Information about RAY

Raha-automaattiyhdistys (Finland’s Slot Machine Association), which is generally referred to as RAY, was established in 1938 to raise funds through gaming operations to support Finnish health and welfare organizations. RAY has an exclusive right in Finland to operate slot machines and casino table games, and to run a casino.

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    • RAY brings in EUR 650 million in 2009 » 11.02.2010

      The total revenue of the RAY (Finnish Slot Machine Association) in 2009 was EUR 650.8 million, which was EUR 8.7 million less than in the previous year (- 1.3 %). This drop in revenue was due to the general economic recession, which affected gaming particularly in restaurants and at Grand Casino Helsinki.

      Gaming licence for RAY’s Internet games » 05.02.2010

      The Government has validated the amendment to the RAY gaming licence that enables RAY to distribute slot machine and casino games on the Internet. RAY’s goal is to launch the Internet gaming selection in August 2010.

      The RAY jackpot goes to associations for the disabled » 17.12.2009

      Finland’s Slot Machine Association (RAY) proposes that a total sum of MEUR 278.2 be granted to 805 associations as funding for 1,629 causes next year. Associations for the disabled are winning the jackpot, receiving a total of MEUR 55.

    • New-generation Pajatso » 23.10.2009

      Pajatso, RAY’s most well-known slot machine, has a fresh new look and novel features. Although the display is now partly virtual, the new Pajatso still has the look and feel of the previous version. Pajatso brings out the social and fun aspects of gaming – simply put, it is the people’s game.

      Pajatso World Championships 2009 begin » 23.10.2009

      Anyone can become a world champion when Finland’s most skilled pajatso players meet their international rivals once again at the Pajatso World Championships 2009, which opened in October. This is the fourth time that Finland’s Slot Machine Association (RAY) has staged the Pajatso World Championships.

      Consumers trust RAY’s social responsibility » 15.10.2009

      According to a recent survey by TNS Gallup, consumers rate Finland’s Slot Machine Association’s (RAY) social responsibility as the best in Finland. RAY ranked number one for total responsibility as well as for financial and social responsibility.

    • RAY’s gaming revenue declines slightly » 20.08.2009

      In the first half of 2009, RAY’s total gaming revenue amounted to EUR 318 million, a decrease of EUR six million, or 1.8 per cent, from the corresponding period last year.

      Finland's gaming policy becomes clearer » 28.04.2009

      The implementation of the measures presented in the report of the steering group chaired by Secretary of State Ilkka Oksala will clarify and strengthen the Finnish gaming system.

      ‘Pelihenki’ helps players to control their gaming » 08.03.2009

      RAY offers its customers a way of monitoring the amount of time and money they spend playing, so they are in a position to make conscious decisions about their own gaming.

    • RAY increases maximum wins on slot machines » 08.03.2009

      RAY is increasing the maximum wins on its slot machines. Machines located in business premises, such as shops and kiosks, will have their maximum wins increased from €20 to €50, in bars and clubs the increase will be from €40 to €75 and in RAY’s own arcades from €40–50 to €75–100.

      RAY achieved its targets in 2008 » 17.02.2009

      RAY’s gaming revenue and turnover were both up by 1% when compared with the previous year, which is in line with RAY’s target for moderate growth.

      RAY focuses on voluntary work and peer support » 18.12.2008

      Next year RAY’s Board of Administration is proposing to distribute a total of EUR 302.5 million in funding to 1 004 applicants for 1 893 activities and projects. An important area of focus in 2009 will be voluntary work and peer support provided by non-governmental organisations, with a proposed allocation of EUR 18 million in funding.

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