France’s GGR is growing steadily, and FDJ’s Kindred acquisition has provided a more competitive environment for players. But incoming tax hikes and a lack of movement on igaming is stifling that growth. So, what’s holding the market back from finally legalising online casino?
France’s gambling market has steadily evolved over the years from casinos based largely in coastal areas to the opening up of online betting under the French Gambling Act of 2010.
In the first half of 2024, the country’s regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), reported that the overall turnover in the French gambling sector increased by 3.8% to reach €5.5 billion ($5.25 billion/£4.13 billion) year-on-year.
