FDJ Revenues Rise in 2019

Française des Jeux (FDJ), the national lottery operator in France, witnessed a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in revenues, as its proceeds reached €1.96 billion in 2019, according to its full financial statement. Total wagers increased 9 per cent to €17.2 billion and EBITDA hiked 9 per cent to €346 million. However, the Net profit saw a 22 per cent decreased compared to last year.

FDJ Chairwoman and CEO Stéphane Pallez, said: “2019 will be remembered as a landmark year for Française des Jeux with the great success of its initial public offering to numerous institutional investors, individual shareholders, and Group employees. 2019 was also characterised by very strong growth in all our businesses, across all sales channels, both physical and digital, and the Group’s excellent operating and financial performances.

The financial statement has its projections for 2020: the French operator forecasts a revenue rise of 5 per cent and 5 per cent increase in stakes. EBITDA margin is expected to be maintained above the 20 per cent mark. These increases are projected due to a busy 2020 with the UEFA Euro 2020 and a new Euromillions format.