Am I allowed to gamble at casinos and betting in Denmark?
Yes — from 18 and only with operators holding a Danish licence. The Gambling Authority under the Ministry of Taxation licenses and supervises under the Gambling Act. The age limit is 18 for casino, betting and online gaming, and MitID enforces it. Only operators with a Danish licence may legally offer gambling to Danes. Winnings are tax-free when the operator is licensed in Denmark or another EU/EEA country; winnings from unlicensed sites outside the EU are taxable. You can self-exclude via ROFUS for 24 hours, 1, 3 or 6 months or permanently — it applies to all Danish licence holders at once.
📋 The rules
- Age limit 18 for casino and betting
- Only operators with a Danish licence may offer gambling
- Winnings are tax-free with EU/EEA-licensed operators
- MitID enforces the age limit
- You can self-exclude via ROFUS
🔓 Exceptions
- Lotto and Eurojackpot are run by Danske Spil and are also from 18
- Winnings from unlicensed sites outside the EU are taxable
- Small private and charity lotteries can be exempt from full licensing
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Unlicensed operators can be fined and have payments and DNS blocked by the Gambling Authority. If you play on unlicensed sites outside the EU, you may owe tax on the winnings.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I gamble at casinos and betting?
Yes, from 18 and only with operators holding a Danish licence.
Are winnings tax-free?
Yes, when the operator is licensed in Denmark or another EU/EEA country. Winnings from unlicensed sites outside the EU are taxable.
What is the age limit?
18 for casino, betting and online gaming. MitID enforces the age limit.
What is ROFUS?
A register where you can self-exclude from gambling for 24 hours, 1, 3 or 6 months or permanently with all Danish licence holders.
Can foreign sites offer gambling to Danes?
Only if they have a Danish licence. Unlicensed operators can be blocked by the Gambling Authority.
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