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Meta convicted of fraudulent Barrière ads

4 Feb 2026

The Paris Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Messenger) for distributing illegal online gambling advertisements that fraudulently exploited the reputation of the Barrière Group.

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Scandal: French athlete suspended for a bet

Sarah

3 Feb 2026

In an unprecedented case, a top French athlete has been sanctioned for placing a sports bet on a competition in her sport.

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AFJEL: Nicolas Beraud re-elected for a third term

Caroline

2 Feb 2026

At a time when the French online gaming market is facing profound upheaval, the Association Française des Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL) has opted for continuity. At its Annual General Meeting, the industry body re-elected Nicolas Beraud as its new president.

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Cooperation between the ANJ and Japan continues

Caroline

1 Feb 2026

Gambling is no longer regulated solely at national level. Faced with a rapidly changing sector, the authorities are stepping up their international cooperation. The recent meeting between the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) and the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission is part of this dynamic.

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Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026

Caroline

26 Jan 2026

Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance. In an interview with Les Enjeux, Pauline Hot set out the ANJ’s roadmap for 2026.

Legislation

Gamblers sought for study on addiction prevention

Alex

22 Jan 2026

Gambling is now widely accessible and socially accepted, but the risks remain very real. Addiction, debt and psychological distress affect thousands of gamblers every year. In light of this, a new scientific survey is looking at a key factor that has not yet been fully evaluated: the effectiveness of campaigns to prevent problem gambling.

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Why the ANJ fears an explosion in betting in 2026

Julien

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

Caroline

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.

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Berck finally gets its casino back before 2026

Caroline

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

Caroline

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

Caroline

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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