# Friday the 13th: enthusiasm for gambling among tobacconists and casinos

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events in 3 departments (Aisne, Isère, Marne), followed from 12 November 2026 to 13 November 2026. 6 articles from 4 sources (economy, society); last updated on 13 November 2026 at 06:15.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Economy, Society
- Place: Aisne, Isère, Marne
- First detected: 12 November 2026 at 17:50
- Updated: 13 November 2026 at 06:15
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/616-friday-the-13th-enthusiasm-for-gambling-among-tobacconists-and-casinos

## Reported figures

- 13 millions d'euros
- 21 millions d'euros

## Timeline (5 events)

### 12 November 2026 — [Friday the 13th: no spectacular effect on PMU betting](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17566-friday-the-13th-no-spectacular-effect-on-pmu-betting.md)

On the occasion of Friday the 13th, PMU professionals noted a limited increase in bets, less than 10%. A bar recently authorized for horse racing betting does not expect a rush at its counters.

1 sources, 1 articles · bar des Archers

### 12 November 2026 — [In Épernay, tobacconists downplay the effect of Friday the 13th on their sales](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17347-in-epernay-tobacconists-downplay-the-effect-of-friday-the-13th-on-their-sales.md)

Tobacconists in Épernay believe that Friday the 13th no longer generates a surge in customer traffic comparable to that of the past.

1 sources, 1 articles · Épernay — Marne

### 13 November 2026 — [Vendredi 13 : les joueurs de Laon espèrent la chance au loto](https://acturadar.com/en/events/18218-vendredi-13-les-joueurs-de-laon-esperent-la-chance-au-loto.md)

Au bar-tabac Le Paris à Laon, les habitués des jeux de hasard se préparent au vendredi 13 en espérant décrocher une bonne combinaison.

1 sources, 1 articles · Laon — Aisne

### 13 November 2026 — [Friday the 13th benefits Isère tobacconists](https://acturadar.com/en/events/18196-friday-the-13th-benefits-isere-tobacconists.md)

With three Friday the 13ths in 2026, Isère tobacconists are seeing enthusiasm for scratch cards and the lottery.

1 sources, 1 articles · Isère

### 13 November 2026 — [Affluence attendue dans les jeux d'argent pour le vendredi 13](https://acturadar.com/en/events/18241-affluence-attendue-dans-les-jeux-d-argent-pour-le-vendredi-13.md)

Le vendredi 13 suscite une affluence accrue dans les casinos, chez les buralistes et à la Française des jeux, avec environ 30 % de fréquentation supplémentaire selon l'article.

2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide

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