Gambling in France in 2022

After 2020, a year marked by the health crisis - which severely restricted the supply of games - and 2021, a year marked by a “catch-up” effect, 2022 stands out for its high levels, with a strong recovery in casino activity and economic growth benefiting all gaming segments.

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In 2022, gambling activity was marked by:

  1. A strong rebound in gaming operators’ GGR, up by more than 20% compared with 2021, with a record total of around €12.9 billion, exceeding the pre-crisis level.
     
  2. A very strong rebound in casino activity, which will return to a level similar to 2019, largely due to the full reopening of these establishments.
     
  3. Household spending on gambling has increased, with an average annual expenditure of €242 on games of chance, compared with €201 in 20212 and €212 in 2019.
     
  4. A return to horse racing punters to points of sale, to the detriment of Internet gambling.
Publication type
Briefing papers
Publication date
Language
French
English
Author(s)
EROUKMANOFF
Vincent
Edited by
OFDT
Number of pages
9
ISBN
979-10-92728-76-7
Products & addictions
Gambling
Themes
Supply and markets
Users
Specific population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Territories
France
Dispositif d'enquête et d'observation
Epidemiological surveys

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