Spillemyndigheden reports $90.7M for November 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, reported DKK654 ($90.7 million) in revenues for November 2024, highlighting an increase of 7.8% year-on-year.Online...
Denmark’s gambling revenue hits $1.02B in 2024
Denmark reported a strong 2024 for the gambling industry, with DKK7.27 billion ($1.02 billion) revenues, which is an increase of 6.9% when compared to 2023.
The biggest contributor to the industry is online casinos, with DKK3.53 billion. Slots were by far the most popular online casino game, making up 78.2% of the total revenue. Blackjack and roulette come next with 6.7% and 6.4%, while the rest came from poker, bingo, and other games.
Sports betting
Sports betting remained the second-largest segment, with its performance recording a slight increase of 1.2% to DKK2.21 billion. Mobile betting took the crown, accounting for more than 70% of the total. Meanwhile, the land-based casino segment grew by 1.7%, generating DKK368 million. However, physical slot machines saw a small decline of 1.2%, bringing in DKK1.16 billion.
December closed the year on a positive note, with total gambling revenue rising 0.8% to DKK670 million. Online casinos continued to thrive, with revenues up to 13.6% to DKK347 million. However, sports betting saw a decline of 15.7%, and slot machine revenue dropped by 1.7%.
While the iGaming segment grew, some traditional gambling sectors faced slight declines. The numbers suggest that digital gambling is becoming the clear leader in Denmark’s market.
FAQs
Is gambling legal in Denmark?
Gambling in Denmark is legal and is regulated by the Danish Gambling Authority Spillemyndigheden.
What is the legal gambling age in Denmark?
The legal gambling age in Denmark is 18. For lotteries, the minimum age is 16.
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