Credit: Denmark Ministry of Culture
- Danish government officials revealed a new strategy for encouraging the growth of esports in the country.
- A dedicated Esports Panel will be formed this spring to help guide industry growth, foster up and coming talent (including girls), create/maintain healthy communities, and address parent concerns.
- The initiative is supported by Denmark’s Minister of Culture Mette Brock and Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
The Government of Denmark has revealed a new strategy to support pro players from the region, pursue revenue opportunities, consider revision of applicable laws, and address problem areas.
A dedicated Esports Panel will be formed “prior to the summer holiday” that will be tasked with creating a sustainable esports infrastructure in Denmark. This includes the development of Danish talent, attracting more women to the sport, and pursuing commercial opportunities.
In addition to taking advantage of all the positive aspects that esports bring to the country, the Esports Panel will also address concerns such as cheating, skin betting, community toxicity, and parental concerns about their children’s involvement.
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Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has previously shown his support for esports. He opened the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 
Blast Pro Series in Copenhagen in November, and visited the Astralis organization headquarters last week to observe and offer encouragement.
In a press release outlining the government’s plans, the Ministry of Culture cited a number of statistics about esports in the region. Among them was that 96% of Danish teenage boys play video games, half of which on a daily basis. In addition, nearly half of all Danish adults play on computer, mobile, and consoles.
Danske Gymnastik- & Idrætsforeninger, the Danish Gymnastics and Sports Association, is home to 4,912 esports members in 138 associations as of 2018. The country is also home to peripheral brand SteelSeries , as well as broadcaster TV2, the latter of which has partnered with ESL , DreamHack , and RFRSH Entertainment .
