Danish government reaches new agreement on non-profit lotteries and match-fixing
The DGA has entered into a new agreement with the government on games that makes lotteries in voluntary associations more relaxed
The Danish government, alongside all the parties in the Folketing (the Danish Parliament), has entered into an agreement on a new set of rules for charity lotteries in voluntary associations whilst also giving the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) new control powers.
The new rules will make it easier and simpler for a voluntary association such as a charity to hold, for example, a bingo event or lottery, where money is collected for the association itself or another good cause.
The minister for taxation, Jeppe Bruus, said: “The agreement is first and foremost a helping hand to the many voluntary associations around Denmark, who think bingo and other lotteries are a good and easy way to raise some money for a good cause.
“The rules become simpler and taxes on winnings are removed. With the agreement, we do away with a number of outdated rules that were a nuisance to many associations.”
In addition to this new set of rules, the agreement focuses on strengthening the DGA’s control of the gaming industry and combating match-fixing. Due to this agreement, betting operators will be required to report signs and suspicions of match-fixing. Also, the position of the secretariat for the platform will be moved from Anti-Doping Denmark to the DGA.
On the subject of match-fixing, Bruus went on to say: “Match-fixing is a serious problem because it threatens to destroy the integrity of the sport. Unfortunately, we have seen extensive examples of this around Europe – in some cases with criminal ringleaders.
“The game providers are already making an effort today, but now we are tightening the requirements for them further, so that they become even more active participants in the fight against match-fixing.”
The agreement also gives the DGA authority to issue injunctions, among other things; when they discover any violations, they will have to involve the police even for minor offences.