Location: France
France’s regulator appoints Jérôme Gallot ombudsman of gambling
Médiateur des Jeux, the consumer ombudsman for French gambling, will now be led by its new Director, Jérôme Gallot. The appointment was... more
French Senate votes through tax hikes on gambling
French Senators have voted in favor of the government’s “comportmental tax raises” targeting soft drinks, tobacco and gambling. The tax... more
France weighs up potential scenarios to settle icasino future
The working groups that will study potential frameworks that could lead to online casino being regulated in France from January will take... more
FDJ issues first bonds worth €1.5bn on Paris market
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) is set to launch its first bond issue to refinance the €2bn [$2.1bn] bridging loan the group took out to... more
France sets out icasino consultation for 2025
France is set to undertake a six-month consultation to assess whether the country will regulate online casino in 2025, thus drawing a line... more
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The government of France has withdrawn the ‘proposed amendments’ to the 2025 Budget to legislate and launch an online casino market.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
