Location: France
Groupe Partouche Q3 revenue flat as “gloomy” French summer impacts casinos
The French casino operator reported a flat 0.4% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue in Q3 as casino attendance was impacted by... more
French tennis player takes legal action over online abuse from bettors
French tennis player Alice Tubello has filed a complaint over online abuse from sports bettors following 300 hateful messages she received... more
Gambling revenue at Betclic’s parent company surges 52.5% in H1 to €698m
Betclic owner Banijay Group declared €698m [$765m] in online betting and gaming revenue for H1 2024, marking an “outstanding” year-on-year... more
France records 24% increase in H1 sports bets despite underwhelming Euros
Sports betting in France grew 24% as €5bn ($5.4bn) was wagered on sports in the country during the first half of 2024, according to new... more
France: FDJ hits €1.43B revenue in H1 as it awaits Kindred deal
French operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has reported a robust performance for the first half of 2024, with revenue reaching €1.43bn... more
Illegal market outstrips licensed French gambling, industry group warns
French online gaming association AFJEL says Euro 2024 handle for its members fell far below pre-tournament estimates amid a rise in illegal... more
Casino re-openings push Groupe Partouche revenue up to €173.7m in Q2
France’s Groupe Partouche has reported a 2.7% year-on-year rise in gross gaming revenue to €173.7m ($186.8m) in Q2, helped by the reopening... more
France’s regulator urges caution ahead of potential €1B in bets on Euro 2024
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the regulator of gambling in France, has launched a new problem gambling prevention campaign... more
France’s gambling mediator, regulator seek to toughen duties preventing excessive gambling
Médiateur des Jeux, France’s gambling mediator issued its annual report [last] week in partnership with industry regulator Autorité... more
French gambling hits GGR high note of €13.4 billion in 2023
France’s sports betting and gaming operators saw their gross gaming revenues rise 3.5% YoY and reach €13.4bn [$14.3bn] in 2023. National... more
