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Danish gambling spend increased 11.5% in April 2025 versus 2024, driven by online casino growth of 21.6% while land-based gaming declined.
Mar 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Denmark's regulated gambling market demonstrated robust growth in April 2025, with total consumer spending rising 11.5 per cent compared to April 2024, according to monthly statistics released by the Danish Gambling Authority
The growth was primarily fueled by digital platforms, with online casino spending surging 21.6 per cent year-over-year. Betting also contributed positively to the overall increase, recording a 6.1 per cent rise in consumer expenditure.
This online momentum contrasted sharply with traditional gambling venues, which experienced modest declines. Land-based casino spending fell 2.5 per cent, while gaming machine revenues dropped 3.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
| Channel | Performance | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Online Casino | Growth | +21.6% |
| Betting | Growth | +6.1% |
| Land-based Casino | Decline | -2.5% |
| Gaming Machines | Decline | -3.6% |
11.5%
Total Consumer Spending Growth
21.6%
Online Casino Spending Increase
6.1%
Betting Revenue Growth
2.5%
Land-based Casino Decline
3.6%
Gaming Machine Revenue Drop
The Danish Gambling Authority's monthly report) also tracks key player protection metrics, including updates on ROFUS, the regulator's self-exclusion database, and activity data from StopSpillet, Denmark's gambling support helpline.
Player Protection Systems
Denmark operates comprehensive player protection mechanisms including ROFUS, the regulator's self-exclusion database, and StopSpillet, the national gambling support helpline. The Danish Gambling Authority tracks activity across both systems as part of monthly market monitoring.
These figures underscore the continuing migration from traditional gambling venues to digital platforms across Denmark's regulated market. The substantial online casino growth suggests operators are successfully capturing consumer demand through digital channels, while land-based establishments face ongoing challenges in maintaining pre-pandemic engagement levels. This trend reflects broader European gambling market dynamics) where digital transformation continues reshaping the industry.
The substantial online casino growth suggests operators are successfully capturing consumer demand through digital channels, while land-based establishments face ongoing challenges in maintaining pre-pandemic engagement levels.
Online channels were the primary growth driver, with online casino spending surging 21.6% year-over-year. Betting also contributed with a 6.1% increase in consumer expenditure.
Traditional venues experienced declines while online platforms surged. Land-based casino spending fell 2.5% and gaming machine revenues dropped 3.6%, contrasting sharply with online growth.
The Danish Gambling Authority tracks ROFUS, the self-exclusion database, and StopSpillet, the gambling support helpline. These metrics are included in monthly market reports as part of regulatory oversight.
According to Danish Gambling Authority.
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