Industry
November 25, 2025
France Launches Digital Self-Exclusion Registry
France has launched a digital format of its self-exclusion registry in the hopes of making it easier for people who may experience gambling-related harm. The idea is to make the tool more readily available and bolster l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux’s efforts to minimize the impact of excessive gambling. French Gamblers Now Can Self-Exclude with a […]
Legal
October 17, 2025
Crésus Casino CEO Faces Illegal Gambling Charges
Grégoire Auzoux, the CEO of Crésus Casino, along with another individual, has been charged with operating an illegal gambling operation and is currently in custody. The professional poker player was apprehended and later released by French anti-organized crime police in mid-September after his offshore site was accused of catering to the French market. Grégoire Auzoux […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
French Authorities Bust $1.2B Illegal Gambling Ring
Authorities in France have dismantled what could be one of the largest gambling rings in the world. The criminal enterprise was exclusively focused on online gambling, and it is estimated at $1.2 billion. This is the number of bets the organization has accepted since it was introduced in 2021, operating through a network of online […]
Lottery
August 20, 2025
EuroMillions Jackpot Won – EUR 210 Million Yet to Be Claimed
The latest EuroMillions jackpot has finally been won by one lucky soul in France, who has the winning ticket. The jackpot, which stood at EUR 210 million at the time of the win, was secured in the latest draw with the following winning numbers: 24, 31, 34, 41, and 43, while the lucky stars were […]
Business
July 31, 2025
FDJ UNITED Publishes Strong H1 Results, Reiterates 2025 Guidance
FDJ UNITED (formerly La Française des Jeux), a leader in lottery, betting and gaming in Europe, has published its financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting a surge in revenue in the wake of its acquisition of Kindred. FDJ’s Business Was Strong Despite Headwinds in UK and Netherlands In its official report, FDJ […]
Sports
July 15, 2025
ANJ Fines Operator €75,000 over Serious Data Compliance Deficiencies
France’s gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has fined a licensed online betting operator €75,000 ($87,500) for repeated failures to follow obligatory data compliance rules. A thorough investigation uncovered significant shortcomings in the way the operator processed customer betting data, necessitating this intervention. The ANJ remains vigilant, ensuring French consumers can wager safely and […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
ANJ Names Pauline Hot Director General as Rémi Lataste Exits
France’s gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has enhanced its leadership with the appointment of a new director general. The one up to the task is Pauline Hot, who will replace the outgoing Rémi Lataste. Hot Becomes the Authority’s New Director General According to the ANJ’s official announcement, Hot is a former student of […]
Industry
July 2, 2025
NOVOMATIC Secures French Foothold with Vikings Casinos Acquisition
Austrian gambling technology giant NOVOMATIC has finalized the acquisition of Vikings Casinos, a long-established French casino operator with a strong footprint across the country. The deal, which cleared all regulatory and licensing requirements in France, grants NOVOMATIC direct access to one of Europe’s most highly regulated gambling markets and opens up significant strategic opportunities. The […]
Casino
June 26, 2025
ANJ Acknowledges Real Progress in 2024 Activity Report
France’s National Gambling Authority (L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux, ANJ) has published its latest activity report, offering a detailed look at how the country’s gambling landscape has evolved five years after introducing big regulatory changes. Licensed Operators Have Stepped Up In its 2024 report, the independent authority that reports to Parliament spoke about the genuine progress […]
Business
June 24, 2025
FDJ United Reveals “Play Forward 2028” Plan, Targets Further Growth
French gaming giant FDJ United has published an optimistic outlook for its business following its recent acquisition of Kindred. The company’s new strategy seeks to improve its EBITDA margin and grow its player base by 2028. FDJ United Unveils Its Play Forward 2028 Plan As FDJ United recorded success in enacting its strategy and continued […]