Giving greater powers to the regulator of Denmark’s gambling market is among the goals of amendments to the Gambling Act proposed by the Ministry of Taxation, SBC News reported November 7.
Several months ago Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) was granted new powers by the Anti-Doping Denmark bill which gave it the task of fighting match-fixing and protecting sports integrity.
Now the Ministry has proposed giving DGA the authority to obtain “necessary information” and to “confidentially exchange information” related to match-fixing to enhance its sports integrity mission. Some lawmakers also suggest giving it the power to issue injunctions and reprimands, not just to operators, but to suppliers. Which could include revoking licenses.
The DGA’s power over data processing would also be enhanced by the bill, which is in the consultation phase.
Since all these new powers would inevitably require more funding, the tax ministry proposes new fees on slot machines and introducing a new license for business to business suppliers, and, of course, a new higher fee to go with it.
The ministry proposes changing to a fee based on the license holder’s annual taxable gambling income. This could bring in an additional DDK 1.3 million ($185,955) in 2024 and DKK 3.5 million from then on, the ministry estimates.
During the consultation phase, industry stakeholders such as the Land-based Gambling Association Denmark (LGA) and Casino Association will provide input. Plus the Danish Sports Confederation, the Danish Vending Machine Industry Association, the Danish Trot and Gallop Union and the Danish Bar Association.
