Providing support for those who need it

The majority of RAY's slot machines and casino games can be played in premises operated by RAY's business partners around Finland.

By working with its 6 600 business partners, RAY is able to support Finnish health and social welfare work. This year funding assistance totalling EUR 407,5 million was provided from RAY's profits.

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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.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  RAY’s new Gold Dust gaming club opens in Flamingo complex » 02.09.2008
  
  Gold Dust - RAY’s new concept entertainment centre - opens on September 3rd in the Flamingo complex, which is located in the city of Vantaa.
- The RAY's profits in the first half nearly 200 million euros » 20.08.2008
  
  The first half of 2008 passed in accordance with the goal of moderate growth set for Finland’s Slot Machine Association (RAY). RAY’s profits in the first half amounted to 198.9 million euros (197.7 million euros in 2007), a total of a 0.6% increase over the corresponding period last year.
  
  Communality of gaming on the rise » 16.07.2008
  
  Playing games is a millennia-old human tradition which still plays a large role in people's lives. Playing games is entertainment in a variety of forms, including virtual community games, football, or even putting together a jigsaw puzzle.
  
  Finland’s President and government ministers at the SuomiAreena » 11.07.2008
  
  RAY is one of the main organisers of the Pori Jazz festival at the SuomiAreena in July, and will be present at the festival from Wednesday to Friday, 16–18 July. RAY will host discussions at the arena on Finns’ desire to provide aid and will publish the results of a major international survey on this topic.
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