Sports betting decline drives Danish gambling market down in June

Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has reported a 17% year-on-year drop in gambling spend for June 2025.

The decline comes after a strong June in 2024, which coincided with the European Football Championship, a factor widely believed to explain much of the sharp fall in betting activity in 2025.

Sports betting took the biggest hit, falling 53.5% compared to the same month last year.

In contrast, online casinos, recorded a 10% rise in spend, while land-based venues saw more or less modest declines, with casino revenue down 2.2% and slot machines declining 6.5%.

Lilit Sarinyan Content Writer

With 3 years of experience in iGaming, I focus on producing content that helps readers make sense of developments across the sector. My work includes interviews with industry professionals, regional market analysis, affiliate industry developments, and detailed reviews. With a particular interest in how iGaming is evolving and where it’s headed next, my degree in English and Communication has shaped how I approach writing, especially when it comes to making complex topics easy to follow.

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