Denmark’s total gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached DKK 590 million (€79.06 million) in February 2025, reflecting a 0.6 percent rise compared to the previous year, according to the latest report from Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator.
However, other gaming segments struggled, with betting, gaming machines, and land-based casinos all reporting declines. Month-on-month, every sector also experienced a drop.
Online casino sees strongest growth
Online casino was the only segment to show growth, increasing by 5.8 percent to DKK 294 million. Within this category, gaming machines dominated, contributing 81.9 percent of total online casino revenue. Other popular online casino games included blackjack 6.6 percent, roulette 5.5 percent, poker 2.7 percent, and bingo 2.6 percent.
In February, Friday was the most active day for online gambling, a shift from 2024, when Thursday saw the highest player activity.
Betting revenue drops despite mobile dominance
Sports betting revenue fell to DKK 175 million, down DKK 3 million from February 2024. Mobile betting remained the most popular method, accounting for 68.8 percent of all bets. Computer-based betting contributed 17.6 percent, while land-based betting made up 13.7 percent of the total.
These figures were like last year’s breakdown, which saw mobile betting at 69.7 percent, computer betting at 14.2 percent, and land-based betting at 16.1 percent. As expected, Saturday and Sunday were the most popular days for sports betting in Denmark.
Land-based gaming and gaming machine decline
Gaming machines saw a notable drop in revenue, with GGR down DKK 7 million to DKK 93 million. Arcades remained the primary location for gaming machine revenue, accounting for 80.2 percent, while restaurants contributed 19.8 percent. On average, gaming machines generated DKK 3.5 million daily.
For land-based casinos, revenue fell DKK 5 million to DKK 27 million. In both land-based and gaming machine segments, Friday was the highest-earning day, with the most popular gaming machine activity occurring between 3 PM and 5 PM local time.
Self-exclusion numbers continue to rise
Spillemyndigheden’s self-exclusion register, ROFUS, saw a rise in registrations, with 58,280 people signed up in February 2025. Of these, 64.8 percent (37,772 people) opted for permanent exclusion.
Men accounted for most self-exclusions, making up 78.1 percent (45,518 people) of total registrants. This highlights ongoing concerns about responsible gambling and self-exclusion trends in Denmark.
