France’s gambling market reached €14bn in 2024 GGR
France's gambling market grows by 4.7% from 2023.
Key points:
– France’s gambling market generated €14bn ($15bn) in revenue for 2024, marking a 4.7% increase from 2023
– Online gambling sees a record €2.6bn GGR, driven by online sports betting which accounts for 43% of overall market growth
In 2024, the French market, billed by regulator ANJ as the fourth-largest in Europe, recorded €14bn in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a 4.7% rise year-on-year.
The increase is influenced by growth in lottery and online sports betting sectors. Online sports betting has seen a 19% rise in revenue, reaching €1.8bn, while overall online gambling revenue grew by 12%, totalling €2.6bn.
The number of active player accounts in the online gaming market has also risen, with a total of 5.7 million accounts, an 11% increase from 2023. Sports betting accounts for the largest share of growth, with poker and horse racing showing smaller increases. The age demographic of sports bettors is becoming younger, with 30% of participants now aged between 18 and 24.
FDJ United continues to focus on the French market, with a GGR exceeding €7bn, up 6% compared to 2023. PMU has maintained stable net profits and a growing player base despite experiencing a slight decline in market share.
Good to know: The outlook for 2025 indicates continued market growth, with a focus on new gambling tax laws, rising competition among operators, and new products like monetizable digital objects
For context, EGBA reported a European GGR of €123.4bn for FY24 in March 2025, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth, with online gambling holding 39% of the market share.
In April, FDJ United’s Q1 revenue stood at €925m, with a 21.8% decline in international lottery, influenced by changes in tax rates, European football competition formats and retail product offering.
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