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ANJ: Summary of the Online gambling market in 2020: historic performance despite the health crisis

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Ten years after the market was opened in 2010, the year 2020 is a turning point for online gambling, which is becoming a permanent fixture in French people’s lives. Because of the acceleration of the digitisation of gambling practices favoured by the health crisis and the arrival of new players, online sports betting, horse racing and poker have recorded historic performances. The sector’s turnover rose by 22% in 2020 to reach €1.7 billion, its highest level since the opening to competition. This performance contrasts sharply with those of casinos and gambling or betting points of sale, which have been hit hard by the health crisis.

 

Online sports betting: increased recruitment of new players and rising average spend

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With an increase in turnover of “only” 7%, the online sports betting market remains by far the dominant activity in the online gambling sector. In 2020, stakes on sports competitions reached €5.3 billion, the highest amount of stakes generated in a year since the opening up to competition in 2010. At the same time, the population of sports bettors continues to grow, with more than one million additional players over the year compared to 2019, representing 4.4 million sports betting players.

After a second quarter in which activity was down (-56% of turnover), the situation of the sports betting market was reversed in the second half of the year with the resumption of sports competitions.

On the other hand, the sports betting segment recorded a pronounced drop in activity at points of sale. The FDJ reports a 10% drop in sports betting stakes across all channels (online and in points of sale).

Bettors’ enthusiasm was focused on major sporting events such as the Champions League in football, which recorded a 65% increase in stakes compared to 2019, or the French Open, which generated €107 million in stakes, the highest amount ever for a Grand Slam tournament.

 

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Online horse racing betting: continued growth and record of stakes levels

Online horse racing betting grew strongly, recording a 33% increase over 2019, and totalizing €1.5 billion in stakes, which corresponds to the largest volume of bets placed online over a year. The associated gross gambling revenue grew at a rate close to the stakes (+31%) and set a new historical benchmark (€354m).

This growth is being driven by the recruitment of new players (+5% of players in 2020), which undoubtedly reflects the transfer of a certain number of players who used to bet at points of sale to online horse racing betting.

PMU, whose point-of-sale games generally account for almost 90% of its domestic results, has reported a 15% loss of turnover in this channel.

 

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Online poker: a windfall effect of lockdowns that seems to last

Online poker turnover for this year leapt by to €446 million (+64% on 2019), which is a new record-breaking activity erasing the previous benchmark of 2011, the first full year of the market opening.

The lockdowns measures (and more particularly those relating to the first lockdown) have indeed led to a renewed interest in poker. Online poker benefits from the significant recruitment of new players in 2020, which it intends to capitalise on, through loyalty actions, in order to maintain a high level of activity for the coming year. However, this attractiveness does not seem to have been accompanied by an uncontrolled increase in excessive gambling insofar as the average expenditure per player increased by “only” 7% in 2020.

Synthesis of 2020 activity data

 
Q4 2019
Q4 2020
Variation
2019
2020
Variation
Sports betting
Actives player accounts
1 917 000
2 402 000
+ 25%
3 443 000
4 478 000
+ 30%
Bets
1 500 m€
2 004 m€
+ 34%
5 056 m€
5 352 m€
+ 6%
Gross Gambling Revenue
230 m€
356 m€
+ 55%
880 m€
940 m€
+ 7%
Horse racing betting
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actives player accounts
333 000
388 000
+ 16%
599 000
628 000
+ 5%
Bets 
294 m€
448 m€
+ 53%
1 106 m€
1 473 m€
+ 33%
Gross Gambling Revenue
72 m€
105 m€
+ 47%
271 m€
354 m€
+ 31%
Poker
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actives player accounts
709 000
991 000
+ 40%
1 199 000
1 840 000
+ 53%
Gross Gambling Revenue
76 m€
117 m€
+ 54%
272 m€
446 m€
+ 64%
TOTAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actives player accounts
2 436 000
3 037 000
+ 25%
4 174 000
4 891 000
+ 17%
Gross Gambling Revenue
377 m€
578 m€
+ 53%
1 423 m€
1 740 m€
+ 22%

 

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10 years after the opening up to competition, what has been achieved?

Ten years after the opening up of the online gambling market to competition, the sector of activity, driven by a dynamic and continuous growth, now represents around 17% of the total market turnover, compared to 7% in 2011. In total, the number of players has more than doubled between 2011 and 2020 while the Gross Gambling Revenue has almost tripled over the period, propelled by sports betting (+717%), the growth of poker (+42%) and horse betting (+46%).

The year 2020 seems to represent a turning point for the online gambling sector, which is no longer marginal and is driven by a rapid dynamic.

For Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, Chairwoman of the ANJ: “The good health of the online gambling sector, due in particular to the massive arrival of new players in sports betting and poker, means that operators must step up their initiatives to prevent problem gambling and protect minors. In line with the new obligations that came into force in 2020, they must better identify and assist at-risk players, provide tools for moderating play time or betting and ensure responsible promotional strategies. More than ever, and with major sporting events approaching before the summer, promoting recreational gambling must be a priority shared by all. “

 

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Methodological reminder

This quarterly report was compiled on the basis of data transmitted by licensed online gambling and betting operators on a weekly or quarterly basis. The ANJ’s communications take into account statistical confidentiality. It may not publish information relating to the activity of the monopoly markets (FDJ and PMU) other than that already disclosed by the operators under exclusive rights.

