Danes’ Gambling Spend Decreases in August 2026

In August 2026, the Danes’ total gambling spend saw a year-on-year decline adjusted for changes in GDP. That is clear from the latest monthly statistics by the Danish Gambling Authority. The betting market, in particular, experienced a significant decline.

The figures show that the Danes’ total gambling spend adjusted for changes in GDP in August 2026 saw a year-on-year fall by 7.1%. In the betting market, the fall was 42.7%, while the online casino market increased by 12.5%. Slot machines experienced a fall of 2.6% while the remaining two markets, land-based bingo and land-based casinos, experienced growth of 6.4% and 8.7%, respectively.

The monthly statistics also include figures on the Danish Gambling Authority’s Register of self-excluded players (ROFUS) and the helpline StopSpillet.