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21. Nov 2024
Today, 21 November 2024, land-based bingo regulations have come into effect. This means that from today it is possible to apply for a licence to offer land-based bingo. 
21. Nov 2024
Today, 21 November 2024, new rules on charity lotteries have entered into force. This means that it is possible to apply for a licence to hold a charity lottery under the new rules.
15. Nov 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority calls attention to FATF’s (Financial Action Task Force) updated lists of high-risk jurisdictions: the Grey List (jurisdictions under increased monitoring) and Black Li
14. Nov 2024
In accordance with the AML Act, gambling operators must have written business procedures on prevention, mitigation, and management of risks of money laundering and financing of terrorism.
07. Nov 2024
Gambling operators must comply with the EU’s sanctions regarding freezing of assets.
04. Nov 2024
Danes’ gambling spend decreased in September 2024 compared with the same month last year.
25. Oct 2024
At a conference for gambling regulators from all around the world, the Danish Gambling Authority has been awarded "Best regulatory campaign".
14. Oct 2024
On 15 July 2024, the Danish Gambling Authority invited interested parties to comment on the updated certification programme for betting and online casino after the introduction of supplier licences
07. Oct 2024
In August 2024, the Danes’ total spending on betting, online casino, gaming machines and land-based casino amounted to DKK 571 million.
18. Sep 2024
On 20 March 2024, the government and all parties in the Danish Parliament reached an agreement on lotteries and liberalised land-based bingo.
06. Sep 2024
The Financial Intelligence Unit issues reports every quarter of the year.
05. Sep 2024
On 22 August 2024, the court in Frederiksberg ruled in favour of the Danish Gambling Authority to have 79 websites blocked that offered illegal gambling to Danes. 
28. Aug 2024
The latest figures from the Danish Gambling Authority show an increase in Danes’ gambling spend in July 2024 compared with the same month last year
06. Aug 2024
The latest figures show an increase in gambling spend for both betting, online casino, slot machines and land-based casino in the month of June, compared to June 2023.
15. Jul 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has updated the certification programme for betting and online casino because of the introduction of supplier licences from 1st of January 2025.
11. Jul 2024
In a new agreement between the Danish Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Advertising Board and the Danish Gambling Authority, the authorities and the board will coordinate their efforts, when they in
08. Jul 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority has previously announced that the Maritime and Commercial Court on 5 March 2024 ruled in favour of the bankruptcy estate in a case between the bankruptcy estate and a
08. Jul 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority calls attention to FATF’s (Financial Action Task Force) updated lists of high-risk jurisdictions: the Grey List (jurisdictions under increased monitoring) and Black Li
05. Jul 2024
In November 2023 and April 2024, several authorities conducted case-based training on AML and financing of terrorism. The interest in participating far exceeded the availability of seats.
02. Jul 2024
The Danish Ministry of Taxation has submitted the draft proposal for the Act on Amendment of Act on Gambling and the Gambling Duties Act with a view to implementing the political agreement on lotte
01. Jul 2024
On 2 May, the Danish Parliament adopted the Act on Amendment of Act on Gambling.
28. Jun 2024
From 1 January 2025, suppliers of games must have a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority to supply games to gambling operators with a Danish licence to offer betting and online casino.
26. Jun 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority has released statstics for May 2024.
31. May 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority has published a revised version of the Danish Gambling Authority's Guidance on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (the Anti-Money Laundering
29. May 2024
The total gaming spend on betting, online casino, gaming machines and land-based casino amounted to DKK 595 million in April 2024. DKK. This is a decrease of 6.9 per cent.
24. May 2024
The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has updated the requirements for reporting game data. Interested parties are welcome to comment on the update before the final version is issued.
17. May 2024
The Financial Intelligence Unit issues reports every quarter of the year.
16. May 2024
Notifications to the Financial Intelligence IUnit is one the most important sources of information on money laundering and financing of terrorism.
08. May 2024
The total gambling spend on betting, online casino, gaming machines and land-based casinos amounted to DKK 627m in March 2024.
08. May 2024
In connection with the introduction of supplier licences for online casino and betting, game suppliers are invited to a webinar, where the Danish Gambling Authority will inform about the coming reg