ANJ, France: 38% of GGR comes from problem gamblers
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France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), published its 2023 activity report. According to the report, over 38% of the sector’s revenue still comes from problematic gambling. To fight problematic behaviours, the regulator aims to change people’s perceptions of gambling.
Market growth and regulation
The gambling sector in France has experienced notable growth, with a turnover of €13.4 billion, marking a 50% increase since the market was regulated in 2011. Today, over half of the French population participates in some form of gambling, collectively spending more than €55 billion annually.
The iGaming sector also showed significant growth, with a total Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €2.3 billion, up 7.2% from 2022. Sports betting dominates this segment, accounting for 63.3% of the online GGR, followed by poker (21.6%) and horse betting (15.1%). Football remains the... {Full article}