The GC publishes its 2024 financial data
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31 Mar 2026 •
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The 2024 Annual Report of the Gaming Commission (GC), covering the period from 1 January to 31 December 2024 and approved on 23 March 2026, highlights an overall decline in activity.
The 2024 figures
A downturn after years of growth
“For the first time in 2024, the sector has seen a decline of almost 5%,” notes Chairwoman Magali Clavie.
After a decade marked by continuous expansion (with the exception of 2020), the gambling market is entering a downturn.
Gross gaming revenue, a key indicator for the sector, reached €1.61 billion in 2024, compared with nearly €1.69 billion the previous year. This represents an overall decline of 4.86%, raising questions.
Digital dominates, but is also slowing down
The report confirms that online gambling now largely dominates the market. In 2024, it accounts for 57% of gross gaming revenue, compared with 43% for the land-based sector. But for the first time in five years, online gambling is no longer growing. It has even recorded a slight decline of 2.70%.
The overall decline is most pronounced among physical venues. Gross gaming revenue from offline gaming has fallen by nearly 8% in a year.
Cafés and Class IV gaming establishments have been particularly hard hit, with a drop of over 21%. Bingo halls, once very popular, have seen a decline of nearly 25% on their own. As for the machines installed in betting shops, their decline exceeds 30%.
The betting shops themselves are experiencing a significant contraction. Their gross revenue has fallen by nearly 18%, against a backdrop of widespread closures of outlets. In two years, their number has fallen from 535 to 408.
Casinos are holding their own and faring well
Casinos are almost the only sector to show overall growth, with a 3.68% increase in gross revenue. Slot machine halls have seen a 4.24% rise.
Betting is down despite major events
2024 should have been a good year for sports betting, marked by major events such as the European Football Championship and the Olympic Games. However, the sector has declined by 6.59%.
The decline is particularly marked in physical retail outlets (-13.58%), whilst online betting remains relatively stable (-2.11%).
Sports betting remains the most popular and has even seen a slight increase of 4%. In contrast, horse racing betting has fallen by more than 30%, and other types of betting have plummeted by nearly 45%.
Fewer punters, lower footfall
Beyond the financial figures, another trend is emerging: a decline in the number of active players. The report mentions a stagnation, or even a decrease, in the number of new online players. In land-based venues, footfall is also falling.
Stricter rules, a real impact
The year 2024 also marks the entry into force of several significant measures. The minimum age for gambling has risen from 18 to 21. Bonuses have been banned. Advertising has been restricted.
According to the chair, these new rules “have had a real impact on the operations of legal operators and have slowed the sector’s growth.”
A major concern runs through the document: that of players moving to illegal platforms.
Data collection still needs improvement
The report also highlights the difficulties encountered in data collection. In 2024, the lack of dedicated staff prevented the production of fully reliable information. It was only after the recruitment of a staff member in December 2025 that the data could be consolidated.
Since then, a new quarterly data collection system has been put in place. Operators must now submit their data within one month of the end of each quarter.
The figures for 2024 call for caution. Between a decline in activity, changing habits and regulatory uncertainties, the gambling sector is entering a period of adjustment.