
French Online Gambling Legalization: How New Policies Transform the Market Landscape
In recent years, France has paved the way for the legalization of the online gambling industry by gradually relaxing policies to enhance the regulation and market development of the industry. The main goal of legalization is to curb illegal gambling activities, protect player rights, and increase ta


French licensed online gaming operator fined 75,000 euros for lack of data compliance, highlighting the importance of real-time data monitoring.
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has imposed a fine of 75,000 euros (approximately $87,700) on a licensed online gaming operator for serious breaches of statutory data archiving and availability obligations between 2022 and 2024.Following an investigation by the ANJ Sanctions Committee, th
The French gambling regulator ANJ has approved the FDJ 2026 gambling plan, but emphasized the need for strict control of marketing and high-risk games.
The French gambling regulatory authority, L'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has officially approved the gambling and betting plan of La Française Des Jeux (FDJ) for 2026, but has also issued strict warnings and restrictions on certain aspects.As the exclusive rights holder in the French gambling
France Strikes Hard! During the Tennis Open, ANJ Launches Another "Gambling Addiction Alert Storm"
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has powerfully relaunched the "Behind the Label" prevention campaign on the eve of the Roland-Garros French Open, featuring harrowing real-life addiction cases and enlarged visual warnings to directly address the deliberately understated legal disclaimers i
The revenue of the French gambling market reached 14 billion euros (15 billion US dollars), an increase of 4.7% compared to 2023.
In 2024, the French market was ranked as the fourth largest market in Europe by the regulatory authority ANJ, with a total gambling revenue (GGR) of 14 billion euros, an increase of 4.7% year-on-year.This growth was primarily due to the increase in the lottery and online sports betting industries. O
France's gambling regulator ANJ releases the 2024 gambling activity report, including numerous requests for sports betting mediation.
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
France is preparing to increase tax contributions, and online gambling is likely to be legalized by 2025.
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

From Prohibited to Legal! The Great Deregulation of the French Online Gambling Market!

Playtech reaches poker agreement with PMU, expanding its influence in the French poker 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

India launches the era of legal online lotteries! Lithuania and France enforce strict regulations! Poker officially recognized as a mind sport!

French regulators block cryptocurrency prediction operator Polymarket
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

French users heavily bet on Trump winning the US presidential election, gambling regulator ANJ intervenes in the investigation, Polymarket has banned French users from making new bets.
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 the tax protest marches in France, French horse racing events have been canceled.
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)

Physical Casinos Doomed? France Welcomes Change! Online Casinos Legalized!

The French government's "Big Money Hunt": Targeting Online Casinos, Television Stations Become a Forum for Complaints
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

Is the French government targeting "online casinos" to make money? Plans to legalize it next year! Physical stores strongly oppose: 15,000 people face unemployment!
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