Location: France
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
France: FDJ’s total Q1 revenue up 7%
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. In total, group revenue came to €710m... more
