The France gambling market kept moving upwards in 2025, even without a major sporting calendar boost.  According to French National Gambling Authority ANJ growth in the France gambling market was largely supported by online activity, alongside lottery and casino performance – see more details:

• Total market GGR reached EUR 14.1bn, showing a 3% year-on-year increase, putting France close to other large European markets in terms of growth. The increase was modest but consistent across several verticals. Lottery, online betting and casinos were the main contributors to this upward trend.
• Online gambling brought in EUR 2.6bn in GGR, up 8.5% compared to 2024. Sports betting remained the dominant segment with EUR 1.77bn, accounting for roughly two-thirds of online revenue. Poker and horse racing both posted smaller gains, with slower growth rates.
• The number of online players continued to rise, reaching 4.2 million, up 7.5% year-on-year. Active accounts climbed to 6.1 million, showing that engagement remains steady. More players are now using multiple products rather than focusing on a single vertical.
• FDJ United remained a central part of the France gambling market, generating EUR 6.95bn from its exclusive rights operations. Lottery products were the main driver of this performance. However, its online betting and gaming activities outside France declined over the same period.
• Land-based casinos reported EUR 2.8bn in GGR, an increase of 3.4%, with slot machines still accounting for the largest share of revenue.
• In contrast, PMU continued to struggle, with both revenue and player numbers declining. Paris gaming clubs also saw GGR fall after temporary closures earlier in the year.

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