Legal online casinos in Denmark

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.

Online Casino Rating in Denmark

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).

#
Points
Rating
Reviews
Country
Game Software
31
SpilDanskNu
9577points
0.0
0
US
SpilDanskNu
32
Bwin DK
9077points
0.0
0
US
Bwin DK
33
Bet 25
8648points
0.0
0
US
Bet 25
34
Maria Casino DK
7592points
0.0
0
US
Maria Casino DK
35
Royal Casino
7020points
0.0
0
US
Royal Casino
36
Tivoli Casino
6724points
0.0
0
US
Tivoli Casino
37
Spillehallen
6421points
0.0
0
US
Spillehallen
38
Roed 25
6340points
0.0
0
US
Roed 25
39
Unibet DK
6180points
0.0
0
US
Unibet DK
40
Party Casino DK
6172points
0.0
0
US
Party Casino DK
41
Pip
5919points
0.0
0
US
Pip
42
Spilnu DK
5894points
0.0
0
US
Spilnu DK
43
Kaiser Slots DK
5466points
0.0
0
US
Kaiser Slots DK
44
Danske Spil Casino
5365points
0.0
0
US
Danske Spil Casino
45
Slots Magic DK
5302points
0.0
0
US
Slots Magic DK
46
Vegas Winner DK
5262points
0.0
0
US
Vegas Winner DK
47
Lucky Me Slots DK
5248points
0.0
0
US
Lucky Me Slots DK
48
Casino House
5245points
0.0
0
US
Casino House
49
Casino Go
5218points
0.0
0
US
Casino Go
50
Casino Action DK
5176points
0.0
0
US
Casino Action DK
51
KapowCasino
5150points
0.0
0
US
KapowCasino
52
High Roller DK
5150points
0.0
0
US
High Roller DK
53
TipWin DK
5150points
0.0
0
US
TipWin DK
54
Vindstort
5150points
0.0
0
US
Vindstort
55
Magic Red Casino DK
5150points
0.0
0
US
Magic Red Casino DK
56
Play Million DK
5150points
0.0
0
US
Play Million DK
57
Ice 36 Casino DK
5150points
0.0
0
US
Ice 36 Casino DK
58
Lanadas Casino DK
5000points
0.0
0
US
Lanadas Casino DK
Top 10 Casino Games in Denmark
All casino games (15571)

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.

Top Casino Software in Denmark
All casino software (288)

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.

Booming Games
Booming Games
144 games
Synot
Synot
154 games
Bfgames
Bfgames
76 games
Ainsworth
Ainsworth
110 games
Egt
Egt
205 games
All casino software (288)

Legislation for online casinos in Denmark

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

Taxes
  • 20% of gross income
  • 25% corporate tax
  • annual license fee 
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 

Denmark: regulation of online casinos

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:

  • issuance of licenses to the organizers of land and online casinos;
  • continuous supervision of online casinos;
  • combating illegal gambling activities;
  • controlling the operations of licensed operators to ensure that money games are adequately played by the law and responsible play;
  • licensing of game products marketing to operators;
  • implementing measures to prevent money laundering by gambling institutions in the country;
  • combating contractual matches in sport.

The Gambling Department cooperates with the country's ministries to protect the rights of players and public interests.

Protecting the interests of players and helping ludomaniacs in Denmark

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.

Center for Ludomani
Center for Ludomani
Østergade 42
Odense Universitetshospital Svendborg Sygehus
Odense Universitetshospital Svendborg Sygehus
Kløvervænget 3, post 138
Anonymous request in Danish gambling Authority
Anonymous request in Danish gambling Authority
Spillemyndigheden - Englandsgade 25, 6. sal
Contact Danish gambling Authority
Contact Danish gambling Authority
Odense, st. Englandsgade 25, 6 sal
FAQ about Online Casinos in Denmark
What taxes do players with winning online casinos in Denmark pay?

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.

Can a non-resident of Denmark open an online casino?

Yes. The official representatives of a legal or natural person can apply to open an online gambling business.

Is it possible to complain about the illegal actions of an online gambling organizer?

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.