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Analysis

Navigating Gambling Laws in France: A Compliance Guide for Market Entry Prepared by Altenar

Wednesday 09 de July 2025 / 12:00

2 minutos de lectura

(Douglas).- This guide outlines key aspects of the French iGaming sector, including its history, legal framework, licensing process, and market potential.

Navigating Gambling Laws in France: A Compliance Guide for Market Entry Prepared by Altenar

France’s iGaming Market Overview

France is a unique and highly regulated gambling market with a loyal betting audience, a structured regulatory system, and active discussions about reform. 

Key Highlights

Historical Context

France has a long history of gambling, from 16th-century card games to the invention of roulette.

State control has been central, with key milestones including:

1806: Napoleon legalized casinos in spa towns.

1930: Creation of PMU for horse betting.

1988: Legalization of slot machines.

2010: Legalization of online poker, sports, and horse race betting (excluding online casino games).

Current Regulatory Structure

Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ): Oversees 80% of the market, enforces responsible gambling, and approves licenses.

Ministry of the Interior (SDCJ): Regulates land-based casinos.

FDJ & PMU: Hold monopolies in lottery/offline betting and horse racing respectively.

Licensing Requirements

Operators must be EU/EEA-based, designate a local compliance officer, host servers in France, and meet AML and advertising rules.

No physical office in France is required, but tax representation may be.

Licenses are free, but ongoing compliance and technical certification costs apply.

Taxation

Tax rates are high and vary by gambling type:

Sports Betting: Up to 59.3% of GGR from July 2025.

Horse Racing: Significant contributions to racing companies and social security.

Poker: Taxed by wagers and tournament fees.

Player winnings may be taxed if considered skill-based (e.g., poker).

Market Opportunities

France has over 67 million residents and a strong mobile-first betting culture.

In 2023, sports betting saw €8+ billion in wagers.

Regulatory clarity and strong consumer trust favor licensed operators.

Challenges

Heavy taxation reduces profitability.

Online casino games remain illegal, limiting product diversification.

Competition from state-run entities (FDJ and PMU) is significant.

Future Outlook

Discussions continue around legalizing online casino games.

A reform consultation began in 2024; legal changes could follow.

France remains one of the most lucrative and structured iGaming markets in Europe for compliant operators.

Read the complete article here By: Ian Macintyre

Categoría:Analysis

Tags: Altenar,

País: Isle of Man

Región: EMEA

Event

Peru Gaming Show 2025

18 de June 2025

Facephi presented its digital identity verification solutions for the online gaming sector in Peru at PGS 2025

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Facephi is consolidating its position as a strategic partner for responsible online gaming in Peru, presenting advanced identity verification, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance solutions at PGS 2025, adapted to an increasingly digital and demanding ecosystem. In this interview, Bruno Rafael Rivadeneyra Sánchez, the firm's Identity Solutions Senior Manager, explores how its technology is redefining gaming security standards, with a preventative, seamless, and 100% regional approach.

Friday 18 Jul 2025 / 12:00

From PGS 2025, Win Systems Redoubles its Commitment to Peru: Innovation, Proximity, and Regional Expansion

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In a revealing interview, Galy Olazo, Country Manager of Win Systems in Peru, analyzes the company's strategic role in one of the most thriving markets in the region. Its participation in the PGS 2025 trade show not only left its mark with its technological advances, such as the new Gold Club Colors electronic roulette wheels and the WIGOS management system, but also reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of the sector and its consolidation in Latin America.

Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 / 12:00

Key debate during PGS 2025: Enforcement: Process to ensure compliance (laws, norms, rules)

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During the 2025 edition of the Peru Gaming Show, the conference ‘Enforcement: Process to ensure compliance (laws, norms, rules)’ took place, with an international panel of professionals who debated about the current challenges to combat illegal gaming and guarantee the application of the laws in the sector, both in Peru and in the Latam region.

Monday 14 Jul 2025 / 12:00

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