The Online Games Regulatory Authority has posted third quarter 2017 results, again posting rising numbers. Better yet, for the first time since 2011, all verticals grew during the period. Sports betting is still dominating, but horse betting and online poker have also convinced online gamers. Sports betting remains strong Whenever new quarterly results are released, Sports Betting online sports betting is still dominant in the French online gaming market. Having posted records in the first and sports betting second quarters of 2017, they once again shone on the last fiscal year.
€549 million was wagered by all players, an increase of 23% on the €448 million wagered over the same period in 2016. What makes these figures particularly compelling is the fact that the third quarter of 2016 marked the end of major sporting events, such as UEFA Euro 2016. 2017 was quite calm at this level, which did not prevent 'attract new and new customers. 301,000 accounts were active during the period, compared to 239,000 during Q3 2016.
€549 million was wagered by all players, an increase of 23% on the €448 million wagered over the same period in 2016. What makes these figures particularly compelling is the fact that the third quarter of 2016 marked the end of major sporting events, such as UEFA Euro 2016. 2017 was quite calm at this level, which did not prevent 'attract new and new customers. 301,000 accounts were active during the period, compared to 239,000 during Q3 2016.