The French sports betting market has grown considerably. The size of the online sports betting market has more than doubled, reaching a value of 8.5 billion euros, and gross online gaming revenue (GIG) is around 1.4 billion euros. There are around 3.5 million online gamblers. Each bettor spends an average of between 2,300 and 2,400 euros a year. The average age of these punters is around 30. The unit amount of each bet is stable at between 11 and 12 euros. The return rate for players who reinvest their winnings in new bets is 86%. Soccer is the most popular betting sport, accounting for 56% of total stakes in France, or over 4.5 billion euros. The 2022 World Cup illustrated this popularity by setting a new record in France, with 51 million euros wagered on the final match alone. Soccer is followed by tennis and basketball, which together account for almost 90% of all bets. The market is highly regulated to limit illegal activities, with the ANJ supervising authorized operators. Main ma
