Press release
FDJ enters into exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of the ZEturf group, 2e operator of the French online horse racing betting market
Boulogne, September 19, 2022 (6 p.m.) – La Française des Jeux announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a view to acquiring the ZEturf group.
This acquisition project is part of the FDJ group’s strategy to strengthen its presence on the French online gaming market open to competition, particularly in activities in which it is not currently present, horse racing betting. and poker.
Founded in 2001, the ZEturf group is present in online horse betting as well as online sports betting under the ZEbet brand.
With a hundred employees, ZEturf recorded bets of nearly 800 million euros in 2021, including more than 100 million euros in B2B1. Online horse betting represents more than 50% of the Group’s B2C bets, which positions it as the 2e operator in this segment in France, with a market share of around 20%. ZEturf is also present on the Dutch, Belgian and Spanish markets.
The finalization of this transaction will be subject to the authorization of the competent authorities.
1 Pooling of ZEturf’s horse racing bets with those recorded by other operators within its common mass.
About the FDJ group
National lottery and French leader in gambling, 2th lottery in Europe and 4th worldwide, FDJ offers a fun, responsible and secure range of lottery games (draws and instant games) and sports betting (ParionsSport) at points of sale and online. FDJ’s performance is driven by a portfolio of iconic and new brands, the 1er local sales network in France, a growing market, recurring investments and an innovation strategy to strengthen the attractiveness of its offer and its distribution, with an enhanced gaming experience.
The FDJ group is listed on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris (Compartment A – FDJ.PA) and is part of the SBF 120, Euronext 100, Euronext Vigeo 20, EN EZ ESG L 80, STOXX Europe 600, MSCI Europe indices. and FTSE Euro.
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