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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

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

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

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

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

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France Strikes Hard! During the Tennis Open, ANJ Launches Another "Gambling Addiction Alert Storm"

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

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The revenue of the French gambling market reached 14 billion euros (15 billion US dollars), an increase of 4.7% compared to 2023.

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

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France Vetoes "Communication Backdoor" Proposal, Telegram Founder: Would Rather Exit Market Than Betray User Privacy

France Vetoes "Communication Backdoor" Proposal, Telegram Founder: Would Rather Exit Market Than Betray User Privacy

Recently, the French National Assembly rejected a controversial telecommunications surveillance bill, avoiding becoming the first country in the world to require communication platforms to establish a "backdoor" for encryption.In response, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, voiced on his channel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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France's gambling regulator ANJ releases the 2024 gambling activity report, including numerous requests for sports betting mediation.

France's gambling regulator ANJ releases the 2024 gambling activity report, including numerous requests for sports betting mediation.

The French gambling regulatory authority, Autoritรฉ 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

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France is preparing to increase tax contributions, and online gambling is likely to be legalized by 2025.

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

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

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FDJ Restructures Executive Team and Business Units

FDJ Restructures Executive Team and Business Units

FDJ Restructures Executive Team and Business UnitsFranรงaise des Jeux (FDJ) has announced a major reorganization of its executive leadership and operational structure following its acquisition of Kindred Group. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in the European gambling

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FDJ Rebrands as FDJ UNITED, Posts Impressive 2024 Financials

FDJ Rebrands as FDJ UNITED, Posts Impressive 2024 Financials

FDJ Rebrands as FDJ UNITED, Posts Impressive 2024 FinancialsLa Franรงaise des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of France and Irelandโ€™s national lotteries, has published its latest financial report, highlighting strong 2024 results. In addition to that, the company unveiled a new identity, rebranding itself t

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French Traditionalists Scrutinize FDJ UNITEDโ€™s New Identity

French Traditionalists Scrutinize FDJ UNITEDโ€™s New Identity

French Traditionalists Scrutinize FDJ UNITEDโ€™s New IdentityComing just a few months after its acquisition of European gaming powerhouse Kindred, French lottery and betting giant FDJ embraced a new brand identity, renaming its business to FDJ UNITED.Although this change was meant to reflect the compa

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Banijay Group Eyes 2025 Growth Despite French Tax Challenges

Banijay Group Eyes 2025 Growth Despite French Tax Challenges

Banijay Group Eyes 2025 Growth Despite French Tax ChallengesBanijay Group aims for continued growth in 2025 despite facing new regulatory challenges in France. In the firmโ€™s 2024 earnings call, CEO Franรงois Riahi said he was confident in Banijayโ€™s potential to leverage its success, highlighting robu

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FDJ expecting โ‚ฌ45 million impact from French gambling tax increases in 2025

FDJ expecting โ‚ฌ45 million impact from French gambling tax increases in 2025

State-owned FDJ expects increased gambling tax requirements in France to result in a โ‚ฌ45 million ($47.1 million) EBITDA impact in 2025 as the government finalizes tax and social security increases for each gaming vertical.In a statement dated 14 February, FDJ said it would likely pay an additional โ‚ฌ

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