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Risk Zone: the ANJ’s prevention campaign

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.

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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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The ANJ is calling for operators to do more to prevent addiction

Caroline B.

9 Apr 2026

Between November 2025 and March 2026, the National Gambling Authority (ANJ) scrutinised the action plans of all gambling operators in France. Whilst progress has been acknowledged, the regulator insists that the fight against excessive gambling and the protection of minors remain absolute priorities.

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These GAMING1 slot machines are set to revolutionise the industry

Julien D.

25 Mar 2026

In Balaruc-les-Bains, innovative slot machines designed in Belgium are being installed in a highly regulated environment. GAMING1 is determined to redefine the casino experience for players.

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Jérôme Labarbe warns of the risks of prediction markets

Alex D.

25 Mar 2026

The National Gaming Authority has issued a warning about the risks of prediction markets, particularly regarding addiction and the illusion of investment, as Jérôme Labarbe highlighted in a recent statement.

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Berck Casino: the courts confirm their jurisdiction

Caroline B.

9 Mar 2026

After months of legal battles over the Berck-sur-Mer casino, a new ruling has clarified the role of France’s highest administrative court. The Council of State has confirmed that it has sole jurisdiction to rule on certain aspects of the dispute between the municipality and the Partouche group.

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Prediction markets: ANJ alert

Caroline B.

24 Feb 2026

Prediction market platforms are expanding rapidly. But in France, these sites are not authorised to offer their services. The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is warning that illegal operators are exposing players to significant risks.

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France tests the regulation of JONUMs

Caroline B.

23 Feb 2026

Since February 2026 in France, an experimental framework has been overseeing games based on monetisable digital objects (JONUM), a fast-growing sector at the crossroads of online gaming, blockchain and virtual economies.

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“Dark side of iGaming” – Anjouan and the French lottery

Ron Emmerink

21 Feb 2026

It sounds like a growth story. But behind the figures lies a shadow side. A subsidiary of the French lottery operator FDJ obtained a license on the Comorian island of Anjouan, a place long known as a haven for controversial online casinos.

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2026 World Cup: France fears betting explosion

Sarah C.

19 Feb 2026

In the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France is concerned about a phenomenon that is well known at major international competitions: the rise of sports betting and, above all, its promotion.

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