How to obtain a licence
You must use the following forms:
- application no. 2-01
- annex A (no. 2-02)
- annex B (no. 2-03)
- if necessary Annex C (no. 2-04).
The application fee must be paid upon submission of your application at the latest. If you are applying for a combined licence from to provide both betting and online casino, you must pay the total application fee for both.
If you apply for a renewal of your licence, you must pay an application fee no later than when you submit your application. If you apply for a renewal of your licence to offer both betting and online casino, you must pay the total application fee for both.
The English versions of the guidelines are unofficial translations. In case of any discrepancy between the original Danish text and the English translations of the guidelines, the Danish text shall prevail.
Annex A
The following individuals in the application company must fill out a personal declaration (Annex A - form 2-02):
- Individuals (sole-proprietor companies)
- All the stakeholders of a participating joint venture company
- All the executive board members and board members
- An appointed representative in Denmark, further described in Annex C – form 2-04
- Beneficial owners in the concern related to the application company, further described in the description at the end to form 2-01
The Annex A persons ensures the provision of gambling in an appropriate and professional way by the applicant. The Danish Gambling Authority makes an assessment based on the forwarded criminal records and declaration of debt and whether this involves a significant probability that the applicant will misuse the access to working with gambling activities. The applicant must not have any debts to public authorities.
The completing of Annex A is also a requirement if other persons by the applicant or within the concern possesses one of the above-mentioned roles.
Approval as a manager
Danske Lotteri Spil A/S is the only licenced operator of betting on:
- Results on lotteries
- Other randomly generated events except for land-based betting on the outcome of electronically simulated sporting events
If you are a manager of a shop selling betting products from Danske Lotteri Spil A/S or others who have a licence to provide land-based betting, you must be approved as a manager.
Use form no. 8-01 to apply for approval as a manager.
Organisers of local pool betting on dog races etc. can obtain a licence to provide betting on the race track where the race takes place. Use application form no. 4-01 to apply for a licence.
For more information, please read the guidelines or contact the Danish Gambling Authority.