The iGaming market in France reached 1.45 billion euros by the end of the first half of 2026
In France, the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of licensed operators in the online gambling sector reached nearly one and a half billion euros in the first half of 2026. It grew by 11% compared to the previous year, reported the local regulator ANJ.
The main portion of the semi-annual GGR in the iGaming market was driven by sports betting, totaling 995 million euros (+11.6%). The total amount wagered by bookmakers reached 6.6 billion euros (+10.6%). A particularly significant increase in betting volumes occurred in June during the World Cup, with a monthly rise of 47%.
Regarding other segments, GGR from online poker increased by 13.4% to 290 million euros, while GGR from horse racing bets grew by 2.8% to 164 million euros.
As a result, ANJ writes, the share of the iGaming segment in the total GGR of the country's gambling market reached 25.6%.
Separately, the regulator calculated how many French residents are currently engaged in iGaming. As of the end of June 2026, the number of active gaming accounts in the country was 5.85 million (+24%), and the number of unique players was 4.06 million (+17%).