Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, reported that total gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached DKK 760m in July 2026, with online casino remaining the largest segment at DKK 436m, followed by betting at DKK 197m. Gaming machines generated DKK 92m, while land-based casinos contributed DKK 32m and land-based bingo DKK 2m.
The regulator said gambling spend, which, according to the regulator's explanation, could also be defined as GGR, rose 17.2% year-on-year in July. This was driven by strong growth in online casino (+22.0%) and betting (+21.3%). By contrast, the land-based sectors were weaker, with slot machine spend down 0.1%, land-based bingo down 7.9% and land-based casino spend declining 4.0%.
Last week, Danish authorities announced a new round of case-based training on anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing in November, with professionals from across the gambling industry eligible to attend. The Danish Gambling Authority will join seven other authorities and professional bodies for the free training sessions, which aim to strengthen knowledge, cooperation and the exchange of experience in tackling financial crime.
Earlier, Spillemyndigheden secured a court order to block Polymarket and 98 other illegal gambling websites in Denmark. The Minister of Taxation and Growth issued strong criticism against Polymarket, where users can bet on war and similar serious events.
Furthermore, Spillemyndigheden recently opened the application process for land-based casino licences, with successful applicants eligible for licences valid for up to 10 years. There are currently seven active land-based casino licences in Denmark, with casinos located in Copenhagen S, Copenhagen V, Helsingør, Odense, Vejle, Aarhus and Aalborg.
In June 2026, betting spend in Denmark increased by 68.6% year-on-year, driven by the impact of the FIFA World Cup
