Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has released its September 2025 figures, revealing another month of strong growth across the market. Total gaming revenue hit KR 714 million ($111.1 million), marking a 25.1% increase year-on-year.
Sports betting continued its impressive climb, soaring 53.4% from last year to KR 225 million, helped by major sporting events and a surge in mobile betting activity. Online casinos also enjoyed solid growth, rising 20.7% to KR 361 million, reinforcing the vertical’s position as a mainstay of Danish gaming.
For players, these numbers hint at a vibrant and competitive online market, with more options and promotional activity likely to follow as operators look to capture growing demand.
Land-Based Recovery Steady, Slots Flatline
Brick-and-mortar casinos showed modest improvement, earning KR 31 million, up 4.9% from last year. Slot machines, meanwhile, saw a slight 0.7% dip to KR 95 million, suggesting stable but unremarkable performance for land-based venues. Denmark’s bingo halls also contributed KR 2 million, maintaining a small but steady share of the market.
Month-on-month, the overall trend remained upward. Sports betting jumped from KR 159.3 million in July, while online casino gains were more measured, rising from KR 349.4 million in the same period. Slots and casino venues also posted small increases, pointing to consistent momentum across most verticals.
Self-Exclusion Scheme ROFUS Hits New Milestone
Spillemyndigheden also released fresh data on ROFUS, Denmark’s national self-exclusion system. Registrations climbed to 64,613, up from 60,000 in June 2025. Of these, 41,990 players opted for permanent exclusion, while 22,623 chose temporary bans—most commonly six months (10,588 users) or three months (7,660 users).
Men continued to represent the majority of self-excluders, with 50,560 men compared to 14,053 women. Age-wise, 20–29-year-olds made up the largest group among men, while 30–39-year-olds led among women.
For everyday players, the steady rise in ROFUS registrations highlights growing awareness around responsible gambling tools—something the regulator continues to push through tighter advertising rules and safer play initiatives.
Strong Market, Stricter Oversight Ahead
The recent surge comes as Denmark considers new gambling reforms. Tax Minister Rasmus Stoklund has proposed a “whistle-to-whistle” ban on gambling ads during live sports broadcasts, mirroring similar restrictions in the UK and France. There’s also talk of boosting support for treatment centers and introducing more targeted help for problem gamblers.
For the average player, the takeaway is clear: the market is thriving, but stricter controls are on the horizon. With strong digital engagement and growing focus on player protection, Denmark’s online gambling landscape is becoming both more dynamic and more responsible.
