State revenue from lottery taxes and rates

The French model of financing through gambling is built around public withdrawals (prélèvements publics) with GGR (gross gaming income). The money goes not only to the general budget, but also targeted - to the social insurance system, the municipal level, to support sports and horse racing. In practice, the main "donors" remain lotteries (FDJ) and rates (sports and hippodrome), and from July 1, 2025, the fiscal burden on online verticals has increased.

1) Where the money comes from: base and rates

GGR as a base. In most segments, tax and quasi-tax charges count against GGR. This makes revenues more predictable for the budget than the "turnover" model. In 2024, the total GGR of the market reached ~ €14 billion (-4th European market).

Lotteries (FDJ). For Loto/EuroMillions games, the aggregate "public prélèvements" is brought to ≈69% GGR; for "other circulation and instant" - ≈56,5% GGR (increase from 2025, including due to an increase in the share of CSG social contributions).

Online sports betting. Cumulative withdrawals from 2025 increased to ≈59,3% GGR (including CSG growth from 10.6% to 15% GGR).

Racecourse Bet (PMU). Separate rates and distributions are applied in favor of the racing industry; this is a "historical" feature of the model.

2) How much is in the money: benchmarks for 2024

FDJ as budget anchor. According to the group, public withdrawals in favor of the state and beneficiaries of FDJ products in 2024 exceeded €4.4 billion (after these withdrawals, "revenue from games in France" from the group amounted to ~ €2.6 billion). This well shows the scale of the fiscal contribution of lotteries.

Online segment and betting. Against the backdrop of the 2024 sports calendar (Euro and Paris-2024), the online market (sports + poker) has grown and strengthened the tax base for future periods. In 2024, online gave ~ €2.6-2.7 billion GGR (≈18% of the market).

Dynamics 2025 (H1). In the first half of 2025, the market added ≈3,5% to €5.7 billion GGR, which supports receipts at already increased rates.

3) Where funds go: distribution among recipients

The French model is not limited to a single "tax to the budget": a significant part of the funds is directed to social and sectoral funds. According to Conseil des prélèvements obligatoires (CPO), in 2023, ~ 23% of specific fees for games were directed not to the general budget, but to beneficiaries - primarily to social insurance, as well as to the municipal level, to the Nats Agency. sports, racing societies and ANSP (nat. public health agency). The rest remains at the disposal of the state (budget).

4) Why the lottery gives more than bets

1. Wide retail and coverage. FDJ relies on the ~ of tens of thousands of points of sale plus the official online, which stabilizes fees even outside the "sports" years.

2. Higher rate of withdrawals. The nominal interest of "public prélèvements" on lotto/momenta is noticeably higher than on bets.

3. Product portfolio. FDJ carries massive "low-threshold" products - regular checkout, predicted flows.

5) What changed from July 1, 2025

Growth of CSG and aggregate betting in sports and lotteries. For sports, this is a jerk up to ≈59,3% GGR, for lotteries - + 1 pp to Loto/EuroMillions and + 1 pp to "other" circulation/instant products (including due to the growth of CSG). According to FDJ estimates, the effect of 2025 on EBITDA is about €45 million.

ANJ policy and sustainability. At the same time, the regulator notes market growth in 2024 and stability in 2025, which helps smooth out the impact of rising rates on total revenues.

6) How to read the numbers in the news: Three clues

1. GGR ≠ rate turnover. For PMU, media more often mentions mise (turnovers) rather than GGR; taxes count against GGR, so match correctly.

2. Operators' "prélèvements publics" is "tax/quasi-tax." When FDJ writes about €4.4 billion prélèvements per year, these are government and targeted withdrawals, not "operating costs."

3. Part of the money goes targeted. The distribution between the budget/social insurance/sports/hippodromes is recorded in separate laws and by-laws; therefore, recipient shares vary between segments.

7) What it means for the player and the business

For the player: lotteries and bets from licensed operators are transparent payments and understandable taxes "on the side of the operator." You do not pay personal income tax from winning a lotto/bet like in the USA; the fiscal burden is already "sewn" into the grocery economy through prélèvements. (Exceptions/debate about possible taxation of winnings are subject to separate initiatives, but not the current regime.)

For the operator: raising rates in 2025 requires careful advertising (under the control of ANJ), focus on retention and omnichannel. With a high share of prélèvements, the key remains efficiency and RG tools, and not "aggressive bonuses."

8) Short FAQ

Why does lotto "feed" the budget stronger than rates?

Due to the high rate of prélèvements on lotteries and the mass nature of the FDJ product.

How much does FDJ give per year?

About €4.4 billion in public withdrawals at the end of 2024 (before distribution between the state and other beneficiaries).

Has online sports become "minus" after tax increases?

No: the rate rose to ≈59,3% GGR, but the market is growing; influence - on the margin of operators, and not on the very fact of receipts.

In France, lotteries and betting are important sources of government and targeted revenue. FDJ lotteries bring the lion's share thanks to the high prélèvements rate and mass coverage, and sports betting strengthens the overall base, especially in "sports" years. Since July 1, 2025, the fiscal burden on the verticals has increased (especially due to CSG), but the market remains dynamic - therefore, budget revenues and beneficiaries remain stable.