PokerStars Earns Sports Betting License in Denmark

PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. brand is entering the Danish sports betting market with a one-year license.

PokerStars announced that the Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) has granted them a temporary one-year sports betting license. The popular gambling site has also shared their plan to acquire a full five-year license. Their sports betting services will launch soon, and they might be followed by casino games, later in 2016.

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According to the vice president of corporate communications for Amaya, Eric Hollreiser, sports betting is a popular pastime for sports fans. It “provides a way for them to put their passion and knowledge to the test in competition with friends and other fans.” He added that the company is a committed supporter of “local regulation that protects players, creates a viable, competitive marketplace and provides revenue for local governments.”