France's gambling market expands as FDJ releases top scratch‑ticket rankings

More than half of French adults (51.6 %) engage in gambling, with 30.9 % buying scratch tickets each year. In 2025 the state‑run operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) launched the Cash Pocket game on 2 June, which quickly produced two €100,000 national jackpots in Normandy and Hauts‑de‑France. FDJ’s official data show the Millionnaire ticket has the highest return‑to‑player rate at 73.5 %, followed by Mega Mots Croisés and Mega Goal at 72 %.

The broader French gambling market generated €14.1 billion in gross product in 2025, with the online segment contributing €2.617 billion – an 8.6 % year‑on‑year rise. There are 6.1 million active online gambling accounts and 4.2 million unique online players, driven by sports betting, poker and horse‑racing platforms. Amid rapid growth, information for players remains fragmented, prompting the launch of the editorial site LeMeilleurCasino to provide clearer guidance on bonuses, platform policies and responsible play.