Europe
Denmark
Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority), under the Danish Ministry of Taxation
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Danish Gambling Act (Lov om spil), 2010
- Executive Order on Online Casino Games
- Executive Order on Betting
- Gambling Duties Act (Lov om afgifter af spil)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online casino games (roulette, blackjack, poker, baccarat)
- Online slots and gaming machines
- Online sports betting and horse racing betting
- Online bingo
- State lottery products online (Danske Spil / Det Danske Klasselotteri)
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore operators targeting Danish players
Taxation
Gambling duty on GGR (online casino & betting)28%
Annual licence feeDKK 69,800 - 6,151,700 (tiered by GGR)
Application fee (online casino or betting)~DKK 343,300
License validity: Up to 5 years
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos (concession-based)
- Gaming machines in arcades and licensed venues
- Retail sports betting and horse racing betting
- Land-based bingo halls
- State lottery (Danske Spil monopoly)
Prohibited
- Unlicensed private casino operations
Taxation
Land-based casino duty on GGR45% (plus 30% on GGR above DKK 4m)
Gaming machine dutyDuty on GGR, tiered by venue type
License validity: Concessions typically valid up to 10 years; betting licences up to 5 years
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
