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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 casinos
Online casinos claimed the crown with DKK295 million, which equals $41.19 million. This is an increase of 17.9% when compared to the same period of 2023 and an increase of 3.9% when compared to October 2024. Slots made 77.4% of the total online segment revenue. Similarly, blackjack 6.7%, roulette 6.6%, poker 3.5%, bingo 3.1%, and miscellaneous games 2.7%.
Sports betting
The sports betting segment generated DKK23 million, which equals $32.39 million. This is an increase of 0.3% when compared to the same period of 2023. Mobile betting continued to dominate, contributing 65.4% to revenue, with desktop betting and retail wagers contributing 14.7% and 19.9%, respectively.
Land-based casinos
Land-based casinos generated DKK 31 million ($4.33 million), showing a slight 0.8% increase from 2023.
Responsible gambling in Denmark
On the responsible gambling front, Spillemyndigheden reported 54,704 people registered with ROFUS, Denmark’s self-exclusion program. Most of them, almost 65.9%, chose permanent exclusion, and 77.8% were male. The StopSpillet helpline received 39 calls for gambling-related support in November.
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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