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Licences will be issued for periods of up to 10 years at a time
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has launched a relicensing process for Denmark’s land-based casinos, with interested operators needing to submit applications before November 3, 2026.
Licences will be issued for up to 10 years. There are currently seven active licences for land‑based casinos in Denmark. The casinos are located in Copenhagen S, Copenhagen V, Helsingør, Odense, Vejle, Aarhus and Aalborg.
Spillemyndigheden stated: “All interested parties are encouraged to submit an application to the Danish Gambling Authority. The application form and the list of required documentation can be downloaded from the Authority’s website. The application material must be received by the Danish Gambling Authority no later than November 3 2026. If the applicant does not meet the deadline, the application will not be considered. All applications received will be sent for consultation to the local municipality, the local Chief of Police, the Ministry of Taxation, the Ministry of Business and, where relevant, the Danish Maritime Authority. Applications may be submitted digitally as encrypted mail via Bluewhale or via the Danish Gambling Authority’s contact form.”
“When deciding whether a licence can be granted, the Danish Gambling Authority places emphasis on whether the applicant can be assumed to operate the land‑based casino in a fully professionally and financially responsible manner.”
Danes’ gambling spend rose in June 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to the latest monthly statistics from the Danish Gambling Authority. The betting market in particular experienced a significant increase.
The figures show that total gambling spend in June 2026 increased by 23.6 per cent compared with the same month last year. Betting saw an increase of 68.6 per cent. Online casino increased by 16 per cent. Gaming machines experienced a decrease of two per cent. Land‑based bingo saw an increase of 5.0 per cent, and finally, land‑based casinos saw a decrease of 0.7 per cent.
