Online casino licence cost in Denmark (2026)
In 2026 a Danish online casino or betting licence costs DKK 343,300 to apply for (DKK 480,600 for both), and the annual fee runs from DKK 73,200 to DKK 6,447,500 depending on gross gaming revenue. Gaming duty is 28% of gross gaming revenue.
Figures checked against official sources on 20 October 2026
DKK 343,300 (DKK 480,600 for casino and betting combined)
DKK 73,200 to DKK 6,447,500 by gross gaming revenue
28% of gross gaming revenue
Licence types
Licence for online casino
Online casino games. Duration: Up to 5 years.
Source: Spillemyndigheden: Apply for an online casino licence
Licence for betting
Betting, online and land-based. Duration: Up to 5 years.
Source: Spilleloven (LBK nr 1182 af 22/09/2025), Retsinformation
Combined licence
Both betting and online casino. Duration: Up to 5 years.
Source: Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino
Revenue-restricted licence
A licence for small operators whose revenue stays under fixed caps. Duration: Up to 1 year.
Source: Spillemyndigheden: Fees on revenue-restricted licences
Spillemyndigheden fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | DKK 343,300 | Per application, betting or online casino (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Application fee, combined | DKK 480,600 | Per application, betting and online casino together (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Renewal fee | DKK 137,300 | Per renewal, betting or online casino (DKK 171,700 combined) (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR under DKK 5m | DKK 73,200 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR DKK 5m–10m | DKK 183,000 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR DKK 10m–25m | DKK 329,300 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR DKK 25m–50m | DKK 658,500 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR DKK 50m–100m | DKK 1,170,700 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR DKK 100m–200m | DKK 2,195,000 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR DKK 200m–500m | DKK 3,658,300 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Annual fee, GGR DKK 500m and above | DKK 6,447,500 | Per year, by the calendar year's gross gaming revenue; amounts are indexed every year (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino |
| Revenue-restricted licence | DKK 68,700 | Per application; DKK 34,400 is refunded if the application is rejected (from 2026) | Spillemyndigheden: Fees on revenue-restricted licences |
Gaming tax
28%
Online casino: Gross gaming revenue (stakes minus winnings) (from 1 January 2021 (previously 20%)).
28%
Betting: Gross gaming revenue (from 1 January 2021 (previously 20%)).
Requirements that affect the cost
- Local entity or representative
- Applicants not resident or established in Denmark or another EU/EEA country must appoint a representative in Denmark, approved by Spillemyndigheden.Source: Spilleloven (LBK nr 1182 af 22/09/2025), Retsinformation
How to apply: Spillemyndigheden: Apply for an online casino licence
Other costs to budget for
The licence and tax are only part of a launch budget. These costs vary too much by operator to give official figures, but every plan for Denmark should account for them:
- Legal and licensing advisers for the application and ongoing compliance.
- Gaming platform and game content (B2B suppliers, often certified per market).
- Testing and certification of games and systems by an approved testing lab.
- Payments, identity verification (KYC) and responsible-gambling tooling.
- Local staff or a local representative, where the regulator requires one.
- Player acquisition: media, creative and affiliate costs within the market's advertising rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online casino licence cost in Denmark?
Spillemyndigheden application fee: DKK 343,300 (DKK 480,600 for casino and betting combined). Annual fee: DKK 73,200 to DKK 6,447,500 by gross gaming revenue. Gaming tax: 28% of gross gaming revenue. Platform, legal, testing and marketing costs come on top and vary by operator.
What is the online gambling tax in Denmark?
28% for online casino, charged on gross gaming revenue (stakes minus winnings) (from 1 January 2021 (previously 20%)). 28% for betting, charged on gross gaming revenue (from 1 January 2021 (previously 20%)).
How long is a Spillemyndigheden licence valid?
Licence for online casino: Up to 5 years.
Do you need a local company or representative in Denmark?
Applicants not resident or established in Denmark or another EU/EEA country must appoint a representative in Denmark, approved by Spillemyndigheden.
Planning a launch in Denmark?
Once the licence is in place, we plan and run compliant display, video and DOOH campaigns in Denmark, gated on licence, market and age before every bid.
Get a media planSources
- Spillemyndigheden: Apply for an online casino licence
- Spilleloven (LBK nr 1182 af 22/09/2025), Retsinformation
- Spillemyndigheden: Fees on betting and online casino
- Spillemyndigheden: Fees on revenue-restricted licences
- Skattestyrelsen: Afgift af onlinekasino (E.A.9.8)
- Skattestyrelsen: Afgift af væddemål (E.A.9.7)
Figures are copied from official sources as published on the date shown and may change. This page is general information for planning, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm current fees and requirements with Spillemyndigheden and your advisers before applying.