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France posted another year of gambling growth in 2025, with total gross gaming revenue reaching €14.1 billion. New data from ANJ shows online betting kept growing, lottery activity stayed strong, and casinos also added to the rise.
Good to Know
- France gambling GGR rose 3% in 2025 to €14.1 billion.
- Online gambling revenue climbed 8.5% to €2.617 billion.
- ANJ warned that rising play levels could increase gambling harm.
Online Betting and Lottery Lift France Gambling Revenue
France regulated gambling market grew from €13.7 billion in 2024 to €14.1 billion in 2025, according to ANJ. That 3% increase put the country close to other major European markets, behind the UK at 4.3% but ahead of Italy at 1.9%.
Online gambling gave the clearest boost. Competitive online gambling revenue rose 8.5% to €2.617 billion, taking online share of the full market to 18.5%, up from 16.4% in 2023. Sports betting, horse racing betting, and poker all posted gains, while unique online players rose 7.5% to 4.2 million and active accounts reached 6.1 million, up 7.1%. Multi activity players jumped 25%, showing that more users are playing across several verticals.
Sports betting remained the main online driver. Revenue climbed 10.4% to €1.766 billion, while stakes rose 12% to €11.517 billion. Football and tennis led that rise, making up 49% and 30% of stake growth. Active sports betting accounts reached 5.3 million, up 7.9%, and unique bettors hit 3.6 million, up 8.6%.
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Poker also had a strong year. Revenue increased 6.5% to €525 million, pushed fully by tournament play. Active poker accounts rose 16.5% to 2.5 million, while unique players grew 15.1% to 1.9 million. Horse racing betting grew more slowly, with revenue up 2.4% to €326 million.
Outside online play, FDJ United generated €6.95 billion in GGR, up 2.8%, which gave it 49.2% of the full market. Lottery products drove much of that result, while European online operations, especially in the UK and the Netherlands, fell 8%. Casinos also improved, with GGR up 3.4% to €2.816 billion and admissions reaching 31.6 million visits. Slot machines produced about 82% of casino GGR.
ANJ Flags Player Protection and 2026 Risks
ANJ also pointed to risk. A 2024 estimate from the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction found around 1.17 million people in France show problematic gambling behaviour, including about 360,000 excessive players. ANJ said operators need better tools to track risky behaviour and act earlier.
France now ranks seventh worldwide and third in Europe by GGR, behind Italy and the UK. ANJ is also watching new products, including the JONUM regime, which now covers monetisable digital games with gambling like mechanics, such as tradeable in game items.
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Looking ahead, ANJ said 2026 could bring added pressure from tax changes, stronger competition, and the Fifa World Cup.
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, president of the ANJ, said:
“2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the entire gambling market. Whether it’s consolidating acquisitions, quickly reversing a growing decline, or facing increased competition on the eve of the Fifa World Cup, all indicators are flashing red for the regulator.
“In this tense context, compounded by the emergence of new forms of betting, it is essential to continue the anticipated shift towards a less intensive gambling model and to propose adjustments to the current regulatory framework to reduce the perceived risk of gambling.”
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