France’s Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has published its latest semi-annual report, revealing an all-time high of €5.7 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2025 a 3.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The regulator described the results as “absolutely unprecedented,” citing digital expansion and the continued strength of sports wagering as key drivers of growth.
Sports betting remains the engine of the French gambling market, with a 10% rise in GGR to €961 million and a 15% jump in total stakes to €6 billion. The number of active betting accounts grew 11% to 4.1 million, signalling robust engagement even without major sporting events like those in 2024. Tennis wagers, boosted by the Paris Grand Slam, saw a 22% surge in volume.
FDJ United also recorded remarkable progress, with group GGR rising 19% year-on-year following its acquisition of Kindred. Traditional draw games and Euromillions jackpots contributed to strong results across exclusive rights segments.
In contrast, poker experienced a 4% decline in GGR to €246 million, while horse racing remained steady at €174 million. The ANJ noted that despite growing participation, poker operators are struggling to monetise new players.
Looking ahead, the regulator cautioned that the market’s outlook for the second half of 2025 depends on how operators adapt to rising taxation and player retention challenges. Nonetheless, France’s performance cements its position as one of the world’s most dynamic and influential iGaming markets.
