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Industry
January 21, 2025
France’s ANJ Asks Regulators to Be Vigilant as Illegal Gambling Grows
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, chair of the National Gaming Authority in France (L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux/ANJ) has advised European authorities to double down on their efforts against illegal gambling. According to her, European gaming is entering a phase where more serious oversight of the black market is needed. The ANJ Is Wary of the Black Market’s Growth […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
French Online Sportsbooks to Double Down on Promotions in 2025
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s national gambling regulator, has examined online operators’ marketing strategies for 2025, highlighting certain trends. According to the authority, promotional and marketing spending will increase across the board as sportsbooks continue to compete for the attention of customers. Operators to Bolster Their Promotional Spending The ANJ highlighted a planned 11% […]
Industry
December 4, 2024
French iGaming Legalization in Peril as Barnier’s Government Shakes
PM Michel Barnier might set a new record for the shortest PM term in the history of France, should a vote of no confidence pass. Set to take place later today, the vote could lead to political instability and, by extension, affect the gaming industry. Barnier Failed to Appeal to the Far Sides of the […]
Legal
November 25, 2024
Polymarket Restricts French Users Following ANJ Probe
Polymarket, a leading crypto-based real-world event prediction platform, has taken steps to block French users in response to an investigation by France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) into its compliance with the country’s gambling laws. The platform, which allows users to bet on political, sports, and other events, has faced ever-increasing scrutiny, including in the USA. […]
Industry
November 22, 2024
France Approves Tax Hikes, Gambling Affected
On November 21, the French Senate approved tax hikes across a variety of industries, including gambling. While the country was indecisive about a gambling tax hike earlier this year, it seems like it will be happening after all. The tax changes are a part of the final version of France’s social security budget and align […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
ANJ Could Hit Polymarket with Ban Over Gambling Concerns
Popular prediction market platform Polymarket could be facing a potential ban in France amid gambling concerns. L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s National Gambling Authority, which is responsible for regulating all forms of gambling within the country, has also raised legal concerns over Polymarket as significant bets on political outcomes have put the platform under […]
Sports
November 7, 2024
Gambling Tax Plans Lead to Cancellations of Horse Races in France
Late last month, politicians in France decided against the legalization of online gambling amid economic concerns. While iGaming is off the table, at least for now, the horse racing sector was alarmed by an amendment in the proposed 2025 budget that called for increases in gambling taxes. Gambling Tax Hike Results in Protests The budget […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
France Initiates iCasino Talks with Industry Stakeholders
At the end of October, we reported on France’s Minister Delegate for the Budget and Public Accounts announcement the government would no longer consider the legalization of iGaming, with lawmakers taking a stake back in light of economic concerns. France and Cyprus are the only EU member states that continue to prohibit iGaming. Now, roughly […]
Sports
October 31, 2024
FDJ’s Exclusivity on Lottery, Betting Not Violation of EU Law
The European Union’s executive body, the European Commission, said on Thursday that it has concluded an investigation into Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s largest gambling company, which recently grabbed headlines for its multi-billion acquisition of Kindred Group, another European sector giant. Four-Year Investigation Finds FDJ to Operate Within Legal Limits The commission was looking into […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
France Decides Against iGaming Amid Economic Concerns
The French government was mulling over the legalization of iGaming. However, lawmakers have now taken a stake back amid certain economic concerns. France Drops Its iGaming Plans, for Now Last week, reports said that PM Michel Barnier’s government was seeking to regulate the iGaming sector in hopes of gaining the upper hand in the war […]
