France's ANJ appoints Sophie Namer to lead the new Enforcement Bureau, strengthening the crackdown on illegal gambling.

The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has appointed Sophie Namer as the head of the newly established Enforcement Office. The Enforcement Office was officially established on July 11 and is part of the recent organizational restructuring of the ANJ, aimed at strengthening enforcement efforts an

French player wins online gambling lawsuit, awarded 400,000 euros in prize money as court deems Winamax's accusations invalid.

After nearly four years of legal battles, a French player has finally won a dispute against the internationally renowned online gambling platform Winamax. The Paris court recently ruled that Winamax must pay the player a cumulative bonus of 400,000 euros, rejecting its accusation of "player cheating

France's PMU launches "2030 Reform," gaining greater strategic autonomy.

The French government has commissioned MP Eric Woerth to lead a comprehensive reform of the Urban Mutual Fund (PMU), aimed at revitalizing its operational performance and enhancing profitability. This reform, known as the "PMU 2030 Agreement," will focus on governance structure and financial framewo

Unveiling the French National Gambling Authority (ANJ): Powers, Responsibilities, and Regulatory Insights

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

OlyBet partners with Whoop UCI to become the official betting partner of the French Mountain Bike World Championships.

OlyBet, a leading European sports betting brand, has announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (WBD Sports) and Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series, becoming the official regional betting partner for the event's French stages.Under the agreement, OlyBet will support three World Cha

Global Gambling Grey Areas: New Frontiers from the USA to France, Opportunities and Challenges Amid Regulatory Gaps

As a member of the gambling industry, we have been closely monitoring the dynamics of major markets.Recently, in the "Right to the Source" podcast by "iGaming Business", an in-depth analysis was conducted on the "grey areas" in three distinctly different markets: the United States, Latin America, an

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

Telegram founder responds directly to French media's false reports: The platform always adheres to EU regulations.

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 French regulatory authority ANJ has imposed a fine on SPS Betting for non-compliance in its operations.

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 Q1: Revenue EUR 925 million; International lottery revenue down 21.8%

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

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

Australian authorities reveal a surge in illegal gambling activities in Sydney! Crackdown becomes the focus!