How to obtain a licence

At the moment it is not possible to apply for a licence to operate a casino in Denmark.

When one of the current applications are available, it will be offered publically. In addition, the government may decide to open up for more licences to establish casinos.

Available licences will be put out to tender via the press after which you can apply for a licence with the Danish Gambling Authority.

A licence is valid for 10 years.

Gaming machines in land-based casinos must like other gaming machines be approved by an accredited test house and be connected to the control system at the Danish Gambling Authority. The approval is valid for five years. You will find a list of accredited test houses further below.

The Danish Gambling Authority supervises that the casinos are operated in a responsible manner. One of the ways in which we may conduct the supervision, is to have a supervisor from the Danish Gambling Authority be present during some of the opening hours of the casino.