Sami Mäkinen is the CEO and Founder of Air Dice, a Finland-based iGaming company specializing in innovative online casino games. With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, Mäkinen has led Air Dice since its inception in 2002, focusing on developing skill-based and engaging gaming solutions for regulated markets. Under his leadership, Air Dice has expanded its portfolio and established a presence in several European jurisdictions, contributing to the evolution of the online casino sector.
• Founded Air Dice in 2002 and grew it into a recognized provider of online casino games, with a focus on skill-based and innovative gaming mechanics.
• Successfully expanded Air Dice’s operations into multiple regulated European markets.
• Entrepreneurship
• Product innovation in iGaming
• Leadership in regulated market expansion
Helsinki, Helsinki sub-region, Uusimaa, Mainland Finland, Finland
• In 2022, Air Dice announced new partnerships and game launches aimed at expanding its footprint in regulated European markets (Gambling Insider, 2022).
• Featured in interviews and articles in industry publications such as Gambling Insider and iGaming Business, discussing Air Dice’s growth and product strategy (e.g., Gambling Insider, 2022).