Before the change in the legislative framework in 2012, the state company Danske Spil controlled all online casinos in Denmark. The amendments opened the gambling market for operators from other countries.
Companies registered in Denmark, members of the European Union, and members of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) can obtain a license. Applications on behalf of organizations from other countries must submit by the operator's official Denmark representatives.
Gambling is allowed at online casinos in Denmark: poker, roulette, Punto Banco, baccarat, blackjack, poker, roulette, Punto banco, baccarat;, blackjack, bingo, slot machines, combined games.
Combined games require a player to demonstrate skills and abilities to win (e.g., whist, backgammon, event sweepstakes). It is allowed to organize virtual and real sports betting on the Internet.
The list of allowed online casinos in Denmark can found on the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA).
Persons who have reached 18 years can register at Danish online casinos by giving their first and last name, address of residence, and social security number. Information for identification must document and stored on servers for five years.
The software for online casinos in the country must meet the Gambling Authority of Denmark's standards and recommendations. For example — requirements for software certification, information security management systems, recommendations for vulnerability scanning. A detailed list of demands the regulator provides on the official website of DGA.
| Лицензия на онлайн казино | Issued by the regulator — Danish gambling authority (Spillemyndigheden) |
| Laws | Lov om spil (Law on Gambling) of December 6, 2016 Bekendtgørelse om onlinekasino (Notice about online casinos) of November 29, 2019 |
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| Taxes for players | Winnings at online legal establishments are tax-free 62% — for winnings obtained in illegal online casinos |
| Fines for illegal gambling activities | The court shall determine the amount of the penalty and the necessity to confiscate the property on the regulator's order |
| Languages | Danish, Greenlandic, English |
| Payment System | Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neteller, PayPal, Trustly, Skrill, Fast Bank Transfer, Bank Wire, Cheque |
Work online casinos regulated by the Gambling Act (Gambling Act or Lov om spil; after — the Act). There is a partial state monopoly on certain entertainment types: lotteries, horse or dog racing, pigeon racing, and betting on random events.
Danish Tax Ministry determined by the country's gambling policy. Besides, online gambling regulated by the «Notice of online casino» № 1288 of 29.11.2019.
The Danish gambling authority (Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, or DGA) regulates gambling in Denmark.
The DGA's responsibilities include:
The Gambling Department cooperates with the country's ministries to protect the rights of players and public interests.
Online casinos in Denmark must provide visitors to the resource for temporary or permanent removal from gambling activities. Temporary exclusion of access lasts at least 30 days. The player has the right to ask the operator to disable the account for 24 hours.
A list of individuals who wish to restrict access to gambling — ROFUS Provided that the user's accounts in all online institutions of the country permanently suspended, they are closed for at least 12 months. To apply for inclusion in the list of suspended players, please visit the website of the Office.
StopGame — assistance program from DGA for gamblers, seeking advice and guidance on inappropriate gambling behavior and gambling addiction signs.
You can contact us by phone at +45 70 22 28 25 or fill out the contact form on the Spillemyndigheden website. The StopSpillet Center located at Odense, 25 Englandsgade St., 6th floor.
A list of institutions for free help in the fight against addicts in Danish cities can found on the DGA website.
Money prizes received from participation in legal gambling online casinos are not taxed. Winnings received in illegal gambling establishments are considered personal income of the player and taxed at a 62% rate.
Yes. The official representatives of a legal or natural person can apply to open an online gambling business.
Yes, it is possible to file a complaint by filling in an application on the Gambling Office of Denmark website, calling the police, or calling DGA: +45 72 38 79 1.
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