Gambling age and rules in Denmark (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Online and other games may be offered in Denmark only with a licence from the Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Online gamblingGambling | Businesses may offer and advertise games only with a licence from the Spillemyndigheden. A game offered without one to the Danish market is illegal. [1] |
| Gambling regulatorGambling | The Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) issues the licences and monitors the market. [1] |
| Minimum age for casinosGambling | Gambling providers must make sure that children and young people under 18 do not have access to gambling. The Danish Gambling Authority states this for all gambling providers, which covers casino games. [2] |
| Minimum age for sports bettingGambling | Gambling providers must make sure that children and young people under 18 do not have access to gambling. The Danish Gambling Authority states this for all gambling providers, which covers betting. [2] |
| Minimum age for lotteriesGambling | The 18-year limit does not apply to the monopoly lotteries, where the age limit is 16. The page also says it does not apply to non-profit lotteries, without giving an age for them. [2] |
Notes
- Source is a guidance page of the regulator, not the Act itself. A political agreement of 24 October 2025 on protecting children and young people was not read, so later changes to the ages are not covered.
Sources
- Spillemyndigheden: Ulovligt spil (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority): Gode råd til dig, der spiller (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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