Danish Online Casino Revenue Surges to DKK389 Million in May
The online casino sector in Denmark experienced significant growth in May, contributing a remarkable DKK389 million to the overall gambling revenue, showcasing a year-on-year surge of 39.9%. This increase is a key factor in a broader rise in gambling revenue, which climbed 19.6% from the previous year.
According to data from the national regulatory body, Spillemyndigheden, the total gambling revenue for May reached DKK683 million (approximately $107 million). This figure represents a 2.7% increase compared to April and marks the highest monthly total recorded so far in 2025.
The online casino sector played a pivotal role in this financial growth, with slots alone generating DKK323.4 million—making up 83.1% of the revenue in this category. Additionally, internet blackjack accounted for 6.4% of online casino earnings, while roulette contributed 5%. The remainder was derived from poker, bingo, and various other games.
In terms of sports betting, revenue for May was reported at DKK154 million, which is slightly lower than figures from 2024. Mobile betting dominated this market, capturing 64.3% of total revenue, with desktop and retail betting shares at 22.6% and 13.1%, respectively.
Revival of Land-Based Gambling in Denmark
Transitioning to land-based gambling, the revenue from physical slot machines rebounded, totaling DKK105 million in May—a notable increase of 8.3% from the same month last year. Most of this income stemmed from gaming halls, which contributed 79.7% of the total, while the remainder was derived from machines located in restaurants. This recovery stands in stark contrast to April’s figures, which indicated a 3.6% decline in this sector.
Regarding land-based casinos, revenue remained stable at DKK32 million, while retail bingo brought in DKK3 million, although no year-on-year comparison is available for the latter.
Self-Exclusion Measures Gaining Ground
Recent data from Denmark’s ROFUS self-exclusion program reveals a significant uptick in registrants, surpassing 62,000 individuals by the end of May. Notably, 78.5% of those enrolled are men, while women represent 21.5%. Of those who opted for exclusion, 63.5% chose permanent measures, followed by 16.4% for six months, 12.1% for three months, and 8.1% for one month.
The trends in both online and land-based gambling indicate a robust recovery in Denmark’s gaming market, underscoring the resilience of the industry amidst evolving gambling behaviors.