Danish gambling revenue dips in April
05 June 2024 - 18:29In April, Denmark's gambling scene saw a dip in gross gaming revenue, totaling DKK 595 million (€79.8 million), marking a 7% decrease from the previous year. Betting took a significant hit, generating DKK 195 million, down 20.92% from April 2023. Mobile platforms dominated this sector with 70.18%, while land-based and computer-based bets accounted for 15.06% and 14.76% respectively. Gaming machines contributed DKK 86 million, down 7.36%, with gaming arcades leading at 79.56% and restaurants at 20.35%.
Land-based casinos saw revenues of DKK 31 million, a minor drop of 1.63%, while online casinos thrived, bringing in DKK 273 million, up 6.04% from last year. Slots were the most popular at 76.26%, followed by roulette (7.27%), blackjack (7%), commission (3.66%), other games (3.17%), and bingo (2.64%).
Meanwhile, Denmark's self-exclusion program ROFUS reported 50,740 registrants, including 32,823 permanent and 17,914 temporary registrations.
In March, Danish gambling revenue showed a 5% increase year-on-year, totaling DKK 627 million ($84.1 million). Online casinos led the growth with DKK 310 million (up 20%), while land-based casinos contributed DKK 28 million (up 14%).
Looking ahead, Spillemyndigheden is proposing changes to game data reporting requirements, set to take effect next year. These include stricter reporting for sports betting licensees, necessitating detailed transaction records for individual selections within combination bets. Additionally, online poker operators will need to specify game types such as tournaments and cash games, alongside providing test data for jackpots.