France’s gambling market recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €5.66 billion in the first half of 2026, representing an increase of just 0.5% compared with the same period last year. The result marks a slowdown from the 4.1% growth recorded in H1 2025, as weaker performance from exclusive-rights operators offset gains in online gambling. According to figures released by gambling regulator Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the online sector generated €1.45 billion in GGR, up 11% year-on-year. Its share of […]

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German gaming operator Merkur has agreed to acquire a controlling position in Société Française de Casinos (SFC) through the purchase of a majority interest in Casigrangi, the holding company behind the Le Stelsia casino group. The transaction would strengthen Merkur’s presence in France and could ultimately result in SFC being removed from the Euronext Paris stock exchange. According to Dealroom, the agreement was formalized through a put option arrangement signed on 27 August 2026 between Merkur Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH and […]

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As France prepares for its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country’s leading addiction support network has renewed calls for stricter controls on sports betting, arguing that current safeguards are insufficient to address growing public health concerns. Fédération Addiction has unveiled a package of 15 measures aimed at reshaping how sports betting is regulated in France. Among the proposals are a complete ban on athletes and sports personalities promoting betting products, an end to gambling sponsorships in sport, […]

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Groupe Partouche recorded steady growth in the second quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, with consolidated revenue reaching €109.5 million, up 2.5% from €106.9 million in the same period in 2025. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) increased 1.9% to €182.1 million, while net gaming revenue rose 1.7% to €84.5 million. In France, GGR climbed 1.6% to €163.1 million. Despite a slight decline in slot machine revenue, down 1.7% to €125.8 million due to the closure of the Berck casino, table games performed […]

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Groupe Partouche has officially launched its new gaming venue in Paris following a €100 million investment, bringing one of the capital’s largest poker and table gaming clubs to Avenue de la Grande-Armée near the Arc de Triomphe. The new Partouche Casino Club opened its doors on May 12, 2026, replacing the operator’s former location on Rue de Berri. Spread across 8,500 square meters and seven floors, the venue combines gaming areas, restaurants, bars, tournament facilities and future VIP spaces in a […]

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The French gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has raised alarms about the increasing number of excessive gamblers, revealing that these individuals now contribute to a significant portion of gaming revenue. In a recent report, the ANJ introduced a groundbreaking algorithm aimed at detecting high-risk gambling behavior, providing a more comprehensive view of the problem than previous methods. The new algorithm suggests that problem gambling has not only escalated in number but also accounts for a large chunk […]

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FDJ UNITED has announced senior leadership changes alongside a set of financial results shaped by higher taxes and softer performance in its online betting arm. The group confirmed that Nils Andén, who previously led Kindred Group and most recently headed FDJ’s online betting and gaming division, will leave the company after overseeing the integration of Kindred into the business. Pascal Chaffard, currently serving as chief financial officer and leading strategy and performance, will assume responsibility for the online betting and […]

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The fate of the Berck-sur-Mer casino in France remains in legal limbo, as a complex dispute over ownership continues to unfold in the courts. At the center of the conflict is a debate over who owns the building, with the city of Berck-sur-Mer and the Partouche Group presenting opposing interpretations of the law. This ongoing legal battle involves both administrative and civil law matters, with the municipality of Berck-sur-Mer seeking control of the casino’s building, while the Partouche Group asserts […]

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The debate over the future of online gambling in France has intensified after the country’s land-based casino association, Casinos de France, strongly denounced what it described as “falsehoods” from the online gaming lobby AFJEL. The trade body argues that legalising online casinos would harm local economies, undermine social cohesion, and lead to substantial financial losses rather than generating the additional revenue that digital gaming advocates promise. AFJEL’s Call for Reform Sparks Industry Backlash The confrontation was triggered by AFJEL’s recent campaign to push for the […]

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After enduring a two-month hiatus, Parisian gaming clubs are poised to resume operations from March 1, buoyed by the extension of their trial period until the end of 2027. This development follows the recent adoption of the 2025 finance law in early February, signaling a robust future for these establishments. On February 25, the Council of State green-lit the reopening of the city’s seven gaming clubs, initially shuttered on January 1 due to legislative gaps. This authorization is crucial for […]

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