EU Commission Confirms FDJ's State Aid Compliance After Investigation

The European Commission's ruling requires Française des Jeux to pay an additional €97 million to align with EU state aid rules.

Française des Jeux (FDJ) will pay an extra €97 million to the French state following an EU investigation into state aid compliance.
The European Commission determined that the initial €380 million payment for FDJ's exclusive rights was insufficient under EU rules.
FDJ's exclusive rights to operate lottery games and sports betting in France were evaluated and found compliant after adjustments.
The investigation was prompted by complaints that FDJ received unfair state aid due to underpayment for its monopoly rights.
FDJ's stock rose by 6% following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the company's compliance with EU regulations.