Key Highlights
- Digital casino platforms claimed 38% of Denmark’s gambling market in 2025, overtaking lotteries for the first time since market deregulation.
- Denmark’s gambling sector generated DKK11.5 billion ($1.75 billion) in total revenue, representing a 1% year-over-year decline.
- Digital casino earnings surged 12.1% annually to DKK4.31 billion, having more than doubled since market opening in 2012.
- Sports wagering and lottery sectors contracted, with revenues declining 11.5% and 6.2% respectively.
- Problem gambling support service StopSpillet recorded an unprecedented 727 calls throughout 2025, with digital casinos accounting for the majority of reported issues.
Digital casino platforms have emerged as Denmark’s dominant gambling sector for the first time in history. The milestone was documented in fresh data released by Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s official gambling regulatory body.
Published this Monday, the comprehensive report analyzes gambling patterns and financial performance throughout Denmark during the 2025 calendar year.
Digital casinos commanded 38% of Denmark’s entire gambling marketplace last year. This achievement displaced [[LINK_START_0]]lotteries[[LINK_END_0]] from their long-held position as market leader, ending their reign of over ten years.
Since Denmark implemented partial market liberalization in 2012, this marks the inaugural occasion where digital casino operations have exceeded lottery revenues.
Market Performance Across All Gambling Categories
Denmark’s combined gambling revenues totaled DKK11.5 billion throughout 2025. Converting to U.S. currency, this represents approximately $1.75 billion.
This figure marked a modest 1% contraction versus 2024 performance. After accounting for inflationary pressures, the adjusted total remained marginally below 2012 benchmark levels.
Digital casino platforms generated DKK4.31 billion, reflecting robust 12.1% annual growth. This amount exceeds 2012 revenue figures by more than twofold.
Lottery operations produced DKK3.49 billion, constituting 30% of market share. This represented a 6.2% year-over-year decrease.
Sports wagering revenues contracted 11.5% to reach DKK2.13 billion. Physical slot machine earnings declined 6.8% to DKK1.18 billion.
Brick-and-mortar casino establishments experienced a 5.6% revenue reduction. Land-based bingo operations, a recently authorized category, contributed a modest DKK30 million.
Mobile Technology Powers Digital Expansion
Digital gambling platforms accounted for 73% of Denmark’s total gambling revenues in 2025. This marks an increase from 70% recorded the previous year.
In 2012, online gambling represented merely 33% of the marketplace. The transition toward digital platforms has progressed consistently since that time.
Smartphones have emerged as the predominant channel for online gambling activity. Throughout 2025, mobile devices generated 73% of all digital gambling revenues.
Within digital casino operations, slot games dominated player preferences. Slots constituted 82% of online casino revenues, totaling DKK3.54 billion.
Roulette and blackjack each contributed approximately 6% of digital casino earnings. Additionally, operator Digitain launched operations in the Danish marketplace during May.
Licensing Statistics and Addiction Support Data
Spillemyndigheden had granted 1,970 total gambling licenses by the conclusion of 2025. This encompassed 41 licenses for digital casino operations and 27 for wagering services.
Approximately 277 authorizations were distributed for physical slot machine installations. These permits cover more than 23,000 individual machines positioned across Denmark.
Problem gambling indicators also escalated throughout the year. The voluntary exclusion registry expanded to 68,026 registered individuals, an increase of approximately 12,000 from 2024.
Male participants comprised 79% of registry enrollments. The majority of registrants were below 40 years of age.
StopSpillet, the dedicated gambling support helpline, fielded 727 calls during 2025. This represents the highest call volume recorded since the service’s 2019 inception.
Among these callers, 57% were individuals experiencing gambling difficulties directly, while 40% were concerned family members. Digital casino activity was associated with 62% of problem gambling situations reported through the helpline.
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