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Why the ANJ fears an explosion in betting in 2026

16 Jan 2026

With major sporting events approaching in 2026, the French gambling market is set to experience rapid growth. The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is strengthening its control measures to regulate operators’ practices and protect players.

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The ANJ limits advertising budgets in 2026

Sarah

12 Jan 2026

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has analysed and approved operators’ promotional strategies for 2026. It has imposed new constraints to limit the increase in advertising budgets and reduce the risks associated with overexposure of players.

Legislation

Brut reveals how self-exclusion protects an excessive gambler

Alex

9 Jan 2026

By broadcasting the testimonial of a problem gambler who opted for a self-exclusion on gambling in partnership with the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), Brut has shed light on a reality that is still too often kept quiet.

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Digne-les-Bains finally gets its casino

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7 Jan 2026

On 30 December 2025, the Ministry of the Interior officially granted authorisation to operate games of chance at the future casino in Digne-les-Bains. This decision opens a new chapter in the economic and tourist development of the spa town.

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Biscarrosse Casino: the transformation is underway

Caroline

30 Dec 2025

On the seafront of Biscarrosse-Plage, an iconic local entertainment venue is undergoing a profound transformation. Recently taken over by two seasoned professionals in the sector, the Biscarrosse Casino is embarking on a veritable revolution.

Economy

Berck finally gets its casino back before 2026

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26 Dec 2025

After 34 years of management by the Partouche group, the Berck casino is about to change hands. The courts have given their verdict, putting an end to a long struggle between the municipality and the operator. As of 1 January 2026, the building will be officially returned to the municipality, opening a new chapter for this emblematic site.

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The ANJ’s new campaign: Where’s the problem?

Caroline

19 Dec 2025

As the festive season approaches, the ANJ is warning that the practice of giving scratch cards to children is still too widespread. Through an educational campaign broadcast on social networks, the regulator insists that gambling is not child’s play.

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Boulogne wins against Partouche after 6 years

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17 Dec 2025

After six years of legal proceedings and judicial twists and turns, the Boulogne-sur-Mercasino case is finally coming to an end. The Conseil d’Etat, France’s highest administrative court, has ruled that the town has won its case against the Partouche group.

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Berck Casino: the legal battle intensifies

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16 Dec 2025

In Berck, an iconic seaside resort on the Opal Coast, the casino is not just a place of entertainment: it has become the focus of a complex legal tug-of-war, combining heritage issues, economic interests and conflicting court rulings.

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Golden Palace obtains gaming licence in Thonon-les-Bains

Caroline

8 Dec 2025

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.

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End of suspense for Parisian gaming clubs

Caroline

8 Dec 2025

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.

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Barrière accelerates its expansion

Caroline

2 Dec 2025

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.

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Cresus Casino: the underbelly of an illegal giant

Alex

1 Dec 2025

Behind the sunny facades of a start-up based in Cyprus, the French justice system suspects the existence of a clandestine machine whose scale exceeds anything the country has ever seen in terms of illegal casinos. Cresus Casino, a platform that is very popular with French players, is said to have generated nearly a billion euros since 2021.

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Bagnères-de-Luchon closes the door on the casino

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30 Nov 2025

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.

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Winamax, Betsson, PMU: the safe gambling revolution in France

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28 Nov 2025

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.

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Berck: the casino changes hands

Caroline

27 Nov 2025

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.

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EuroMillions: a million euros still awaits its owner

Alex

26 Nov 2025

On 30 September last year, a validated My Million ticket in Gironde became the key to a dream: it bore the code HX 965 5996, drawn at random, and was worth €1 million. However, the holder of this precious receipt has still not come forward. With just a few days to go, the Française des Jeux (FDJ) is stepping up its calls and warnings: if the person concerned does not claim their prize before 28 November, they risk losing it for good.

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