Location: France
What Banijay’s €32bn bet on a market that doesn’t exist reveals about gaming’s new value map
How do you build an omnichannel gambling business in a country that bans half the channels? Banijay´s answer arrived on 6 July. The French... more
France: Berck-sur-Mer casino reopens under new operator after renovation
After more than six months of waiting, the casino in the French town of Berck-sur-Mer has finally opened its doors with 65 slot machines,... more
Banijay Gaming to acquire JOA and its 33 casinos in France
Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire the casino network of Groupe JOA, in a move that will expand its position in its home-market of... more
Addiction network calls for ban on athletes, sports personalities promoting gambling in France
France’s leading addiction network, Fédération Addiction, has called for a complete ban on athletes and sports personalities promoting... more
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin: Regulatory consistency stops the normalization of gambling
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin has chaired the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) since 2020 and, just as she took the helm of the French... more
France: Chamonix’s Casino Le Royal closes after 18 years
A major piece of Chamonix’s downtown history is entering a transitional chapter. The City of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has officially announced... more
France launches campaign in response to expected World Cup betting spike
A recent survey conducted by Toluna-Harris Interactive among 1,071 French adults between 19 and 21 May 2026 revealed strong public... more
French Prime Minister proposes veteran civil servant for gambling top job
The French government has proposed a new President of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the National Gambling Authority, to replace... more
Celine Dion extends France dates in ‘27, but so far nothing in Las Vegas
Celine Dion has extended her dates in Paris, and by extending the timeline, she could conceivably perform again in Las Vegas. Late Sunday... more
bet365 secures approval to launch in France two weeks out from World Cup
UK-headquartered gambling giant bet365 has officially launched in France after securing approval from the Autorité Nationale des Jeux... more
