The online sports betting market continued to drive digital growth in France during the first half of the year despite no football Euros or World Cup tournament and FDJ United consolidated its position as the leading French gambling operator, figures published by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) on Wednesday revealed.
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) across all verticals was up 6% to €1.4bn [$1.6bn] and sports betting grew strongly despite the absence of major sporting events, with stakes up 15% to €6bn [$7bn] vs. H1 2024 and GGR up 10% to €961m [$1.13bn]. Active and unique player numbers rose by more than 10% for the vertical.
