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Demystifying betting: the ANJ’s action

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

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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

New taxation on gambling in France: online operators raise their voices

Alex

20 Feb 2025

At the start of 2025, the French government has announced a significant increase in taxes on online gambling operators.

Legislation

Golden Palace Boulogne-sur-Mer: an inclusive casino for all

Caroline

10 Feb 2025

The Golden Palace casino in Boulogne-sur-Mer recently received official recognition from Atout France for its commitment to inclusion.

Sensation

ANJ sanctions operator for non-compliance with withdrawal deadlines

Caroline

29 Jan 2025

The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently made a strong statement by sanctioning a licensed operator for excessively long withdrawal delays.

Legislation

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Vikings Casinos: A major asset for NOVOMATIC

Alex

22 Jan 2025

The European leader in the gaming market, NOVOMATIC AG, has just announced in a press release that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the French group Vikings Casinos SAS.

Economy

French gambling regulator wants to limit promotional budgets, how is it going in Belgium?

Ron

9 Jan 2025

The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has called on major gambling operators to review their promotional budgets for 2025.

Economy

A major blow for Parisian gambling clubs

Caroline

5 Jan 2025

The curtain fell on seven emblematic gambling clubs in the French capital on December 31. After a six-year experiment, these establishments, created to regulate gambling in Paris, are ceasing their activities due to lack of a legislative extension.

Sensation

New tax on gamblers’ winnings in France

Alex

30 Dec 2024

A recent report by the CPO proposes an unprecedented reform of the taxation of gamblers’ winnings, with the aim of providing a better framework for gambling practices and stepping up addiction prevention.

Economy