France online gambling grows 11% in H1 2026; sports betting stakes reach €6.6 billion

By The Weekly Edge desk · 15 October 2026

Summary

French online gambling gross gaming revenue reached €1.45 billion in the first half of 2026, up 11% year on year, and now makes up 25.6% of the market excluding casinos and gaming clubs. Online sports betting stakes rose 10.6% to €6.6 billion, with growth heavily concentrated in June when the World Cup began. Exclusive-rights operators declined: FDJ United's domestic GGR fell 2% to €3.43 billion, while PMU's stakes dropped 3.8% to €3.1 billion.

Why it matters

Operators and investors should assess whether online growth persists beyond June’s World Cup-driven surge.

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