France’s online gambling growth: read the market boundaries
ANJ’s first-half 2026 release shows why the scope of a market statistic matters.
The announcement
On 15 October, ANJ reported first-half 2026 gross gambling revenue of €5.66 billion, up 0.5%, excluding casinos and gaming clubs. The online segment reached €1.45 billion, up 11%. These are market revenue figures, not player profit.
Slotobuzz analysis: scope before headline
When using a market report, first identify its geography, period and included products. A rise in a regulated online segment does not establish permission for another product or domain. Readers should check the applicable authorisation separately.
What to compare next
For a useful trend comparison, keep the reporting period and product scope consistent. Do not mix deposits, stakes and gross gambling revenue: they measure different things. Separate an event-driven increase from an underlying trend before using the result in a forecast.