The major change in the current Danish history is undoubtedly the enactment of the Gambling Act and the formation of the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), also known as Spillemyndigheden, in 2010. This move opened up the gambling landscape, offering offshore casino operators a chance to enter the Danish gambling market. This move was informed by the need to curb 'illegal' gambling and boost gambling revenue.
2012 saw the Danish gambling landscape welcome several foreign operators, forcing Danske Spil into a competition. The first year alone saw more than 20 offshore casinos obtain a Danish license. The 2010 gambling act was further amended in 2018, further opening the Danish gambling space.
Esports nowadays in Denmark
Recent numbers accrued by top esports events in Denmark are undoubtedly impressive. The esports betting industry is fast catching up with other gambling forms regarding playing numbers and revenues generated by the industry.
Renowned bookmakers widely cover Esports events. Sports betting platforms that offer esports fall into two main classes: traditional and esports-only betting sites. Ideally, traditional sites cover both traditional sports and esports markets. On the other hand, eSports-only sites confine themselves to only esports.
It is worth noting that esports betting sites in the country are relatively small. The fact that they touch on a limited aspect of the betting marketplace tends to limit them in many regards, especially in terms of offering a wholesome gaming experience.
As much as this might sound counter-intuitive, it is safe to say that most Danish esports punters prefer betting at traditional online betting sites. Moreover, licensed offshore gambling sites that serve Danish punters should have a .dk domain besides their normal sites.