Key Moments:
- Danish gambling spend rose by 25.1% in August 2025 compared to August 2024
- Online casinos and betting spending grew by 20.7% and 53.4% respectively year-over-year
- Land-based casinos reported a 4.9% increase, while slot machines declined by 0.7%
Monthly Performance of Key Gambling Segments
According to the latest report from the Danish Gambling Authority, total gambling expenditure in Denmark saw a significant rise in August 2025 relative to the same period in the previous year. The total spend increased by 25.1% compared to August 2024.
Breakdown of Sector Growth
| Gambling Segment | Change vs. August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Online Casinos | +20.7% |
| Betting | +53.4% |
| Land-based Casinos | +4.9% |
| Slot Machines | -0.7% |
Much of this growth stemmed from heightened activity in online casinos and betting, with these categories experiencing year-over-year climbs of 20.7% and 53.4%, respectively. Land-based casinos also saw a more modest uptick, advancing 4.9% compared to August of the previous year. Conversely, slot machines posted a minor decrease of 0.7%.
Regulatory and Support Initiatives
The Danish Gambling Authority’s monthly data further includes insights about the Register of Voluntarily Excluded Players (ROFUS) and the assistance offered by the StopSpillet helpline.
- Author
Daniel Williams
