In 2024, the gross revenue of the French market (PBJ) reached €14 billion (+ 4.7% YoY).
FDJ United is in the lead (for the first time over €7 billion PBJ), while the casino sector recorded €2.7 billion PBJ with a stable 31 million entries.
The online market has updated the record: €2.6 billion PBJ, of which online sports betting - €1.76 billion (the main driver of growth), poker - €493 million, online hippodrome - €339 million; PMU as a whole - €1.7 billion PBJ.
The number of active player accounts has grown to 5.7 million (unique - 3.9 million).
From July 1, 2025, social contributions have been increased: for online sports betting - up to 15% PBJ, for poker - 10% PBJ, which may affect the trajectory of 2025.
France is Europe's 4th market: gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached ~ €14 billion in 2024. We analyze the structure (lotteries/retail, online, betting and horse racing), the shares of key segments, the dynamics of 2025 and what it means for operators and players.
Learn more →How casinos shape the tourist flow in France: Riviera, Normandy, Alps and spa towns; effect for hotels, gastronomy, events and MICE; architecture and city branding; responsibility and sustainability. Practical routes for guests and a checklist for the regions.
Learn more →We analyze how much and how lotteries and bets are paid in France: "public prélèvements" with GGR, the role of FDJ and PMU, shares for the budget, social insurance and sports, raising rates from 2025. We give guidance on the amounts and explain why lotteries are the main donor, and online betting enhances the contribution.
Learn more →What professions are in demand in the French gambling industry: terrestrial casinos, online operators (sports, poker, lotteries), compliance and responsible play, IT and data directions, gastronomy and events. Career paths, requirements, schedules, soft skills and where to look for vacancies.
Learn more →We compare four large legal zones in Europe: France, Great Britain, Italy and Spain. What is allowed online (slots/roulette/poker/betting), how advertising and bonuses are regulated, the role of land casinos, taxes and liability. Plus - advice to the player and a cheat sheet for the operator.
Learn more →How France is containing the risks of gambling addiction: ANJ rules, restrictions on advertising and bonuses, protection of minors, self-control tools (limits, self-exclusion), the role of operators and families where to look for help, and why the country's "offline model" reduces the pressure of bright online casino content.
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