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Finnish ombudsman seeks to break-up Veikkaus control by state departments

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Political debate on how to reform Veikkaus continues, as Finland’s Consumer Ombudsman urges the government to overhaul the gambling monopoly’s operational procedures and governance structures. Speaking to media, Krisi Leivo, Director General of Finland’s KKV Consumer Authority, stated that Veikkaus profits should be directly controlled by the state. Leivo believes that Veikkaus would be a more beneficial state asset if the monopoly …

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