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Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU)
Address: Paris, France
Internet: http://www.pmu.fr
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President and CEO:   Philippe Germond
Start - up: 2008
Sales 2008:
Sales 2009:
€736.4 million euros
€731.0 million euros
Per Capita Sales:  
Number of Employees 1400
Outlets:
1800 points of sale kiosks
On-line Vendor:  
Instant Ticket Vendor:  
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Background Information

Created in 1930, the PMU has since 1985 of a status GIE (EIG), bringing 51 Companies Racing.
Among these, two companies known as "parent companies" are responsible for regulating the races in each discipline: France Galop for Flat and Jumps, the French Horse Society for Trot.
The PMU is under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Budget.
It is headed by * Philippe Germond, President and CEO since 1 May 2009, appointed upon proposal of Bertrand Bélinguier and elected April 9, 2009 by the Ordinary General Assembly of GIE-PMU, and HURSTEL Xavier, Managing DirectorElected by the General Assembly April 3, 2008.



News
March 9, 2012 Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) Launch Extensive Media Campaign
October 14, 2011 French Investors Eyeing State Lotteries
July 12, 2011 France’s PMU Enjoys Strong First Half of 2011
July 21, 2011 The PMU Receives Certification for its Activities, Paris Sports and Games Online Circle
July 7, 2011 European Court of Justice Backs French Monopoly Company
May 17, 2011 PMU to Enter the Greek Betting Market
April 12, 2011 PMU Turnover Grew by 2.6%, While Net Income Also Grew by 8% in 2010
March 17, 2011 French Broadcaster and PMU Features Website Dedicated to French and International Football
December 30, 2010 French Monopolies Facing Scrutiny From EU
Dec 7, 2010 PMU Concludes Deal With Belgium Horseracing Industry
Nov 26, 2010 European Commission Welcomes France’s Decision to Open Its Gambling Market and Closes Infringement Procedure
June 22, 2010 The PMU Chooses Monext to Manage its Contactless Card
June 6, 2010 Frances’ PMU and UK Software Group to Launch Betting Site
May 26, 2010 France Promises Online Betting by World Cup


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