France’s gambling industry recorded €6.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the first six months of 2024, marking an 8% increase year-on-year. The data, released by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), reflects robust performance across all three major regulatory segments: lottery games, online gambling, and land-based casinos. Among these sectors, online sports betting was a standout, continuing the upward trend from previous years. However, the first half also saw lottery and poker contribute significantly to the market’s overall performance. The industry continues to show resilience and adaptability, buoyed by consistent online engagement and strong player participation. Lottery Games Lead in Revenue, But Sports Betting Surges in Activity Lotteries remained the primary revenue generator, delivering €3.3 billion in GGR—an 1.8% rise compared to the same period last year. Of this, draw-based games contributed €2 billion and instant games €1.3 billion. While this represents a modest increase in revenue, the… Read More
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Source: Casino News Daily
