🇫🇷 French Gambling Market Hits Record Revenue in Q2 2021
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Total Revenue:
€617 million ($715.4 million) — a 91% increase year-on-year from €323 million in Q2 2020. -
Drivers of Growth:
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Major sporting events:
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UEFA Euro 2020
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French Open and Wimbledon
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Pandemic-related recovery compared to low Q2 2020.
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Segment Breakdown:
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Sports Betting:
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Revenue: €420 million
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Up 347% year-on-year.
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Total stakes: €2.15 billion — 2nd highest ever in a single quarter (behind Q1 2021).
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Horse Racing Betting:
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Revenue: €95 million
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Up 8% year-on-year.
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Online Poker:
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Revenue: €103 million
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Down 27% year-on-year.
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H1 2021 Totals:
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Total revenue: €1.2 billion (+59% vs. H1 2020)
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Sports betting: €777 million (+118%)
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Horse racing: €205 million (+27%)
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Poker: €223 million (-7%)
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🧠 Key Takeaway:
While the French gambling market saw record growth driven by major sports events and pandemic recovery, regulators are signaling a shift toward tighter oversight, especially in advertising ethics and consumer protection.
