The gambling industry in France has a long history and is quite developed, including various forms such as lotteries and casinos, with lotteries being particularly popular among the public. The government strictly regulates the gambling industry, ensuring its legal operation, while also increasing f
Recently, the French National Assembly rejected a controversial telecommunications surveillance bill, avoiding becoming the first country in the world to require communication platforms to establish a "backdoor" for encryption.In response, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, voiced on his channel
Recently, media such as France's Le Monde reported that Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was briefly detained last summer in France and was "forced" to start complying with EU regulations.In response to this grossly inaccurate report, Durov himself made a stern statement through his official Te
The ANJ Sanctions Committee has ruled that SPS Betting, the operator of the Kindred Group's Unibet brand, has been fined 800,000 euros for failing to meet the requirements of France's self-exclusion system.SPS Betting, headquartered in Malta, holds three French licenses covering online betting, hors
FDJ United announced the data for the first quarter of 2025.Based on the preparation basis, revenue decreased by 1.4% year-on-year to 925 million euros (1.05 billion US dollars).The French lottery and retail sports betting sector grew by 3.6%, reaching 640 million euros, thanks to a 6% increase in b
The French gambling regulatory authority, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has released its official gambling activity report for 2024, highlighting that the number of applications received was almost the same as in 2023.ANJ data shows that in 2024, the organization handled 1,541 mediation request
The total revenue from gambling in France is steadily increasing, and FDJ's acquisition of Kindred has provided a more competitive environment for players. However, the upcoming tax increases and the lack of development in online gambling are suppressing this growth. So, what is hindering the market
FDJ Restructures Executive Team and Business UnitsFrançaise des Jeux (FDJ) has announced a major reorganization of its executive leadership and operational structure following its acquisition of Kindred Group. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in the European gambling
FDJ Rebrands as FDJ UNITED, Posts Impressive 2024 FinancialsLa Française des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of France and Ireland’s national lotteries, has published its latest financial report, highlighting strong 2024 results. In addition to that, the company unveiled a new identity, rebranding itself t
French Traditionalists Scrutinize FDJ UNITED’s New IdentityComing just a few months after its acquisition of European gaming powerhouse Kindred, French lottery and betting giant FDJ embraced a new brand identity, renaming its business to FDJ UNITED.Although this change was meant to reflect the compa
Banijay Group Eyes 2025 Growth Despite French Tax ChallengesBanijay Group aims for continued growth in 2025 despite facing new regulatory challenges in France. In the firm’s 2024 earnings call, CEO François Riahi said he was confident in Banijay’s potential to leverage its success, highlighting robu
State-owned FDJ expects increased gambling tax requirements in France to result in a €45 million ($47.1 million) EBITDA impact in 2025 as the government finalizes tax and social security increases for each gaming vertical.In a statement dated 14 February, FDJ said it would likely pay an additional €
Kindred Group has reported an "encouraging decrease" in its share of revenue from high-risk players for the fourth quarter of 2024 at 2.7%, down from 3.2% in Q3 2024. The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behavior after interventions showed an improvement at 92.2%, compared to
Badashvili also explained some of the difficulties that women executives have to face in the gaming industry and how they are trying to help the new generations. What do you think about the relocation of ICE from London to Barcelona and what were your objectives during the trade-show? It was a quite
Playtech and French gambling operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) collaborate through a strategic partnership.This collaboration will focus on Playtech's poker features, with PMU joining the iPoker.EU network, for which the supplier will provide poker network services and content.The deal includes gam