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.
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.
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.
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).
At the start of 2025, the French government has announced a significant increase in taxes on online gambling operators.
The Golden Palace casino in Boulogne-sur-Mer recently received official recognition from Atout France for its commitment to inclusion.
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently made a strong statement by sanctioning a licensed operator for excessively long withdrawal delays.
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.
The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has called on major gambling operators to review their promotional budgets for 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.
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.
ANJ launches an interactive e-learning module to help casino professionals identify and support at-risk players using immersive tools.
Every year, the approach of Christmas reawakens the excitement of gift buying. However, one trend is now causing concern among the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ): offering scratch cards to children.
Casinos de France criticises Nirio, FDJ’s payment service, for its alleged risks. A controversy that raises questions about ethics and social responsibility.
Since her arrival at the head of Française des Jeux (FDJ) ten years ago, Stéphane Pallez has overseen a real revolution. Once considered a “sleeping beauty”, FDJ has become a […]
