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
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
The French regulatory authority, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has implemented a geographical blockade on Polymarket.com, a prediction betting platform focused on cryptocurrencies, which has been illegally offering online games in the country.Throughout November, ANJ monitored Polymarket.com, o
Following an investigation by the French gambling regulatory authority, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), Polymarket has suspended new bets from French users.This proactive measure was taken while the operations of Polymarket were under review to determine their compliance with French gambling laws
Due to a strike by horse racing industry participants protesting against the proposed increase in gambling taxes, France has canceled the originally scheduled horse racing events.Moreover, due to dissatisfaction with the proposal to increase gambling taxes (specifically targeting horse racing taxes)
Paris has recently been enveloped in persistent autumn rains, and walking on the streets, one can already feel the chill of the autumn breeze. The greenery is gradually fading from the trees lining the Champs-Élysées, turning into shades of goose yellow or crimson red. The street where I live has al
Recently, France proposed an amendment to legalize online casino gaming. On October 21, this measure was discussed in the French National Assembly as part of the 2025 budget draft. If this bill passes, it would not only mean the legalization of "online casinos" in France but also allow the French to
According to reports from several French media outlets, the upcoming online casino legislation has now been postponed, with a public consultation meeting between the French government and French gambling operators scheduled for next week. Just a week after the French government announced plans to re
The French government plans to legalize online casinos next year.Currently, France allows online betting but does not permit online casino games. Like Cyprus, France is currently the only EU member state that does not allow online casinos.This amendment is part of the French 2025 budget draft, and t
In 2023, the French gambling and betting market achieved strong growth after overcoming the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the pandemic-impacted 2020, the recovery in 2021, and a record-setting 2022, the year 2023 marked a new peak in gambling activities, reaching the highest
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