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Spillemyndigheden reports a 3.2% decline for September 2024
For September 2024, the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, reported a 3.2% decline in gambling revenues, which equals $81 million.
Despite the August decline, the online casino segment keeps dominating the Danish market, generating DKK288 million, which is more than 12.1% in year-on-year results. The biggest part of contributors take slots, making almost 77.1% of online casino revenues. Meanwhile, blackjack, roulette, poker, bingo, and other games took a smaller part.
Sports betting revenues in Denmark
The sports betting segment experienced the biggest decline, with a revenue decline of 21.7% year-on-year, which equals DKK144 million. Mobile betting takes the crown with 69.2%.
Revenue from land-based slot machines saw a slight decline of 4.2% with DKK92 million. 79.2% of these revenues came from gaming halls, while restaurant-based machines contributed the rest. Land-based casinos generated the remaining DKK29 million, a decline of 9.4% from the previous year.
Spillemyndigheden’s regulations
Spillemyndigheden saw a rise in self-exclusion registrations. By September 2024, 53,043 people had enrolled in ROFUS, with 77.6% being men. Moreover, StopSpillet, Denmark’s gambling support hotline, received 37 calls, primarily from young adults aged 18–25. The data highlights the continued popularity of online casino gaming and a trend toward self-regulation among Danish players, especially among younger groups.
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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