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Find the latest news from The Danish Gambling Authority and search the archives for news from 2011 to today.

14. May 2020
Statistics for the Danish gambling market Q1 2020 are published on the Danish Gambling Authority's website under the menu news.
12. May 2020
The Danish Gambling Authority has assessed that Winteq ApS has neglected to update their anti-money laundering and counter terror financing risk assessment based on their business model, which incl
12. May 2020
Many industries are affected by the Covid-19 crisis, and the gambling industry is no exception.
30. Apr 2020
Over the past month, the Danish Gambling Authority has seen an increase in bingo events, for example via Facebook or as drive-in events.
29. Apr 2020
On 28 February 2020, the Danish Gambling Authority was successful in an action against 16 websites that offers illegal gambling.
15. Apr 2020
On 15 April, the Danish Gambling Authority welcomed a new director. 
09. Apr 2020
The phone lines and chat counselling at StopSpillet are closed during Easter. The help line will open again Tuesday 14 April at 9:00 AM.
03. Apr 2020
Today the Danish Gambling Authority has published Newsletter no. 44 on the provision of betting on premises with an alcohol licence. 
30. Mar 2020
The Danish Gambling Authority and the helpline StopSpillet always encourage you to gamble responsibly.
26. Mar 2020
In the new executive orders in the gambling area that entered into force on 1 January 2020, a section is added which defines the information that licence holders are obligated to communicate when m
20. Mar 2020
In light of the challenges posed by the current covid-19 situation, it is possible for organisers of charity lotteries w
20. Mar 2020
If you, the origaniser of a charity lottery with a licence for a new sales period from the Danish Gambling Authority, have preprinted lottery tickets, on which the mandatory
20. Mar 2020
In light of the challenges posed by the current covid-19 situation, it is possible for organisers of charity lotteries with a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority to apply for approval to pos
18. Mar 2020
The Danish Gambling Authority's yearly industry day was planned for 7 May. It is postponed to the autumn.
13. Mar 2020
Due to the current serious situation concerning the COVID-19 (Corona virus) in Denmark, the Danish government has decided to take comprehensive measures in order to prevent the virus from spreading
13. Mar 2020
Due to the current situation i Denmark concerning COVID-19 (Corona virus), it will not be possible to perform inspections on gaming machines with cash prizes in gambling arcades a
09. Mar 2020
It is now possible to call directly, if you have any questions concerning the Danish Gambling Authority's self exclusion register (ROFUS).
27. Feb 2020
The Danish Gambling Authority's annual report on illegal gambling has now been published.
17. Feb 2020
The statistics for the Danish gambling market Q4 2019 are published on the Danish Gambling Authority's website under the menu news.
17. Feb 2020
Today, the Danish Gambling Authority has published a new animated instructional video on managers. 
06. Feb 2020
Over the past year, Danes in need of counseling on the subject of compulsive gambling have had the possibility to call “StopSp
31. Jan 2020
In connection with the new executive orders, which came into force on 1 January, the Danish Gambling Authority has produced new guides. 
21. Jan 2020
As of January 1, 2020, new executive orders in the Danish Act on Gambling have come into force.
14. Jan 2020
Due to technical issues, the Danish Gambling Authority's list of  gaming premises with a licence to operate gaming machines is currently not updated.
10. Jan 2020
Today, the Danish Gambling Authority has published a revised guidance on preventive measures against money laundering of proceeds and financing of terrorism.
02. Jan 2020
Today, the Danish Gambling Authority has published a guide on responsible gambling. The guide is aimed at licence holders, their employees and other relevant stakeholders.
02. Jan 2020
In 2020, the annual fee per gaming machine is DKK 655.
10. Dec 2019
As a consequence of the amendments to the executive orders for online casino and online betting regarding responsible gambling, effective from 1 January 2020, it is necessary to make changes to the
04. Dec 2019
Based on a specific citizen's request, the Danish Gambling Authority have on 3 December 2019 ordered 888
03. Dec 2019
On 2 December 2019, the government, Radikale Venstre, Socialistisk Folkeparti, Enhedslisten and Alternativet agreed on a Finance Act for 2020.