Location: France
French gambling watchdog probes Polymarket, where trader won big on Trump bet
France’s gambling regulator said on Thursday it was examining whether Polymarket, the platform where a French trader placed a... more
EU Commission says gambling provider FDJ did not receive unfair state aid
The fee France’s gambling provider Française des Jeux (FDJ) pays for its monopoly to operate lottery games and sports betting is in... more
France sets stage for icasino consultations in 2025
French casino operators are ready to consult with the government on all the key issues following withdrawal of online casino amendment from... more
France postpones consideration of legalizing icasinos
The government of France has withdrawn the ‘proposed amendments’ to the 2025 Budget to legislate and launch an online casino market. The... more
France aims to allow online casinos next year
France wants to legalise online casinos next year, bringing its rules into line with most EU countries, according to an amendment filed by... more
Scientific Games continues primary scratch-card partnership with La Franҫaise des Jeux
Scientific Games Monday announced a new three-year contract extension from La Franҫaise des Jeux, a leading betting and gaming company... more
Rumored French gambling tax hike not included in legislation
Speculation that France would hike its gaming tax has been proven wrong after the rumoured amendments did not appear in draft legislation.... more
French regulator launches information campaign to combat online casinos
The French gambling regulator ANJ has launched an information campaign to combat unlicensed online casinos. The “100% winning?” campaign... more
FDJ says it doesn’t foresee French gambling tax hike, as stock price hit
French gaming group FDJ said on Thursday that to the best of its knowledge the government’s forthcoming Social Security budget will... more
French Competition Authority approves FDJ’s Kindred acquisition, despite concerns over monopoly cross-selling
France’s Competition Authority (l’Autorité de la concurrence) has approved lottery monopoly FDJ’s bid to acquire Kindred Group. However it... more
