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Gambling-related harm The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health coordinates the prevention and reduction of gambling-related harm at the government level. These measures are guided by the Gambling Policy Programme that extends to 2030. As provided...

Parties responsible for gambling policy The Lotteries Act, which is prepared by the Ministry of the Interior, governs gambling services. Under the Act, the primary objective of gambling policy is to prevent harm. The Programme of Prime Minister Pe...

Gambling Policy Programme improves prevention and reduction of harm The Gambling Policy Programme, prepared under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, sets guidelines for the prevention and reduction of harm caused by gambling up to 2030. It...

Assessment of risks associated with gambling Assessing the risks and harm caused by gambling is statutory work conducted by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. The Ministry started to assess the risks and harm related to the running of gamb...

Rahapelipoliittinen ohjelma määrittelee suuntaviivat rahapelihaittojen ehkäisylle ja vähentämiselle vuoteen 2030 asti. Ohjelman tavoitteet ja toimenpiteet kohdentuvat rahapelijärjestelmään, hyvinvoinnin, terveyden ja turvallisuuden edistämiseen sekä palveluiden kehittämiseen. Ohjausryhmä seuraa ja ohjaa ohjelman toimeenpanoa.

Department for Safety, Security and Health The Department for Safety, Security and Health handles issues pertaining to: organising environmental healthcare and health protection alcohol, tobacco and drug policy and the prevention of harm caused by...

9.4.2026 | 1(7) SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSMINISTERIÖ Muistio Yhteisöt ja toimintakyky -osasto, Yhteiset palvelut -yksikkö 20.1.2026 Hallitusneuvos Lassi Kauttonen VALTIONEUVOSTON ASETUS VALTIONAVUSTUKSISTA PELIHAITTOJEN EHKÄISYYN JA VÄHENTÄMISEEN Yleistä Pääminist...

26.2.2026 | KORJAUSLISTA Valtioneuvoston yleisistunto 26.02.2026 Lassi Kauttonen (32) Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö Valtioneuvoston asetus Korjausjakelu 1: 25.02.2026, klo14.46 Lisätty kansilehteen taloudelliset vaikutukset sekä lisätietoa-kohtaan maininta l...

13.1.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has defined strategic priorities that will steer the monitoring and research of the harms caused by gambling, the development of prevention and treatment for such harms, and the related risk assessment in the period 2020–2023. These priorities are based on the powers and obligations entrusted to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health under section 52 of the Lotteries Act.

2.1.2017 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has appointed an independent group to assess the harmful effects of games operated by the new gaming company.

22.12.2016 | Finland's Slot Machine Association's (RAY) grant activities will be transferred to the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA), which will be established under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

1.1.2017 | The website for the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) has been opened.

29.12.2016 | The Government has issued two new decrees. They regulate grants to non-profit-making organisations and foundations for the promotion of health and social wellbeing.