France’s gambling market is back in growth mode. In 2024 according to the French National Gambling Authority (Autorité Nationale des Jeux – ANJ), total gross gaming revenue reached €14 billion – up nearly 5% from 2023. A big reason: online sports betting France surged thanks to the Euro football championships and the Paris Olympics.

• Online sports betting saw gross gaming revenue of €1.8 billion in 2024, up 19% from 2023. This made it the second-largest contributor to total market growth, accounting for 43% of the overall increase. Sports betting now represents more than 12% of France’s entire gambling market.

• Online gambling overall hit a record €2.6 billion GGR, climbing 12% over the previous year. This marks a rebound after two years of decline. Active Player Accounts rose 11% to 5.7 million, showing renewed interest across segments.

• The number of unique online gamblers reached 3.9 million in 2024, up 8% year-on-year. On average, each player held 1.5 accounts. Sports betting continues to attract younger users—30% are aged 18 to 24—and more women are joining.

• Football dominated stakes with €5.63 billion in bets, followed by tennis (€2.27B), basketball (€914M) and rugby (€186M). These four sports made up nearly 88% of all online sports bets. Lesser-known sports like volleyball and badminton also saw 31% stake growth.

• FDJ United remains the top player, with gross gaming revenue above €7 billion, nearly half of the total market. Its lottery division grew by 5%, bringing in €5.8 billion. The group is expanding further via acquisitions.

• PMU’s core business declined slightly with GGR down 2% to €1.7 billion, yet net profit stayed stable at €837 million. Despite losing market share to online sports betting, PMU regained 2019 player numbers with a 6% rise to 3.5 million.

• Casino revenues grew 1.2% to €2.7 billion in 2024. Visitor numbers held steady at 31 million. Gaming clubs slowed slightly, reporting €123 million GGR.

• The 2025 outlook brings potential challenges including higher promotional spending and market saturation. A new 15% tax on marketing communications from July could reduce operator investment.

• The upcoming opening of the JONUM (monetisable digital objects) market in September 2025 will be closely monitored. The ANJ regulator aims to ensure it doesn’t blur lines with traditional gambling.

• “The French market is growing at a rate comparable to the major European markets,” said ANJ Chairwoman Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin. She highlighted the need to shift toward less risky gambling models and change how society views gaming.