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Monopoly makes its debut on French slot machines

6 Aug 2026

The Villers-sur-Mer casino, in Normandy, is expanding its range of games with the arrival of the Monopoly Big Board Bucks slot machines. Already popular in the United States, they are being offered as a preview at this venue.

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FDJ United held back by the UK and the Netherlands

Julien D.

5 Aug 2026

FDJ United has presented its financial results for the first half of 2026. Whilst the group has recorded a decline in its business activity and turnover, it believes these results are primarily linked to external factors, notably higher taxation on gambling and several regulatory changes.

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2026 World Cup: betting soars in France

Sarah C.

27 Jul 2026

The 2026 Football World Cup has generated unprecedented levels of betting turnover. Behind these spectacular figures, however, the authorities and operators highlight a regulated model that funds public finances and sport, but also a worrying rise in illegal platforms.

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What the GDPR requires of casinos

Sarah C.

25 Jul 2026

Gambling operators handle a significant amount of personal data every day.

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The ANJ imposes an administrative block on Polymarket

Caroline B.

22 Jul 2026

The ANJ has just ordered French internet service providers to impose an administrative block on the prediction site Polymarket for promoting an illegal gambling service.

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Lack of player protection: €500,000 fine imposed by the ANJ

Sarah C.

20 Jul 2026

The ANJ has issued a €500,000 financial penalty against an online gambling operator for serious failures in its obligations to identify and support excessive or pathological players.

Legislation

France bans betting on esports, but what is the situation in Belgium?

Sarah C.

9 Jul 2026

With Paris set to host the Esports World Cup from 6 July to 23 August 2026, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has reiterated that betting on esports remains banned in France. In Belgium, the situation is different: esports betting is permitted and regulated by the Gaming Commission.

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Betclic angers Mbappé

Sarah C.

11 Jun 2026

Kylian Mbappé and several players from the French national team have asked the French Football Federation to prevent licensed betting operators from using their image in promotional campaigns without clear prior notification. The dispute arose following a Betclic campaign linked to the 2026 World Cup, which featured photos of several French internationals.

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Risk Zone: the ANJ’s prevention campaign

Caroline B.

5 Jun 2026

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the ANJ is launching a prevention campaign to highlight the risks of sports betting addiction. Dubbed “Risk Zone”, it transforms the yellow legal notice banner into a warning sign to remind people that excessive betting can turn the enjoyment of sport into a dangerous spiral.

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Bet365 finally arrives in France

Sarah C.

30 May 2026

Bet365 launched its online sports betting service in France on Tuesday 26 May 2026 after obtaining a licence from the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ). The operator also holds licences for horse racing and poker, two activities set to follow shortly.

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GDPR and Gambling: the ANJ and the CNIL call time on the free-for-all regarding player data

Julien D.

29 May 2026

The ANJ and the CNIL have published an ultra-strict GDPR guide that radically transforms the management of player data, with a direct impact on the Belgian market.

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Monte Carlo reveals the other side of the game

Alex D.

18 May 2026

In a report broadcast on TF1’s 1pm news, the Monte Carlo Casino agreed to give a glimpse behind the scenes, an area rarely shown to the public.

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Paris welcomes its largest gaming club

Julien D.

11 May 2026

In Paris, a new gaming giant is set to open its doors. The Partouche Casino Club will welcome its first customers on Tuesday, near the Champs-Élysées, having received authorisation from the authorities.

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2025 report from the Gaming Mediator

Glen L.

2 May 2026

On 28 April 2026, the Gaming Mediator published its annual report for 2025. This document highlights a significant rise in requests for mediation, mainly relating to sports betting, whilst noting a marked improvement in the dispute resolution rate.

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Bet365 launches in France in April 2026

Caroline B.

27 Apr 2026

Bet365 officially enters the French market with a licence from the National Gaming Authority (ANJ).

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€14 billion: a record for gambling in France

Caroline B.

20 Apr 2026

The ANJ has just published its 2025 report on the gambling market. The French gambling market has reached a historic milestone with a record Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €14.1 billion, up 3% in 2025.

Economy

The ANJ calls for heightened vigilance against fraud

Caroline B.

14 Apr 2026

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently published its annual analysis of measures to combat fraud and money laundering. Whilst operators have made progress, the regulator is calling for a strengthening of control mechanisms.

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