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French Gaming Market Insights & Forecast Report 2020-2024: Focus on Lottery, VLT Machines, Sports Betting, Horse Race, Table Games & Poker

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5 years ago

October 28, 2020

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The “French Gaming Market (Lottery, VLT Machines, Sports Betting, Horse Race, Table Games & Poker): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2020-2024)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The French gaming market is estimated to reach US$13.16 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 2.29% for the period spanning from 2020 to 2024.

The factors such as rising number of smartphone users, increasing demand for internet of things, strong mobile gaming growth, growth of sports events and growing online sports betting are expected to drive the market.

However, growth of the industry will be challenged by stringent government regulations, security issues and high tax rates. A few notable trends include a growing number of online women gamblers, changing consumer gambling habits, increasing use of virtual money, adoption of VR and AR technologies and use of AI technology.

The French gaming market is segmented into lottery, VLT machines, sports betting, horse race betting, table games and poker. The French gaming market is highly dominated by lottery owing to growing interest, and the rising number of dual-income households.

The French gaming market is expected to grow in future due to rising expenditure on entertainment means, growing mobile gaming and increasing adoption of digital gaming. Sports betting represents the fastest growing market for gaming with an increase in sports tournaments and rising number of online sports competitions in the form of video gaming.

Scope of the report:

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of French gaming market, segmented into, lottery, VLT machines, sports betting, horse race betting, table games and poker.
The market dynamics such as growth drivers, market trends and challenges are analyzed in-depth.
The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (GVC Holdings Plc, FDJ and Kindred Group Plc) are also presented in detail.

Key Target Audience:

Gaming Companies
End Users
Consulting Firms
Investment Banks
Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction
1.1 Gaming
1.2 Types of Gaming
1.3 Gaming Regulations in France
1.4 France Vs Other European Countries

2. Impact of COVID-19
2.1 Online GGR Growth
2.2 Online Growth by Product

3. French Gaming Market Analysis
3.1 French Gaming Market by Revenue
3.2 French Gaming Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3 French Gaming Market by Segment
3.3.1 France Lottery Market by Revenue
3.3.2 France Lottery Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.3 France VLT Machine Market by Revenue
3.3.4 France VLT Machine Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.5 France Sport Betting Market by Revenue
3.3.6 France Sport Betting Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.7 France Sports Betting Market Mix
3.3.8 France Online Sport Betting Market Breakdown
3.3.9 France Horse Race Betting Market by Revenue
3.3.10 France Horse Race Betting Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.11 France Poker Market by Revenue
3.3.12 France Poker Market Forecast by Revenue

4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.1.1 Rising Number of Smartphone Users
4.1.2 Growing Online Sports Betting
4.1.3 Increasing Demand for Internet of Things (IoT)
4.1.4 Strong Mobile Gaming Growth
4.1.5 Growth of Sports Events
4.2 Key Trends & Developments
4.2.1 Growing Number of Online Women Gamblers
4.2.2 Changing Consumer Gambling Habits
4.2.3 Increasing Use of Virtual Money
4.2.4 Adoption of VR and AR Technologies
4.2.5 Use of AI Technology
4.3 Challenges
4.3.1 Stringent Government Regulations
4.3.2 Security Issues
4.3.3 High Tax Rates

5. Competitive Landscape
5.1 French Market
5.1.1 Key Players – Revenue Comparison
5.1.2 Key Players – Market Cap Comparison
5.1.3 Key Players- Online Sports Betting

6. Company Profiles
6.1 GVC Holdings Plc
6.1.1 Business Overview
6.1.2 Financial Overview
6.1.3 Business Strategies
6.2 FDJ
6.3 Kindred Group Plc.

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/n94o0l

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Record-breaking volumes at the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, powered by OpenBet technology

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8 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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OpenBet, a global leader in betting and gaming technology, powered record-breaking volumes for World Sports Betting (WSB) during the 2026 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, processing more than three times WSB’s typical daily activity with zero downtime.

The Cape Town Met is one of South Africa’s premier horseracing events, drawing intense traffic that tests platform performance. Less than a year after migrating to OpenBet’s unified technology stack, WSB demonstrated the resilience and scalability of its platform under extreme demand.

OpenBet’s Player Account Management (PAM) technology and sportsbook solution — phased in with PAM going live in February 2025 and the sportsbook in October 2025 — now underpin WSB’s enterprise-grade wagering infrastructure across both digital and retail channels. The integrated system delivers streamlined KYC, a unified wallet, accurate reporting and a robust compliance framework designed for South Africa’s regulatory environment.

Enhanced features available to WSB customers include 50-leg accumulators, partially redeemable free bets, advanced Telebet telephone betting and integrated pools betting for sports and racing through OpenBet’s advanced trading system.

“With the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, we processed more than three times the usual volume with zero downtime, showcasing the strength and scalability of our technology,” said Runa Walia Desai, Chief Customer Experience Officer at OpenBet. “This milestone also extends our footprint into Africa, reinforcing our position across six continents.”

Warren Tannous, CEO of World Sports Betting, added that OpenBet’s modular solution gives the operator the confidence to expand its sportsbook offering and support increased user engagement while maintaining performance and compliance.

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Choice Gaming Launches Evra Crash in Exclusive Collaboration with Patrice Evra

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9 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Choice Gaming has officially launched Evra Crash, a new multiplayer crash game developed in exclusive collaboration with football legend Patrice Evra.

