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Denmark blocked 334 unlicensed gambling websites during 2025 as Spillemyndigheden widened enforcement across websites, apps, affiliates and social media. Online casinos also became the largest part of the regulated Danish gambling market.
Good to Know
- Courts approved blocks against 334 illegal gambling websites.
- Another 36 sites removed or changed offers after regulator contact.
- Online casino GGR reached DKK4.31 billion and covered 38% of the market.
More Checks Drive Website Blocking Total
Spillemyndigheden and the Danish Tax Authority anti-fraud unit reviewed 695 platforms after using public tips, data analysis and direct online searches.
Courts later confirmed that 334 websites offered gambling without a Danish licence. However, the regulator said stronger monitoring caused the higher blocking total, rather than clear growth in illegal gambling.
Traffic data showed mixed results. Visits to 178 domains blocked in June 2025 fell by about 34% over the following six months. Some sites recorded little or no decline.
Spillemyndigheden has now updated its agreement with Danish internet provider association Teleindustrien. Internet providers can block mirror and clone domains without waiting for a separate court order every time.
New rules under Spilpakke 1 also allow the regulator to target affiliate and referral websites that send Danish players to offshore gambling operators. Parliament approved the package in October 2025.
The law adds a whistle-to-whistle gambling advertising ban around live sports. Ads cannot run from 10 minutes before an event until 10 minutes after it ends.
Illegal operators have increasingly used iOS and Android apps, streaming services and social platforms. Spillemyndigheden introduced formal reporting channels with Apple and Google, while licensed operators can report brand misuse directly to Meta.
Mobile Casino Play Leads Danish Market
Online gambling generated 73% of total Danish gambling GGR in 2025, compared with 70% in 2024 and 33% in 2012.
Online casino revenue rose 12.1% to DKK4.31 billion, an increase of DKK465 million. The segment has grown 139% since 2012 and has now overtaken lotteries.
Mobile devices produced 73% of combined online casino and betting revenue. Mobile play accounted for only 27% in 2012.
Land-based casinos went in the opposite direction. Revenue fell 5.6% to DKK378 million, equal to 3% of the total market. Liberalised land-based bingo generated DKK30 million during its first reported year.
Spillemyndigheden also joined 25 investigations into illegal gambling machines and betting terminals.
FAQ
How many illegal gambling websites did Denmark block in 2025?
Danish courts approved blocks against 334 unlicensed websites.
Did illegal gambling increase in Denmark?
Spillemyndigheden said the higher blocking total mainly came from stronger surveillance. A channelisation report will provide further data later in 2026.
What is Spilpakke 1?
Spilpakke 1 gives Spillemyndigheden wider enforcement powers and adds stronger protection for children and vulnerable players.
Can Denmark block gambling affiliate sites?
Yes. New rules allow action against referral and affiliate websites that direct Danish consumers to unlicensed operators.
What was the largest Danish gambling segment in 2025?
Online casino led the market with DKK4.31 billion in GGR and a 38% share.
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