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ANJ: Reinforced anti-money laundering surveillance

7 Apr 2025

The National Gaming Authority has assessed gambling operators’ action plans to combat money laundering in 2024. While progress has been made, shortcomings remain, particularly in detection systems and the handling of alerts.

Legislation

Fighting addiction: The ANJ steps up its efforts

Alex

5 Apr 2025

The ANJ is stepping up its action against excessive gambling and underage gambling by imposing strict prevention plans on operators. Faced with alarming figures – 1.17 million problem gamblers by 2024, including 360,000 problem gamblers – the ANJ is demanding concrete, measurable measures, including early detection of risky behaviour and personalised support for vulnerable gamblers.

Legislation

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Médiateur des jeux: a promising 2024 report

Caroline

4 Apr 2025

The Médiateur des jeux’s 2024 report highlights a year marked by a large number of disputes, particularly in sports betting, but also by better cooperation from operators, with 47% of proposals accepted.

Legislation

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Cheating worth €76,000 at La Grande-Motte

Alex

30 Mar 2025

Five men have been arrested for cheating as part of an organised gang at the Pasino in La Grande-Motte, causing a loss of €76,000. Thanks to CCTV footage, the management discovered that they were using an iron rod inserted into the roulette wheel to manipulate the trajectory of the ball and distort the results.

Sensation

A first in France: crypto at the JOA Casino

Maxime

29 Mar 2025

The JOA Casino in Le Tréport, located in Seine-Maritime, has become one of the first gaming establishments in France to accept payments in cryptocurrencies. The move, made possible through a partnership with fintech LYZI, allows players to convert their cryptos into euros securely and seamlessly.

Sensation

Demystifying betting: the ANJ’s action

Alex

21 Mar 2025

Since September 2024, the National Gaming Authority (NGA) has stepped up its efforts to raise awareness among young amateur sportsmen and women of the risks associated with sports betting. In collaboration with the SportEasy application, an awareness campaign has been launched, followed by free sessions in sports associations.

Legislation

Reopening of Parisian gaming clubs: Relief tinged with uncertainty

Caroline

11 Mar 2025

On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months of forced closure. The reopening was made possible by a decree issued by the Ministry of the Interior and validated by the Council of State.

Economy

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Unveiling the mysteries of gamblers’ brains

Caroline

10 Mar 2025

The world of gambling has long intrigued scientists and health professionals. In Lyon, researchers have set out to explore the brain mechanisms of gamblers in depth.

Sensation

FDJ UNITED: European expansion and renewed identity

Caroline

7 Mar 2025

On March 6, 2025, FDJ, a major player in the French gambling industry, announced a strategic shift by adopting a new identity: FDJ UNITED.

Economy

Player protection: Unibet fined by the ANJ

Maxime

5 Mar 2025

The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently imposed a record €800,000 fine on SPS Betting, operator of the Unibet.fr website, for serious breaches of the self-exclusion system designed to protect vulnerable players.

Legislation

Test your relationship with gambling with Evalujeu.fr

Alex

28 Feb 2025

Gambling plays an important role in modern society. While for some it is simply a form of entertainment, for others it can become a source of problems.

Sensation

500,000 won with a stolen card: who deserves the money?

Alex

25 Feb 2025

In a story that mixes crime, luck and moral dilemma, two homeless men recently won €500,000 from scratch cards. Problem: the tickets were bought with a stolen bank card.

Sensation

FDJ: Record growth in 2024 despite impending taxes

Maxime

22 Feb 2025

France’s gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux (FDJ) reported impressive results, confirming solid growth despite an increasingly restrictive tax environment.

Economy

The French Council of State backs the ANJ against the FDJ

Alex

21 Feb 2025

On 11 February 2025, the French Council of State handed down two major decisions confirming the authority of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) over the games offered and promotional strategies of monopoly operators, in particular La Française des Jeux (FDJ).

Legislation