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Business
March 11, 2025
Banijay Group Eyes 2025 Growth Despite French Tax Challenges
Banijay Group aims for continued growth in 2025 despite facing new regulatory challenges in France. In the firm’s 2024 earnings call, CEO François Riahi said he was confident in Banijay’s potential to leverage its success, highlighting robust performance in all core segments like content production, live events, and online sports betting and gaming. Banijay Enjoys […]
Business
March 10, 2025
French Traditionalists Scrutinize FDJ UNITED’s New Identity
Coming just a few months after its acquisition of European gaming powerhouse Kindred, French lottery and betting giant FDJ embraced a new brand identity, renaming its business to FDJ UNITED. Although this change was meant to reflect the company’s foray into the world of European gaming, it was profoundly scrutinized by French traditionalists. Critics Do […]
Business
March 6, 2025
FDJ Rebrands as FDJ UNITED, Posts Impressive 2024 Financials
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of France and Ireland’s national lotteries, has published its latest financial report, highlighting strong 2024 results. In addition to that, the company unveiled a new identity, rebranding itself to FDJ UNITED. FDJ Ends 2024 on a Strong Note According to FDJ UNITED, its acquisition of Kindred was a […]
Business
March 6, 2025
FDJ Restructures Executive Team and Business Units
Française des Jeux (FDJ) has announced a major reorganization of its executive leadership and operational structure following its acquisition of Kindred Group. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in the European gambling market while advancing its digital transformation and international expansion. FDJ Reshapes Operations with Four Key Divisions and […]
Business
February 17, 2025
FDJ Confident in Growth Despite French Tax Hike
Despite regulatory challenges and increased gambling taxes, La Française des Jeux (FDJ) is optimistic about its growth prospects for 2025 and beyond. The group’s robust 2024 performance, strategic adjustments, and multi-year action plan perfectly position it to mitigate the impact of recent tax increases and sustain its impressive momentum. Core Financials Remain Robust FDJ generated […]
Business
January 22, 2025
NOVOMATIC Sets Out to Acquire Vikings Casinos
NOVOMATIC announced that it has penned an agreement to acquire Vikings Casinos SAS, a French casino group. The deal is in line with NOVOMATIC‘s ambitious growth strategy and would expand its presence in Europe. NOVOMATIC Targets International Growth As announced by NOVOMATIC, the acquisition is still subject to certain regulatory conditions and approvals. If permitted, […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
France’s ANJ Asks Regulators to Be Vigilant as Illegal Gambling Grows
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, chair of the National Gaming Authority in France (L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux/ANJ) has advised European authorities to double down on their efforts against illegal gambling. According to her, European gaming is entering a phase where more serious oversight of the black market is needed. The ANJ Is Wary of the Black Market’s Growth […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
French Online Sportsbooks to Double Down on Promotions in 2025
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s national gambling regulator, has examined online operators’ marketing strategies for 2025, highlighting certain trends. According to the authority, promotional and marketing spending will increase across the board as sportsbooks continue to compete for the attention of customers. Operators to Bolster Their Promotional Spending The ANJ highlighted a planned 11% […]
Industry
December 4, 2024
French iGaming Legalization in Peril as Barnier’s Government Shakes
PM Michel Barnier might set a new record for the shortest PM term in the history of France, should a vote of no confidence pass. Set to take place later today, the vote could lead to political instability and, by extension, affect the gaming industry. Barnier Failed to Appeal to the Far Sides of the […]
Legal
November 25, 2024
Polymarket Restricts French Users Following ANJ Probe
Polymarket, a leading crypto-based real-world event prediction platform, has taken steps to block French users in response to an investigation by France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) into its compliance with the country’s gambling laws. The platform, which allows users to bet on political, sports, and other events, has faced ever-increasing scrutiny, including in the USA. […]
