Spillemyndigheden announces debut of land-based bingo license

The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, announced that starting November 21, Denmark’s new land-based bingo regulations are in effect.

The licenses will become valid starting January 1, 2025, but all those operators who apply for a license by December 10, 2024, will be guaranteed to start their operations with the start of the new year.

However, Spillemyndigheden will require additional information from operators as they must meet special conditions within a specific deadline. Operators can visit Spillemyndigheden’s official website, where they’ll find detailed information about the application process, necessary materials, and step-by-step instructions. Additionally, the regulator is hosting an information session on December 5, 2024, in Odense to provide further insights into the new bingo regulations.

In its ongoing efforts to maintain integrity in the gambling sector, Spillemyndigheden also reminded operators to consider the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) latest gray list, which now includes Lebanon as a high-risk jurisdiction. While not all players from these regions require enhanced due diligence, operators must remain cautious when assessing such players.

Recently, Spillemyndigheden got rid of 79 illegal gambling sites, some of which were targeting vulnerable groups, including children and young adults. Since 2012, Spillemyndigheden has blocked 438 illegal gambling sites.

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.

Eliza Galstyan Web Content Writer

With a degree in linguistics and translation, I create content that speaks the language of iGaming. My passion for turning topics into content that connects, informs, and entertains led me to specialize in writing for the iGaming industry. Over the past year with AffPapa, I have covered industry insights with different news, articles, and opinion pieces.

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