Sports betting in France hits a record 1.3 billion euros
Sports betting in France generated 1.3 billion euros in the first half of 2026.
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The fact
The France-Spain semifinal saw 63 million euros in bets, a record.
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Why it matters
Ce record illustre l'essor des paris sportifs en France, avec des enjeux économiques et sociaux croissants, notamment en matière de régulation.