Denmark’s government tables gambling reform bill for phased 2027 rollout
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Denmark’s government tabled a gambling reform bill on 7 October, reported by iGaming Business. The proposal schedules reforms from January to October 2027, including a live sports advertising ban from ten minutes before kick-off until ten minutes after an event ends, starting in July 2027. It would also give Spillemyndigheden inspection powers without a court order and criminalise marketing unlicensed gambling.
Why it matters
The proposal would change advertising rules, licence requirements and enforcement powers for gambling operators in Denmark.