The title blends high-energy crash mechanics with football culture, delivering a synchronized, shared-table experience designed to boost player engagement and social interaction.

A Football Icon Powers the Gameplay

At the center of Evra Crash is Patrice Evra, one of football’s most recognizable personalities. His presence adds authenticity and competitive intensity to the gameplay, reinforcing the game’s energetic, community-driven concept. The partnership between Choice Gaming and Evra aims to merge competitive spirit with immersive entertainment in the fast-growing crash gaming segment.

Multiplayer Crash Experience

Unlike traditional single-session crash games, Evra Crash is built around real-time shared rounds:

All players join the same round simultaneously
Fully networked multiplayer participation
Visible, synchronized gameplay across users

This structure creates a social crash environment where anticipation builds collectively, increasing engagement and enhancing the thrill of each round.

Game Features & Performance Metrics

Evra Crash offers a balanced gameplay structure designed for broad player appeal:

RTP: 95%
Maximum Multiplier: 10,000x
Volatility: Low

The low-volatility model provides consistent entertainment while maintaining the potential for high multipliers, positioning Evra Crash as an accessible yet exciting crash title in the iGaming market.

Cross-Platform Optimization

Built for seamless performance across environments, Evra Crash is:

Fully mobile-optimized
Compatible with land-based gaming solutions
Designed for consistent cross-platform gameplay

Whether accessed online or in physical gaming venues, players experience uninterrupted performance and smooth gameplay integration.

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EARN YOUR PLACE AMONG THE BEST AS POKERSTARS REVEALS SCHEDULE FOR PRESTIGIOUS SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER

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9 hours ago

February 18, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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More than $45 million guaranteed across 400 tournament opportunities for all players to earn their greatness

The full schedule for poker’s first major online series of the year, PokerStars prestigious Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), has been unveiled featuring 136 events and more than $45 million guaranteed.

From March 1 to 25, players have the chance to earn their greatness once more and battle for an acclaimed SCOOP title across three weeks of elite online poker action. The 136-event schedule (with a total of 400 tournaments) offers low, medium, and high buy-in levels from $5.50 to $15,000, and a wide range of formats including No-Limit Hold’em, PLO, 8-Game, Mystery Bounties, Turbo, and Deep Stack events, making SCOOP accessible for everyone.

KEY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

The flagship Main Events will be a schedule highlight and will award a total of $5.5 million across the NLHE Main Events on March 22, and $550,000 across the PLO Main Events on March 23.

$109 SCOOP NLHE Main Event Low – $1.5 million guaranteed
$1,050 SCOOP NLHE Main Event Med – $2 million guaranteed
$5,200 SCOOP NLHE Main Event High – $2 million guaranteed
109 SCOOP PLO Main Event Low – $100,000 guaranteed
$1,050 SCOOP PLO Main Event Med – $200,000 guaranteed
$5,200 SCOOP PLO Main Event High – $250,000 guaranteed

Other highlights of the 18th edition of SCOOP include:

March 1 – $215 Sunday Million PKO – $1 million guaranteed
March 8 – $22 Mystery Sunday Special, $300,000 guaranteed – All-in Shoot Out for United Kingdom & Ireland players to award an Emerald Pass to the Irish Open on March 10 at 7am GMT
March 8 – $109 Sunday Million PKO – $1 million guaranteed
March 15 – $55 Mini Sunday Million PKO – $500,000 guaranteed – All-in Shoot Out for United Kingdom & Ireland players to award an Emerald Pass to the Irish Open on March 17 at 7am GMT
March 15 – $530 Sunday Million – $1 million guaranteed

As well as the huge prizes and trophies on offer, players can also compete in the SCOOP Leaderboards where an additional $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded across the Low, Medium and High Player of the Series Leaderboards.

As ever, there are a number of qualification routes giving players the chance to qualify into SCOOP events for a fraction of the buy-in. Routes include satellites from just $0.55, the SCOOP Lucky Dip where $500,000 in SCOOP tickets are up for grabs and the $55 Power Path Express SCOOP Edition, on March 1st,where more than $200,000 in SCOOP Power Passes and Main Event tickets will be awarded to boost players’ grind to greatness. Finally, all players are still in time to crack open a SCOOP Prize Vault and earn a SCOOP ticket worth up to $1,050 upon opt-in.

“SCOOP is where greatness isn’t given, it’s earned. Every title represents weeks of preparation, relentless competition and beating the toughest fields in online poker. That’s what makes a SCOOP win so special,” said Steve Clarricoats, Associate Director of Poker Operations at PokerStars. “With a huge schedule and accessible buy-ins and formats, SCOOP remains the title every online player wants on their record.”

For 17 years, SCOOP has been appointment poker of the highest order and winning a SCOOP title has been a bucket list dream for poker players all over the world. More than $1.4 billion in prize pools have been awarded to players since SCOOP started in 2009, with some of the world’s best players earning coveted SCOOP trophies.

Sweden’s Simon “C. Darwin” Mattsson is the greatest player in SCOOP history having earned 14 titles, followed by fellow Swede Niklas “Lena900” Astedt and the UK’s Benny “RunGodlike” Glaser who both have 11 titles, with Benny being the most decorated player in COOP history also having a record-leading 16 WCOOP titles.

For more information about SCOOP head to the PokerStars website or PokerStars Blog.

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