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French Prime Minister proposes veteran civil servant for gambling top job

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 7:14 PM
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  • Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News

The French government has proposed a new President of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the National Gambling Authority, to replace the outgoing Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin.

Falque-Pierrotin’s six-year term as ANJ President is coming to an end amidst debate about the potential launch of an online casino market, the industry’s adjustment to a new tax regime, and entry of new operators into the market.

The Office of the French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has proposed that long-serving civil servant Pascal Chevremont be made the new ANJ President. The proposal has been taken on board by the office of President Emmanuel Macron.