Online gambling in Denmark
Spillemyndigheden
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operator relationships
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operator relationships sourced
18+
min age
Denmark issues separate licences for betting and online casino; poker is covered by the casino framework. The Danish Gambling Authority’s directory still displays an update date of 6 July 2026 and publishes legal entities, approved domains and licence categories. Atlas rechecked all 11 Danish relationships on 29 August and reopened the directory and Unibet (Denmark) Limited profile on 8 September. A court-ordered blocking round announced on 19 August covered 98 unlicensed sites, taking the regulator’s cumulative total to 870 since 2012.
Sports Betting
Legal
Online Casino
Legal
Online Poker
Legal
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Current operator directory
The official directory identifies licence holders, approved consumer domains and licence categories. Its displayed update date is 6 July 2026; Atlas rechecked 11 current brand relationships against the directory on 29 August 2026.
Danish Gambling Authority licensed operatorsBetting and online-casino licences
Betting and online casino are separate licence categories. A betting licence can cover online and land-based sales and may be valid for up to five years; applicants seeking both categories must apply and pay for both.
Danish Gambling Authority licence guidanceMinimum age and player controls
Licensed online gambling is restricted to people aged 18 or over. Operators must provide deposit limits, account-level self-exclusion, at least 90 days of gambling history and intervention when behaviour indicates potential harm.
Danish Gambling Authority player guidanceROFUS and StopSpillet
ROFUS allows temporary or permanent exclusion from online gambling, land-based casinos and betting at licensed dealers. StopSpillet provides confidential advice and routes to free treatment.
Danish Gambling Authority ROFUS serviceIllegal gambling and advertising
Only licensed operators may target Denmark or advertise gambling services. On 19 August 2026 the regulator reported a court order blocking 98 sites and said 870 illegal gambling sites had been blocked since 2012. Language, currency, flags, marketing, local payment cards and customer service are among the targeting signals it considers.
Danish Gambling Authority blocking decision - 19 August 20262026 renewal deadline
Key date:
A large group of betting and online-casino licences expires at the end of 2026. The regulator says complete renewal applications for licences expiring on 31 December should be filed by 1 September because indicative processing takes about three months.
Danish Gambling Authority 2026 renewal process2026 application fees
A five-year online-casino application costs DKK 343,300 in 2026; a combined betting and online-casino application costs DKK 480,600. The fee is due no later than the application submission date.
Danish Gambling Authority online-casino feesLand-based casino application window
Key date:
The Danish Gambling Authority has opened applications for land-based casino licences of up to ten years. Complete application material must reach the authority by 3 November 2026 or it will not be considered in this round.
Danish Gambling Authority casino application roundDecision-support summary, not legal advice. Follow each primary source and confirm the current rule with the regulator before acting.
Jurisdiction-specific evidence
Operator status in Denmark
These are jurisdiction-specific records, not endorsements. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
Bet25
25syv A/S
888
evoke plc
Betfair
Flutter Entertainment
Mr Vegas / Videoslots
Blueberry (Denmark) Limited
Danske Spil
Danske Licens Spil A/S
Bet365
Bet365 Group Ltd
Unibet
FDJ UNITED
LeoVegas
MGM Resorts International
ComeOn
ComeOn Group
Betsson
Betsson AB
The current regulator profile lists Nordic Spil Limited, Betsson, betsson.dk and nordicbet.dk with online-casino and betting licences; poker falls within the online-casino licence scope.
PokerStars
Flutter Entertainment
The current regulator profile lists Reel Denmark Limited, PokerStars, the approved Danish domains and both online-casino and betting licences; poker falls within the online-casino licence scope.
Is online betting legal in Denmark?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in Denmark under the supervision of Spillemyndigheden.
Is online casino legal in Denmark?
Yes, online casino games are legal and regulated in Denmark under the supervision of Spillemyndigheden.
Who regulates gambling in Denmark?
Spillemyndigheden oversees the regulated gambling framework in Denmark, including licensing or compliance for the products permitted there.
What is the minimum gambling age in Denmark?
The recorded minimum gambling age in Denmark is 18. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.
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Verification Note
Information is based on official regulatory sources. Always verify operator licensing status directly with Spillemyndigheden before use.
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