Nordic Gaming Industry Converges at SNGS 2026 Amid Regulatory Shifts

The Nordic gaming industry is on the cusp of significant change as regulators and operators converge at the Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event will take place on October 22-23, 2026, and promises to be a key discussion point for market developments.

Finland is set to open its market under a new licensing framework, while Sweden has strengthened its regulatory approach. Denmark continues to refine its oversight, and Norway has stepped up enforcement efforts. These changes will have far-reaching implications for the industry, including considerations around market access, compliance, channelisation, and sustainable growth.

Industry leaders will gather at SNGS 2026 to examine these developments and their impact on the region's gaming community. Antti Koivula, Chief Compliance Officer of Hippos ATG, will discuss Finland's gambling reform and its implications for the industry. Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS, The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, will compare the Nordic regulatory model with the UK approach.

Marko Arpiainen, Co-Founder & CEO of LVL UP LABZ, will share actionable insights on how operators can prepare for Finland's 2027 market opening. Uliana Korobeynikova, PR & Communications Executive, will explore the role of AI in player support and its potential to improve operational efficiency while supporting regulatory compliance.