DGA Spillemyndigheden (Danish Licence)
Denmark’s gambling authority – mandatory to legally offer casino games in Denmark.
Spillemyndigheden has regulated the Danish online market since liberalisation in 2012. Licensees must connect to ROFUS (the national self-exclusion register), offer deposit limits, pay out tax-free winnings and pay a 28% gaming duty – a strong, well-respected national framework.
Key facts
- Regulator
- Spillemyndigheden
- Regulating since
- 2012
- Gaming duty
- 28% of gross gaming revenue
- Self-exclusion
- ROFUS (mandatory)
- Winnings tax
- Tax-free for players
- Jurisdiction
- Denmark
About the DGA licence
A Danish gambling licence from Spillemyndigheden is required for any casino to legally serve players in Denmark. It mandates connection to ROFUS self-exclusion, deposit limits and tax-free winnings, with a 28% duty on the operator.
It is Denmark’s national licence and only covers the Danish market. Comparable national regulators include Sweden’s Spelinspektionen and the UK Gambling Commission.
Where is this licence accepted?
Top 1 casinos with a DGA licence
LeoVegas
Pros
- Strong protection under Danish law
- Mandatory ROFUS self-exclusion
- Tax-free winnings for Danish players
Cons
- Only valid for the Danish market
- Smaller bonuses than international licences
- Fewer operators than the global market
What this licence means for you
A Spillemyndigheden licence means protection under Danish law, tax-free winnings and connection to ROFUS. It is the only licence that may legally market casino games to Danish players.
How to verify the licence
Look for the Spillemyndigheden logo ("Spil med omtanke") in the footer and check the licensee list at spillemyndigheden.dk.
