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
French entertainment giant Banijay Group has recently finalized the acquisition of German betting operator Tipico, integrating it with its Betclic and Admiral brands into Banijay Gaming, thus becoming the fourth largest sports betting and online gaming operator in Europe by revenue. This deal was f
In 2025, the regulated gambling market in France delivered a steadily improving report card. According to the annual market assessment report recently released by the French National Gambling Authority, the gross gambling revenue of the entire industry reached 14.1 billion euros (approximately 16.6
The French National Gaming Authority recently released a review report on the preventive action plans of all licensed operators, covering the period from November 2025 to March 2026. The report notes that the French gaming industry has made measurable progress in preventing excessive gambling and un
On November 14, 2025, Française des Jeux (FDJ), through its subsidiary Relax Gaming, obtained a B2B license from the Autonomous Region of Anjouan, Comoros, allowing it to supply slot machines, bingo, and table game software to operators registered in Anjouan.Just two months later, a joint in-depth i
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has recently officially launched a three-year experimental regulatory framework for "Redeemable Digital Object Games" (JONUM). These games fall between traditional video games and regulated gambling, allowing players to acquire digital assets such as NFTs a
French gambling giant FDJ Group delivered a mixed report card in 2025. Although the group's overall GGR slightly increased by 0.8% to 8.7 billion euros, the shadow of a sharp increase in tax burden and a decline in core business is clearly visible. Among them, the Kindred business (online gambling)
French state-owned horse betting operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) has announced a significant personnel appointment. Cyrille Giraudat will officially take over as the new CEO of the company at the beginning of January 2026, succeeding the predecessor who left office in September this year. This app
The French Casino Association recently opposed the view that the legalization of online casinos could reduce illegal activities and increase tax revenue, pointing out that it may cause public financial losses and emphasizing the employment and social value of physical casinos. The association refute
French gaming group FDJ United announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with revenue down 3% year-on-year to 864 million euros (approximately $1.01 billion). The company attributed the decline in revenue primarily to an increase in gambling taxes in Europe, especial
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
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov reiterated that he would never allow third parties to access user information, even stating he would "rather die" than compromise.This statement was released on the anniversary of his arrest by French authorities last year. In August 2024, Durov was detained in F
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
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
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 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
