Danish gambling spend increased 19.5% in May 2025 versus May 2024, driven primarily by online casino growth of 40.1% and gaming machines rising 8.4%.
Apr 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Denmark's gambling market experienced significant growth in May 2025, with total spending rising 19.5 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Danish Gambling Authority's latest monthly statistics.
Online casino emerged as the primary growth driver, posting a substantial 40.1 percent increase year-on-year. Gaming machines also contributed to the upward trend with 8.4 percent growth compared to May 2024.
19.5%
Total gambling spending growth (May 2025 vs 2024)
40.1%
Online casino growth year-on-year
8.4%
Gaming machines growth
6.3%
Betting decrease
While digital channels flourished, traditional formats showed varied results. Land-based casinos maintained stable performance, achieving the same results as May 2024. Betting bucked the growth trend, recording a modest 6.3 percent decrease.
The monthly statistics encompass broader market indicators including the Register of self-excluded players (ROFUS) and the StopSpillet helpline data, providing comprehensive oversight of Denmark's regulated gambling landscape.
| Gambling Vertical | Performance (May 2025 vs 2024) | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Online Casino | +40.1% | Strong Growth |
| Gaming Machines | +8.4% | Moderate Growth |
| Land-based Casinos | 0% | Stable |
| Betting | -6.3% | Decline |
Market Oversight
The Danish Gambling Authority's monthly statistics provide comprehensive market oversight through multiple data sources, including the Register of self-excluded players (ROFUS) and StopSpillet helpline data, ensuring complete visibility across Denmark's regulated gambling landscape.
The divergent performance between online and traditional gambling formats reflects ongoing digital migration within Denmark's regulated market, with operators adapting strategies to capture growing online demand while managing compliance obligations across all channels.
The divergent performance between online and traditional gambling formats reflects ongoing digital migration within Denmark's regulated market, highlighting the need for operators to adapt strategies for growing online demand.
Online casino was the primary growth driver with a 40.1% increase year-on-year. Gaming machines also contributed with 8.4% growth compared to May 2024.
Land-based casinos maintained stable performance with the same results as May 2024, while betting decreased by 6.3%. This contrasts sharply with the strong online growth.
The Danish Gambling Authority monitors the market through comprehensive monthly statistics that include data from ROFUS (Register of self-excluded players) and the StopSpillet helpline. This provides complete oversight across all regulated gambling channels.
According to Spillemyndigheden.
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