Denmark's self-exclusion tool ROFUS sees decade-long surge in problem gambling sign-ups
Denmark has long focused on reducing problem gambling through strict player protection measures. A key part of this effort is ROFUS, the Register of Voluntary Excluded Players, which launched a decade ago. The platform allows gamblers to ban themselves from betting activities, with usage growing steadily over time. The ROFUS system was introduced in 2012, offering gamblers a way to self-exclude from betting. In its first year, 1,456 people signed up. By 2017, that number had climbed to 12,877, showing a clear upward trend.
Usage surged further in 2020, with 26,116 gamblers registered. By the end of 2021, the total reached 30,451. Data revealed that young men aged 20-29 were the most likely group to use the self-exclusion tool. Beyond ROFUS, Denmark has continued strengthening its gambling safeguards. Plans now include mandatory player cards for local betting shops. These cards will verify age and monitor gambling behaviour, adding another layer of protection.
Denmark’s approach combines self-exclusion tools like ROFUS with stricter monitoring measures. The steady rise in platform users suggests growing awareness of problem gambling risks. With new age-verification systems on the way, the country aims to maintain one of Europe’s lowest rates of gambling-related harm.
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