The two major events led to record numbers for both countries in terms of active players and total revenues, which, in turn, is expected to lead to impressive Q3 numbers for operators.

As reported by Legal Sports Report, the regulated sports betting market in Spain recorded growth gaming revenue growth of 69.% compared to Q2 2015. Active player numbers rose by 31.8 percent and the total turnover resulted in €53.5 million ($60.3 million) in gross gaming revenues for operators.

In France, total sports betting wagers — which exclude horse racing — hit €585 million ($659 million) in Q2, 73 percent up on the same period last year. Gross gaming revenues increased from €63 million ($71 million) to €91 million ($102.5 million), a gain of 45 percent. ARJEL stated that the EURO 2016 was responsible for 17 percent of all sports bets during the quarter. The bonuses offered to players during the competition also hit record levels, amounting to €16.1 million, 122 percent higher than in Q2 of 2015.
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