Danish online gambling revenue up 13.9% in July

The Danish gambling regulator has reported online gaming revenue of DKK604 (€81.2) for July.

Denmark.- The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has announced the country’s online gaming revenue of DKK604 (€81.2) for July, up 13.9 per cent from DKK530m in June and up 6.3 per cent from DKK568m in July 2020.

Sports betting revenue came in at DKK235m, up 23 per cent month-on-month and 8.2 per cent year-on-year. Online casino revenue was DKK229m, up 8 per cent from June and 13.9 per cent year-on-year.

Slot machines generated DKK109m, an increase of 7.9 per cent from the previous month but down 10 per cent year-on-year. Land-based casino revenue was up 16.1 per cent month-on-month and 3.3 per cent year-on-year to DKK31m, following the reopening of venues on May 21.

Danish non-lottery gaming revenue was up 6.4 per cent in H1 to €387m. Meanwhile, the state-owned gaming operator Danske Spil has reported revenue of DKK2.34bn (€314.3m) for the first half.

In July, Spillemyndigheden announced a new rule that stipulates that all bonuses must be available for at least 60 days. It also announced a change in certification requirements.

Meanwhile, gaming operators have formed a new advertising board to address complaints.