The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) has imposed a €100 million fine on Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling company, for violations related to delayed reporting of suspicious transactions. This penalty represents the largest sanction issued under Finland's anti-money laundering legislation. The issue concerns 118 suspicious transaction reports (STRs) that Veikkaus delayed in submitting during 2019. Most of these delayed reports involved cash transactions at Veikkaus' physical gambling venues. Veikkaus, which operates national lotteries, gaming machines, and other gambling activities, is required by law to promptly report suspicious transactions to authorities to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes. The FIN-FSA’s decision highlights the importance of compliance in Finland’s gambling sector to ensure the integrity and transparency of financial operations. This substantial fine sets a precedent for regulatory enforcement within the industry, emphasizing that even state-controlled operators are held accountable for lapses in anti-money laundering controls. It also underscores ongoing regulatory vigilance aimed at strengthening Finland’s financial crime prevention framework.