Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, is the regulatory body overseeing all gambling activities in Denmark. Established to ensure a fair and transparent gambling market, it is responsible for licensing operators, monitoring compliance, and protecting consumers from gambling-related harm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Licensing and Regulation: Spillemyndigheden issues licenses to gambling operators, ensuring they adhere to Danish laws and regulations.
• Consumer Protection: The authority provides resources and support for responsible gambling, including self-exclusion programs and assistance for those affected by gambling addiction.
• Market Oversight: It monitors the gambling market to prevent illegal activities and ensure a safe environment for all participants.

Recent Developments:

• Blocking Illegal Gambling Sites: In August 2024, Spillemyndigheden successfully blocked 79 websites offering illegal gambling services to Danish consumers, including sites targeting children and young people.
• Increased Gambling Spend: Reports indicate a rise in gambling expenditure among Danes, with a 4.3% increase in August 2024 compared to the same month in the previous year.
• Upcoming Legislation: A new bill is expected to be presented in October 2024, aiming to implement agreements on lotteries and liberalized land-based bingo and banko, following a political agreement reached in March 2024.