Denmark's ROFUS Registry Hits 60,000 Self-Exclusions Mark

Denmark's gambling self-exclusion program has reached a significant milestone, demonstrating increased adoption of responsible gambling measures among Danish players. On 1 May 2025, the Danish Gambling Authority's Register of Self-Excluded Players (ROFUS) exceeded 60,000 registered users who have voluntarily banned themselves from gambling activities.

Registry Growth Shows Steady Uptake

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The ROFUS system, established in 2012, enables players to exclude themselves from online gambling, land-based casinos, and licensed betting operations across Denmark. Growth has been consistent since launch, expanding from fewer than 1,500 registrations in the first year to the current 60,000-plus figure.

"It is gratifying that those who need to exclude themselves from gambling are using ROFUS. This shows that awareness of the tool is growing and that it fulfils an important function in the effort against gambling addiction."

— Anders Dorph, Director of the Danish Gambling Authority

The registry's expansion reflects enhanced operator requirements to promote ROFUS and targeted awareness campaigns by the regulator. At the beginning of 2025, the Danish Gambling Authority launched the "Take it easy with ROFUS" campaign, specifically designed to reduce stigma around self-exclusion among young men.

Demographic Patterns Reveal Risk Groups

Statistical analysis reveals pronounced demographic patterns within ROFUS registrations. Young men represent the overwhelming majority of users, with 58 per cent of all registered men falling under age 40. The gender disparity becomes more pronounced in younger age brackets – 96 per cent of registrants under 20 years old are male.

"The figures confirm a trend we have seen for several years – namely that young men are particularly at risk of problematic gambling behaviour. Therefore, we work purposefully with information in this particular group, including through presentations at youth educations."

— Anders Dorph, Director of the Danish Gambling Authority

Flexible Exclusion Options

ROFUS offers players flexibility in their self-exclusion approach. Users can select temporary bans ranging from 24 hours to six months, or implement permanent exclusions that can only be lifted after one year. This tiered system accommodates different levels of gambling control needs, similar to approaches being adopted by other Nordic countries transitioning to multi-licensing frameworks.

Regulatory Strategy Beyond the Numbers

The 60,000 milestone represents more than statistical achievement – it signals evolving player attitudes toward responsible gambling tools. Denmark's approach combines mandatory operator promotion requirements with targeted demographic campaigns, creating a framework that other jurisdictions monitoring self-exclusion uptake rates may examine.

The regulator's focus on young male demographics aligns with broader European discussions about vulnerable player segments and targeted harm prevention. While Denmark strengthens its domestic framework, neighbouring Netherlands continues addressing compliance issues with operators targeting vulnerable demographics. As ROFUS continues expanding, its demographic data provides valuable insights for crafting evidence-based responsible gambling policies across regulated markets.

According to Danish Gambling Authority.