What’s hot & new

Modern casino games: Where gambling and video games meet

20 hours ago

"Roobet casino has a new modern design and user interface."

1 day ago

"Gamegram casino has two brand new Welcome Offers on first deposit."

2 days ago

New game added! See the review of Lucky Dragon MultiDice X here

3 days ago

New game added! See the review of DJ Cat here

3 days ago

Stake Casino’s exclusive Pragmatic Play dice selection

3 days ago

"Duelbits Casino now has 4000+ online casino games."

3 days ago

Innovation in crypto wallets and other popular payment methods

6 days ago

New game added! See the review of Tropicool 3 here

8 days ago

New casino added! See the review of Captain Spins Casino casino here

8 days ago

Discover loads of curious Gambling Guides!

What’s hot & new

Modern casino games: Where gambling and video games meet

20 hours ago

"Roobet casino has a new modern design and user interface."

1 day ago

"Gamegram casino has two brand new Welcome Offers on first deposit."

2 days ago

New game added! See the review of Lucky Dragon MultiDice X here

3 days ago

New game added! See the review of DJ Cat here

3 days ago

Stake Casino’s exclusive Pragmatic Play dice selection

3 days ago

"Duelbits Casino now has 4000+ online casino games."

3 days ago

Innovation in crypto wallets and other popular payment methods

6 days ago

New game added! See the review of Tropicool 3 here

8 days ago

New casino added! See the review of Captain Spins Casino casino here

8 days ago

loader search icon
Popular pages
Our top casino picks for United States of America 🏆
Let’s Lucky Casino logo
Hiperwin Casino logo
Wazamba Casino logo
Lucky 31 Casino logo
LV BET Casino logo
Lucky Dreams Casino logo

    Denmark: Gambling spend is up thanks to land-based casinos

    news thumbnail image

    Danish Gambling Authority’s quarterly stats confirms a total GGR of DKK 1,688m in Q2 of 2022 - a massive 7,4% increase from 2021!

    Thanks to the influx of revenue from land-based casinos in Denmark, the total gross gaming revenue (GGR) for betting increased by a staggering 7,4% in the second quarter of 2022.

    According to the Danish Gambling Authority’s quarterly stats, the total spend of DKK 1,688m for this period contributed to a year-on-year increase of DKK 116m.

    This boost was due to land-based casinos, gambling arcades, and bars being open for the entire second quarter of 2022, while Covid-19 restrictions forced them to be closed during the same period in 2021. This behaviour could be a looking glass into the future of EU online casinos as more countries may return to traditional brick-and-mortar gambling venues.

    Online gambling spending drops

    Interestingly, betting and online casinos dropped in spending during the second quarter of 2022 by DKK 93m (betting) and DKK 7m (online) compared to the same period in 2021.

    These stats showed a GGR drop of 14,1% for betting and online casinos compared to the first six months of 2021, which implies the spending shifted to land-based gambling.

    Perhaps the shift is temporary, and gamblers may soon prefer to gamble online, on the go, or in the comfort of their homes once again.

    Danish regulator blocks unlicensed sites

    Since Denmark established the Gambling Act in 2012, Spillemyndgiheden blocked over 220 gambling sites. Recently, a Danish court in Frederiksberg allowed 82 unlicensed websites (that offer illegal forms of gambling to consumers) to be blocked in a single ruling.

    This recent ruling was a massive action since the regulator only blocked 55 sites in 2021. This filing was the eighth regulatory action Spillemyndigheden argued in court since the establishment of the Gambling Act in Denmark and the establishment of the Danish Gambling Authority.

    Anders Dorph, the director of Spillemyndigheden, stated that they established the body to ensure the framework for a fair gambling market in Denmark. He further noted that one of their most essential tasks in that context is to protect players against illegal gambling and to ensure that consumers do not get exposed to unlicensed gambling providers.

    See also: Gambling regulations in Denmark

    Self-exclusion on the rise

    A lot has changed since regulators started blocking sites and partially liberalising the sector - self-exclusion statistics have also exposed a considerable change in gambling habits.

    The Danish Gambling Authority’s register of self-excluded players (ROFUS) allows Danes to self-exclude themselves from online and land-based gambling for either 24 hours, one, three, or six months, either temporarily or permanently.

    They established this register in 2012 and, as of 1 June 2022, have over 33,000 registered Danish non-players, of which 76% are men.

    Licensed sites benefits in Denmark

    Continuous broadcast of unlicensed sites is not fair to licensed operators who follow the rules, Dorph said, and he emphasises it is essential to ensure that licensed operators can run their businesses under orderly conditions.

    "Our work to block illegal websites is very important," Dorph stated.

    Spillemyndigheden is also involved with the Ministry of Justice-led effort to shake up the anti-money laundering strategy in Denmark; therefore, they must continue with their actions.

    Published: October 2, 2022

    Anything incorrect or missing?

    Let us know

    Article by Stelly

    CasinoWow Contributor

    Hey there! I am Stelly, and happily, I'm part of CasinoWow's content team. It excites me to be able to write and share with all gambling enthusiasts unbiased reviews and news that contribute to the gambling community and industry. Thankfully, I also have the chance to help you make an informed choice for casino brands and games, as well as provide interesting guides and news.

    Mentioned in this article

    Highroller Casino logo
    Highroller Casino
    BitStarz Casino logo
    BitStarz Casino
    King Billy Casino logo
    King Billy Casino
    Casino Friday logo
    Casino Friday
    BitKingz Casino logo
    BitKingz Casino
    GoSlot Casino logo
    GoSlot Casino
    Gamdom Casino logo
    Gamdom Casino
    CrocoSlots Casino logo
    CrocoSlots Casino

    Related content

    NEXT UP IN REGULATIONS

    THE LATEST

    Most popular

    news item
    Modern casino games: Where gambling and video games meet
    news item
    Stake Casino’s exclusive Pragmatic Play dice selection
    news item
    Innovation in crypto wallets and other popular payment methods
    news item
    CGB extends the deadline for applications by sublicensees
    news item
    Don’t miss the Jackpotz Mania taking place at BitStarz Casino
    banner image

    Popular

    Special Guides

    Features

    CasinoWow

    banner image

    Related content

    NEXT UP IN REGULATIONS

    THE LATEST

    compass icon

    Guides

    Online gambling guides
    press icon

    News

    Latest gambling stories
    questionmark icon

    Help

    Online gambling FAQs

    CasinoWow © 2024

    CasinoWow.com Cookies

    We use 🍪 cookies to improve your user experience. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

    Accept

    SUBSCRIBE for EXCLUSIVE offers!

    Be the first to get exclusive bonuses and WOW casino promotions! Get access to our new online casinos, top stories and special iGaming events for FREE.

    Share this page across social platforms!

    Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram
    Linkedin