This way, PMU captures the 24% of the gross gaming incomes (161.5 million); LFDJ a 20% (133.2 million euros), betting activities a 21% (134 million euros), casinos a 17% (110.7 million euros), poker a 12% (8.4 million euros) and bingo and other modalities a 7% (46.7 million euros). In total, 666.6 million euros in 2009.
Besides, the French government will revise the online gaming law in 18 months. However, according to Loyra Abogados, Internet poker is already a reality.
ARJEL, official entity to control and regulate online gaming, has granted an operating license to SFJI-Societé Française des Jeux. Besides, new licenses have recently been granted to Prima Networks and 888 Holdings.