 p.m. (PST).
Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at www.bclc.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto!
BCLC offers socially responsible gambling entertainment while generating income to benefit all British Columbians. Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time and money limits.
LEON Esports, the international esports division of Leon.bet, has officially become the international partner of SAW, one of the leading Counter-Strike 2 teams in Europe.
Based in Portugal, SAW is currently ranked #24 in the global CS2 rankings (HLTV) and maintains a strong position within the Top 30. The team is recognized for its competitive consistency, professional structure, and growing fanbase across Europe.
This partnership marks the second major esports collaboration for LEON Esports, following its ongoing cooperation with FlyQuest. The agreement with SAW reflects LEON’s continued commitment to the development of the global esports ecosystem and its support for high-performing international teams.
The cooperation will include a range of joint initiatives, such as exclusive content creation, community activations, and brand integrations designed to strengthen the connection between the team and its audience.
With this new partnership, LEON Esports continues to expand its presence in international esports and invest in teams that demonstrate both potential and performance on the world stage.
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