Location: France
Full-house for France icasino debate at ICE
Last week’s ICE2025 conference in Barcelona drew a packed audience to the First Gaming in France Briefing, debating outstanding affairs on... more
Novomatic makes move on France with acquisition of Vikings Casinos chain
Novomatic AG has signed an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos SAS, subject to certain conditions such as... more
France’s new prime minister faces political divisions before tackling gambling agenda
Excessive debt has been the leitmotif of French politics for the past few months and once again it dominated new Prime Minister François... more
Introduction of legal online casinos in France remains on hold
The introduction of authorized online casinos in France remains on hold following a considerable backlash from opposition groups. Trade... more
French regulator orders major operators to slash promotional budgets
The French gambling regulator ANJ has mandated the country’s four largest online gambling operators to reduce their promotional budgets for... more
Paris gaming clubs remain shut as a consequence of government upheaval
Since January 1, the doors of Parisian gaming clubs have remained closed due to the political instability caused by the overthrow of the... more
Paris gaming clubs hit by government upheavals
Kafkaesque is a description used for unexpected and surreal situations occurring because of unintended consequences or scenarios that no... more
French casino renovations hinder Groupe Partouche FY24 GGR
Groupe Partouche has reported a relatively flat 1.5% year-on-year increase on gross gaming revenue (GGR) for its 2024 financial year due to... more
French gambling plays watch-&-wait on government chaos
France’s online gambling sector is awaiting President Macron’s decision on the appointment of a new Prime Minister to form a government... more
Under pressure, Polymarket bows out of France
The crypto prediction market operator Polymarket has ceased to accept French players after the country’s gambling regulator, the Autorité... more
