Spillemyndigheden Reports 11.6% Year-on-Year Growth in GGR
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has released its official data for April 2025, showing significant growth in Denmark’s regulated gambling market. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the month reached DKK 665 million (US$103.06 million)—an 11.6% increase compared to April 2024.
Driving this growth is the continued expansion of online casino gaming, which posted a 21.2% year-on-year increase, reaching DKK 331 million. The online vertical now comprises over 50% of the market’s total GGR for 2025, solidifying its status as the sector’s most dominant force.
Online Casino Dominance and Player Behavior Trends
Online casinos have rapidly evolved to meet player preferences, particularly through mobile access. Mobile usage accounted for 67.9% of all online casino activity in April 2025—up from 59% in 2024—reflecting the increasing mobility of gambling habits in Denmark. Desktop use declined to 32.1%, down from 41% last year.
Interestingly, Tuesday emerged as the most active day for online casinos, followed closely by Wednesday. This trend extended to gaming machines, where Tuesday also proved the most popular day. Traditional weekend betting peaks remained strong, with Saturday and Sunday leading in total bets, particularly in sports wagering.
Stability in Land-Based Gambling, Shifts in Betting
While online sectors flourished, land-based casinos remained flat with DKK 31 million in GGR—unchanged from April 2024. Gaming machines saw a slight decline of 4.1%, dropping to DKK 93 million, possibly reflecting the migration of players to digital platforms.
Sports betting saw moderate gains, with a 6.2% increase to DKK 207 million. Of this, 70.6% of bets were placed via mobile, with computers accounting for 21% and land-based shops only 9.1%, further emphasizing the shift toward digital engagement.
Self-Exclusion and Safer Gambling Initiatives
As of April 2025, 60,325 individuals were registered with ROFUS, Denmark’s national self-exclusion register. Additionally, the StopSpillet gambling helpline held 50 conversations, reflecting ongoing concern around gambling-related harm despite market growth.
Spillemyndigheden has recently taken steps to address illegal gambling content, partnering with Twitch, as well as Apple, Google, and Facebook to reinforce content monitoring and platform accountability.
Conclusion: Online Sector Leads While Regulation Tightens
Denmark’s April 2025 figures paint a clear picture: the country’s gambling industry is not only growing, but transforming rapidly in favor of online and mobile platforms. As digital usage climbs and player behavior shifts toward weekdays, regulators are responding with proactive partnerships and a sustained focus on player protection.
With GGR for the year reaching DKK 2.53 billion, and online casinos contributing over half of that figure, the momentum shows no sign of slowing. However, balancing growth with responsible gambling practices remains a top priority for Spillemyndigheden moving forward.
