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Thonon-les-Bains: residents oppose the Golden Palace casino

28 Jun 2025

A new chapter is opening in this spa town. After an absence of several decades, a casino is returning to centre stage. But this renaissance, spearheaded by the Belgian Golden Palace group, is not being met with unanimous approval.

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ANJ 2024 annual report: Actions and results

Julien

26 Jun 2025

On 24 June 2025, the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) published its 2024 activity report. This document marks five years of existence for the institution and represents a turning point in its regulation. At the halfway point in its 2024-2026 strategy, the ANJ has set a clear course: fewer gamblers at risk and greater responsibility for operators.

Legislation

FDJ United: growth and responsibility in 2025

Maxime

26 Jun 2025

In just a few years, FDJ UNITED has established itself as one of the heavyweights in the European gaming and betting sector, the result of a strategy of targeted acquisitions and an agile positioning combining digital innovation and territorial roots.

Economy

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Bichat Hospital: the ANJ seeks solutions

Sarah

13 Jun 2025

On 12 June, a rare moment took place in the corridors of the addiction and psychiatry department at Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital in Paris. Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, Chairwoman of the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ), paid a visit. A visit that goes beyond mere protocol.

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Golden Palace sets up in Digne-les-Bains: a strategic turning point for the city

Caroline

10 Jun 2025

In Digne-les-Bains, the laying of the foundation stone for the future Golden Palace casino marks the beginning of an ambitious project combining entertainment, economic momentum, and sustainable development. Scheduled to open by the end of 2026, this new venue promises much more than a traditional gaming space.

Economy

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Double Lotto miracle for a Breton couple

Alex

8 Jun 2025

On 23 April last, in a commune in the Côtes-d’Armor region of Brittany, an occasional couple saw their lives turned upside down. That evening, they each filled in a Loto grid. Nothing out of the ordinary on the surface. And yet luck struck twice, with mathematically improbable precision.

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The ANJ, a key player in sports integrity

Sarah

4 Jun 2025

On 3 June 2025, a strategic agreement was signed between Marie Barsacq, Minister for Sport, Youth and the Voluntary Sector, and Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, President of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ).

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2 robberies of casino winners shake up France and the United States

Alex

17 May 2025

Winning a large sum at the casino should be a moment of joy and celebration. However, for some players, the dream turns into a nightmare in just a few hours.

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French sports list changes sports betting for good

Ron

13 May 2025

In France, there is an official list of sports matches that people are allowed to bet on. This sports list determines which matches are reliable enough for betting providers.

Legislation

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Gambling: France is booming

Caroline

12 May 2025

In 2024, the French gambling market grew significantly. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €14 billion, up 4.7% on the previous year. This growth is in line with the average for European markets of a comparable size.

Economy

Viral Mbappé account sold to gambling platform Polymarket

Sarah

11 May 2025

The famous X account ‘Has Mbappé scored a free-kick?’ has undergone a major change. The account that asked the same question about Kylian Mbappé every day for years is now owned by Polymarket.

Sensation

This is why you are still not allowed to play online slots in France

Julien

9 May 2025

Online slots remain banned in France for the time being. While the government is looking into expanding the offer, regulators are keeping the brakes on for now.

Legislation

Why the gambling industry cannot do without problem players

Ron

5 May 2025

Many gambling companies get their biggest profits from a small group of players who spend too much money. This is no accident. The industry has quietly adjusted to this for years.

Sensation

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15 months in prison for casino cheating

Alex

27 Apr 2025

Two Ukrainians have been sentenced to 15 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated cheating operation at the Annecy casino, using micro-cameras, earphones and artificial intelligence to analyse the cards in real time via an accomplice abroad. The duo, who pocketed more than €270,000 since 2023, were arrested after a nationwide investigation.

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The ANJ reaches a milestone with its e-learning module: 1,000 certificates issued

Alex

21 Apr 2025

The ANJ has launched an innovative e-learning module to train casino and gaming club professionals to identify and support excessive or pathological gamblers. This interactive tool, inspired by a guide published in January 2024, offers realistic 3D immersion and has already enabled more than 1,000 certificates to be issued in just a few months.

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Exclusive interview with Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin – President of the ANJ and GREF

Caroline

11 Apr 2025

In an exclusive interview, we spoke with Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, President of the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) and the Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF).

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