Online bingo is legal in Denmark and operates under the Danish Gaming Act, which entered into force on January 1, 2012, establishing a regulated framework for online gambling (2). The Danish Gambling Authority, known as Spillemyndigheden, serves as the primary regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses, conducting audits, enforcing compliance, and overseeing all gambling activities including online bingo (1). Any gambling operator satisfying the suitability criteria set out in the Gaming Act can apply for and be granted licenses to offer online commercial gambling including bingo to Danish consumers (2).
Online bingo falls under the online casino license category, which includes roulette, poker, blackjack, baccarat, punto banco, online bingo, gambling on gaming machines, and combination games (1). Operators must apply for licenses from the Danish Gambling Authority through a well-established process, with application fees of DKK 327,500 for a single license or DKK 458,500 for both online casino and betting licenses (2). As of March 2025, 41 companies are licensed to offer betting and online casino games including bingo to Danish consumers, with total gross gaming revenue for the market reaching 799 million EUR in 2024 (2).
"The Danish Gaming Act is a framework law, meaning that detailed requirements are found in secondary legislation. However, the Gaming Act is also a prohibitory law, which means that any gambling not explicitly included in the scope of the law will be prohibited."
Denmark implemented significant regulatory reforms in 2024, including liberalization of land-based bingo and simplification of charity lottery rules expected to take effect by early 2025 (1). Licensed online bingo operators pay a 28% tax on gross gaming revenue calculated and reported monthly, with no deductions allowed on bonus money or free spins (2). Denmark recently approved landmark advertising restrictions under Gaming Package 1, including a whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling commercials during sports events and prohibition of celebrity endorsements, with full implementation required by January 1, 2027 (1). These measures reinforce Denmark's position as a global benchmark for responsible gambling regulation while maintaining fair competition among licensed operators (1)(2).
Source:
http://www.spillemyndigheden.dk/en/legal-framework
https://www.advennt.com/jurisdictions/online-gaming/denmark/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
