Denmark opened its online market in 2012 and remains one of Europe’s most established licensing regimes. The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) licenses online casino and betting, and the market is known for strong channeling into licensed sites, strict marketing rules and a high tax since 2024.
This page replaces our earlier Denmark guide. For other EU routes, see our gambling license services.
Denmark gambling license: key facts for 2026
| Item | Position in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) |
| Law | Danish Gambling Act; Gambling Duties Act |
| License types | Online casino; betting; combined |
| Term | Up to 5 years |
| Application fee | DKK 343,300 (one license); DKK 480,600 (combined) |
| Annual fee | DKK 73,200 to DKK 6,447,500 by GGR band |
| Gambling tax | 28% of GGR (since 1 January 2024) |
| Self-exclusion | ROFUS register; StopSpillet helpline |
| Eligible applicants | EU/EEA companies; others through a representative in Denmark |
Annual fees in 2026
| GGR for the year | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Below DKK 5 million | DKK 73,200 |
| DKK 5–10 million | DKK 183,000 |
| DKK 10–25 million | DKK 329,300 |
| DKK 25–50 million | DKK 658,500 |
| DKK 50–100 million | DKK 1,170,700 |
| DKK 100–200 million | DKK 2,195,000 |
| DKK 200–500 million | DKK 3,658,300 |
| DKK 500 million and above | DKK 6,447,500 |
Fees are indexed every year. The 28% gambling tax is paid on top.
Requirements
- Fit and proper owners and management, and evidence of financial capacity;
- An EU/EEA company, or a representative in Denmark for applicants from elsewhere;
- Certification of the gambling system and games by an accredited testing body, under the Authority’s certification program;
- ROFUS integration, player-set deposit limits and responsible gambling tools;
- AML/CFT procedures under the Danish Anti-Money Laundering Act;
- Compliance with the marketing rules.
The application process
- Scope: choose online casino, betting or both.
- File: corporate and ownership documents, fit-and-proper information, financial evidence, policies and technical description.
- Pay the application fee.
- Review by the Authority, with requests for information.
- Certification and go-live: complete testing and connect to ROFUS before launch.
Marketing rules
Danish licensees must follow the Authority’s marketing guidelines, which restrict advertising that appeals to young people and require responsible gambling information. Our news coverage of the Danish marketing guideline update shows the direction of travel.
Denmark or another jurisdiction?
- Sweden — 22% tax and a B2B license requirement.
- Netherlands — larger market, 37.8% tax and strict deposit rules.
- Malta — EU hub license, often held alongside local licenses.
How Gambling Consulting Expert can help
We model the fees and tax, prepare the Spillemyndigheden application and certification plan, and set up ROFUS, AML and marketing compliance. Request a Denmark licensing assessment.
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