One room, and how it works
Because Finland runs gambling as a state monopoly, its casino industry is a single address rather than a market. Casino Helsinki opened in 1991, moved to Mikonkatu 19 in the city centre, and became the only one when the Tampere venue closed at the end of 2023.
Hours suit a capital city rather than a resort: from mid-afternoon until 3am Sunday to Thursday and 4am on Friday and Saturday, with longer summer hours in some years. It is a night-out venue with restaurants and events attached, not a 24-hour floor.
The poker room
Seven tables downstairs beside the table-game area, opening daily at 6pm, running cash games with registration either through the operator's app or with the room supervisor. For a country of Finland's size that is a modest room, and it is also the entire official live-poker option: anyone wanting volume travels, most often to Rozvadov or to the festival stops on the European calendar.
What it costs to play
Expect European single-zero roulette at 2.70% and blackjack whose real price depends on the payout line — 3:2 against 6:5 is +1.35 percentage points. In poker there is no house edge at all: the room takes rake, and that is the whole cost of playing, which is why a small room's rake structure matters more to a regular than any table-game percentage.
Practical notes
- 18+ with photo ID; the room is in the centre, walkable from the main railway station.
- Finland uses the euro. Winnings from the licensed Finnish operator are not taxed in the player's hands — see the country page for the wider position, including the licensing reform under way.
- The ferries to Sweden and Estonia carry gaming under different rules again; the Åland Islands have their own operator entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many casinos are there in Finland?
- One: Casino Helsinki, operated by the state-owned Veikkaus. The Tampere casino closed at the end of 2023.
- Does Casino Helsinki have a poker room?
- Yes — seven tables, and it is the only official casino poker room in Finland. It opens daily at 6pm and runs cash games.
- What are Casino Helsinki's opening hours?
- Afternoon until 3am Sunday to Thursday and until 4am on Friday and Saturday, with extended hours in some summer periods. Confirm on the venue's own schedule before travelling for a late session.
- What is the legal gambling age in Helsinki?
- 18, with ID checked at the door.
Venue details, opening hours and the legal position on this page were checked against the operators' own material in August 2026. Casinos change hours, games and even addresses; confirm anything you are travelling for on the venue's own site before you go.