The Golden Palace group has officially obtained authorisation to operate a casino in Thonon-les-Bains. This ambitious project promises economic benefits, jobs and a new local dynamic.
After eight years of precarious existence, Parisian gaming clubs may be about to turn the page on experimentation. The Senate has just approved a historic amendment that could transform these entertainment venues into permanent institutions in the Parisian landscape. But the final decision still rests with the National Assembly.
Long a symbol of luxury firmly rooted in France, the Barrière group is now undergoing the most extensive transformation in its history. Faced with excessive dependence on the French market and rapidly changing tourist habits, the company is redefining its identity to better appeal to international customers.
Bagnères-de-Luchon has made its decision. After months of debate, reports and consultations, the spa town has decided not to relaunch its casino, which has been closed since 2011. The project, vigorously supported by mayor Eric Azémar, was once again postponed at the end of an electric town council meeting that will live long in the memory.
To mark European Responsible Gambling Week, AFJEL has chosen to highlight, day after day, the French companies that are making prevention and player protection their top priorities. Three major players stand out this year: Winamax, Betsson France and PMU.
For several years now, the EPIS (Excluded Persons Information System) has played a central role in the regulation of gambling in Belgium. Initially designed for casinos, gaming halls and betting agencies, it is now becoming a must-have in press shops too.
Berck has just turned a decisive page in its history. After more than thirty years of management by Partouche, the municipal casino is about to change hands. This transition, which was expected but has been fraught with legal tensions, heralds a profound transformation for the establishment.
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is launching a completely redesigned version of its voluntary gambling ban service. More fluid, faster, and equipped with enhanced identity checks, this new platform marks a major turning point in the prevention of gambling addiction.
The president of the Gaming Commission, Magali Clavie, has just issued a warning that sounds like a national emergency signal. Behind a sector where hundreds of thousands of people gamble every day lies a worrying reality, marked by an explosion in online gambling, a proliferation of illegal operators, and a glaring lack of resources.
On 20 November 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist of illegal gambling websites by adding 15 new unlicensed platforms.
A recent leak has shaken the Fortnite community: according to sources, Epic Games is preparing to integrate gambling-type systems into player-created content. This rumour has caused a great deal of concern, particularly among parents and regulators. Epic Games has reacted firmly to the controversy.
To mark European Responsible Gaming Week, the JOA casino in Bagnoles-de-l’Orne is innovating with a brand new event: ‘Excess or pleasure, the fun prevention wheel’. It’s an original way of reminding people that gambling should remain a pleasure, never a risk.
In Belgium, a discreet but growing phenomenon is taking hold: the alarming rise of gambling addiction, particularly online. Experts are sounding the alarm as figures show an increasingly worrying situation.
Never before have so many people in Belgium been banned from gambling. According to recently compiled data, nearly 200,000 adults are now banned from casinos, betting agencies and licensed online platforms.
The UK government is considering imposing a massive tax increase on online betting, with potential rates of up to 50% of revenues. This tax proposal could mean the closure of local bookmakers.
For several years now, Belgium has been actively combating unauthorised online gambling websites. On 04 November 2025, the Gambling Commission (GC) announced the update of its blacklist, with the addition of twelve new sites deemed illegal.