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7777 gaming has announced an exciting partnership with WA.Technology to expand its footprint across emerging markets in Africa and Latin America. This collaboration combines 7777 gaming’s extensive portfolio of innovative online casino games with WA.Technology’s comprehensive iGaming solutions, tailored to the specific needs of operators in these regions.

WA.Technology is a full-spectrum iGaming provider that offers online casinos, sportsbooks, fantasy sports, and affiliate business solutions. Its expertise spans turnkey solutions and individual products, empowering operators to launch or scale their businesses efficiently in emerging markets.

Elena Shaterova, Chief Commercial Officer at 7777 gaming, said: “The collaboration with WA.Technology is a pivotal step in our expansion strategy for Africa and Latin America. By joining forces with a provider as versatile and innovative as WA.Technology, we aim to deliver premium gaming experiences to operators and players in these growing markets. Together, we’re shaping the future of iGaming in these regions.”

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Laura Festen, Director of Casino at WA Technology, highlighted the partnership’s value: “7777 gaming enables operators to launch and scale effectively in competitive global markets by catering to a broad player base with quirky, original concepts. The studio creates captivating and reliable content, positioning it as a versatile choice for operators aiming to expand player engagement. Thus, we are extremely excited about the newly formed partnership.”

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The partnership promises to unlock new opportunities for operators in Africa and Latin America, offering them cutting-edge games and technology designed to enhance player experiences and drive growth.

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Altenar sportsbook to power all brands for Immense Group

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Altenar has announced a new agreement which will see its sportsbook used to expand the sports betting offering of leading iGaming group Immense, formerly known as Videoslots.

The partnership will see Altenar’s award-winning sportsbook used globally by popular casino brands Mr Vegas, Videoslots, MegaRiches and more.

Based in Malta, Immense Group provides leading online casino sites to players around the world with more than 12,000 games from hundreds of the industry’s leading game providers. Recently the operator launched its first sports-led brand called DBET.com which is intended to be an international challenger on the online sportsbook market.

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Altenar is a leading sportsbook provider with its innovative features, customisable design and premium data feeds allowing operators to grow their brands in highly regulated and competitive markets.

The agreement is an exciting collaboration for both companies and continues Altenar’s focus on helping casino operators expand their operations when it comes to sports betting.

Sam Hill, Sales Director at Altenar, said: “We’re delighted to be entering into this long-term partnership with Immense Group and their various brands. We look forward to enhancing their existing sports offering as they look to grow their position across many regulated markets.

“Altenar is ideally placed to support casino-led brands by adding our managed sportsbook vertical and executing their specific trading strategy for them, and we can’t wait to get going.”

Klas Winberg, Chief Commercial Officer at Immense, said: “We conducted an extensive review of existing sportsbook providers and Altenar came out looking very strong on all parameters. I am happy to say that they have not disappointed. From onboarding, integration to launch, all has worked seamlessly.

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“We expect that the Altenar sportsbook will be a very strong contributor, if not the biggest, for growth this year. So far we are very happy with what we see.”

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Swintt strengthens UK market presence with MrQ Partnership

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In-demand software supplier teams up with innovative UKGC-licensed casino platform to bring Swintt’s Elysium Studios titles to a wide new audience

Having celebrated its much-anticipated entry into the UK market earlier this year, hotshot software provider, Swintt, has announced this month that it will soon be increasing its online footprint in the country through an exciting new partnership with MrQ casino.

Established in 2018, MrQ prides itself on providing all of the fun of an online casino without any of the faff – a bold mission statement that’s backed up by the fact that the operator currently boasts over 900 mobile-optimised titles and features absolutely no wagering on any promotions.

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The good news for players on the site is that following the casino’s partnership with Swintt, MrQ will now be able to expand this impressive game roster with the addition of Swintt’s state-of-the-art titles, including new releases in the popular Elysium Studios catalogue.

With the recent launch of Wild Wild North, MrQ is set to offer players an exhilarating new Viking experience. Looking ahead, anticipation is already building for the release of Pirate Pledge Hold & Win, slated for March. This upcoming title promises to be a hit, offering swashbuckling adventures on the high seas with its engaging Hold & Win mechanics.

With these exciting additions to the Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt line-up, the collaboration continues to deliver fresh, innovative content that both parties are eager to share with players.

Lars Kollind, Head of Business Development at Swintt, said: “Going live in the UK last year was obviously a huge deal for Swintt, so we’re excited to be able to build on the strong foundations we’ve already laid down by partnering with one of the market’s top online casino brands in MrQ.

“With its huge collection of games and wager-free promotions, the operator has established a loyal following among UK customers and adding exciting new releases from our Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt range to its platform will ensure that they reach more players than ever before.”

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Daniel Pascoe, Senior Casino Manager at MrQ, said: “Given that MrQ is an online casino that’s all about fun, providing the best collection of games on the market has always been a top priority for us – and adding Swintt titles to our line-up will definitely enable us grow stronger in this respect.

“With exciting releases like Wild Wild North and I Hate Fairytales already proving popular in the UK market, we’re sure these games will go on to become hugely popular with our players and we can’t wait to see how they all perform.”

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