iGaming in France: Industry’s Financial Achievements for H1 2025

Main Figures from the Financial Report

The gross revenue of the online gambling sector experienced an increase of 3.5%, reaching €5.7 billion.

Let us compare this figure with data from previous periods:

• 2022 — €5.1 billion;
• 2023 — €5.3 billion (up 2%);
• 2024 — €5.5 billion (up 4%).

In H1 2025, the iGaming vertical generated €1.4 billion, while the online wagering segment earned €960 million. The number of active players on entertainment portals increased by 9% YoY, reaching 4.7 million.

Shifting Focus to Betting

Sportsbooks maintain their position and show a steady upturn even without major niche events like those in 2024. The overall market turnover grew by 15%, hitting a record €6 billion.

The most popular sports among French betting enthusiasts:

• football, which continues to lead with a 13% upsurge in handle;
• tennis, with its notable 22% growth thanks to the annual Roland Garros contest;
• horse racing, which remained stable with a profit of €174 million for H1 2025;
• poker, which is the only category to experience a decline, with revenue dropping to €246 million.

The market share of rugby matches and other disciplines also remained unchanged YoY.

Prospects for France’s Online Gaming Sector

The country's regulatory authority anticipates sustained growth in the 2nd half of 2025. However, providers and operators remain more sceptical given the recent implementation of a new tax reform effective from July 1st. Consequently, all niche businesses are now subject to an increased GGR charge, thereby elevating the financial burden on digital brands to around 60%.

A major local company, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), has already reported a profit decrease. By this year's end, the operator expects revenue to decline by €45 million. Similarly, in the Netherlands, authorities have raised tax pressure on the gaming business, which has notably slowed the growth of the legal sector and boosted the influence of offshore brands.

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