The growth of lottery players last year in France was the result of the big popularity of Euromillions. The “Française des Jeux” earned almost 10,000 million euros, showing a growth that exceeded the 6% compared to last year.

Euromillions registered sales for 1,300 millions and it represents the 80% of the company’s net growth. More than 100 French players won prizes that ranged between 130,000 and 60 million euros.

The World Cup 2006 generated 400 million euros in sport bets, 41% more than the same event in 2005.

Internet gambling, such as Lottery, Euromillions, Instant games and sport bets continue to grow and have already reached 100 million euros.