Our verdict
PMU suits bettors who want horse racing and sports betting in one account: live betting, cash out, PLAY TV streaming and Supercotes boosted odds, with instant withdrawals for eligible verified accounts. Its sports markets are narrower than the specialists’, and we could not verify its current welcome offer or app rating.
Strengths
- Racing, sports betting and poker in one account
- €5 minimum first deposit and no announced fees
- Instant withdrawals for eligible verified accounts (since October 2025)
- Smallest reported ANJ fine of the French books we cover
Weaknesses
- Narrower markets than specialist sportsbooks
- Withdrawals by bank transfer only
- Current welcome offer terms not verified
Who it suits
Racing bettors who also want sports betting in the same account.
Look elsewhere if
Bettors who want deep markets on secondary leagues.
PMU quick facts
| Best for | Racing and sports in one account |
|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1 (France) |
| Owner | PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain) |
| History | 1930 (sports betting since 2010) |
| Licensed in | France |
| App rating | France: not verified |
| Fastest withdrawal | Instant withdrawal for eligible verified accounts (since 23 October 2025) |
| Support | Not detailed in the sources we checked; helpline Joueurs Info Service 09 74 75 13 13. |
| Regulatory actions since 2023 | 1 (see the record below) |
PMU overview
PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain) was founded in 1930 and has offered fixed-odds sports betting since France opened its online market in 2010. It is ANJ-approved for horse racing, sports betting and poker.
Its sportsbook covers football, tennis, basketball and rugby plus the NFL, NHL and MLB, with live betting, cash out, PLAY TV streaming and Supercotes boosts. The PMU PLAY app launched on 31 March 2026.
PMU scores 8.1 in France on its record, product and payments. We could not verify its current welcome offer or app rating, so those criteria are not scored.
How the score is built
Each score is a weighted average of up to five criteria, each out of 10. Two are calculated from public data (regulatory record and app store rating); three are editorial judgments based on documented features, payment terms and offer terms. A criterion without verified evidence (an offer in Ontario, an app rating we could not confirm) is left out and the other weights are rescaled. Full method.
| Criterion | Weight | France |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory record | 25% | 9.8 |
| Betting product | 25% | 7.0 |
| App quality | 20% | Not scored |
| Payments & payouts | 15% | 7.0 |
| Welcome offer terms | 15% | Not scored |
| Overall | 100% | 8.1 |
- Regulatory record: 1 scored action since January 1, 2023 (listed below). France 9.8.
- Betting product: Live betting, cash out, streaming and boosts, but fewer markets than the specialists.
- App quality: France not scored (No verified App Store rating for the PMU PLAY app).
- Payments & payouts: Low minimum deposit and instant withdrawals for eligible accounts, but bank transfer only.
Offers for existing customers
Regular promotions reported by the review sources listed below. Availability changes week to week and, in the US, by state.
| Supercotes | Temporarily boosted odds on selected bets, often with stake or winnings limits. |
|---|
Sports and betting markets
Ligue 1, Champions League, European leagues, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, NBA, EuroLeague, Top 14 and Six Nations, plus the NFL, NHL and MLB. Fewer markets on lower divisions and niche sports.
Key betting features
- Live betting and cash out
- PLAY TV streaming (positive balance or recent bets)
- Supercotes boosted odds
- PMU PLAY app (launched 31 March 2026)
Live betting and streaming
Live odds update in real time, PLAY TV streams selected events (positive balance or recent bets required) and cash out is available.
App, support and safer gambling
PMU PLAY launched on 31 March 2026 for iOS and Android; we found no verified store rating.
| App rating (France) | No verified App Store rating for the PMU PLAY app. |
|---|---|
| Customer support | Not detailed in the sources we checked; helpline Joueurs Info Service 09 74 75 13 13. |
| Safer gambling tools | The tools required by French rules. |
Payments and withdrawals
Bank card, PayPal and Paysafecard (first top-up); €5 minimum first deposit; no announced fees.
Withdrawal times
- Instant withdrawal for eligible verified accounts (since 23 October 2025)
- Standard bank transfer: a few business days
Times are those published by the operator or measured by the review sources listed below; first withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
How to sign up with PMU
- 1Open PMU’s French site or app and register; you must be 18 or over.
- 2Enter your details and, where the offer requires it, any bonus code.
- 3Make a first deposit and send your identity documents; French operators verify accounts before you can withdraw.
- 4Place your first bet if you want the welcome offer.
Licensing and availability
| Market | License | Regulator | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | PMU; ANJ-approved for horse racing, sports betting and poker | Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ)Check the register | 18+ |
Regulatory record
Fines, settlements and penalties published by regulators or reported by the trade press in the markets covered here. Dates are the decision date or, where that is not published, the date first reported.
| Date | Regulator | Amount | What happened |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2024 | ANJFrance | €15,000 | Reported fine (Les Echos) for exceeding the 85% maximum payout ratio during the 2022 World Cup. Source |
PMU history
- 1930PMU founded
- 2010Online sports betting begins in France
- October 2025Instant withdrawals for eligible verified accounts
- 31 March 2026PMU PLAY app launches
PMU vs rivals in France
How PMU compares with the other top-rated sportsbooks in France on our scores and app ratings.
PMU FAQ
Is PMU legal and licensed?
France: PMU; ANJ-approved for horse racing, sports betting and poker; minimum age 18+.
Who owns PMU?
PMU: PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain). 1930 (sports betting since 2010).
How good is PMU?
On our method it scores 8.1 (France) out of 10. PMU suits bettors who want horse racing and sports betting in one account: live betting, cash out, PLAY TV streaming and Supercotes boosted odds, with instant withdrawals for eligible verified accounts. Its sports markets are narrower than the specialists’, and we could not verify its current welcome offer or app rating.
How long do PMU withdrawals take?
Instant withdrawal for eligible verified accounts (since 23 October 2025); Standard bank transfer: a few business days. First withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
Does PMU have live streaming?
Live odds update in real time, PLAY TV streams selected events (positive balance or recent bets required) and cash out is available.
Has PMU been fined by a regulator?
Yes. Since January 1, 2023: ANJ, €15,000 (November 27, 2024).
Does PMU have an app?
France: No verified App Store rating for the PMU PLAY app.. PMU PLAY launched on 31 March 2026 for iOS and Android; we found no verified store rating.
Sources
- Tech-Insider: PMU Paris Sportifs review (July 2026)
- PublicGaming: ANJ fines bookmakers over World Cup payout limits
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