Industry
July 26, 2021
ANJ Issued Blocking Orders for Stake.com and Cbet.gg Domains
French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) broke its practice of not mentioning particular operators after publicly naming Stake.com and cbett.gg for the danger they pose to the public. Singling Out Brands for the First Time The national gambling watchdog issued blocking orders for both gambling domains and ordered French internet service providers (ISPs) […]
Industry
July 23, 2021
France’s Gaming Regulator Unhappy with Gambling Ads during Euro Cup
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulator, has issued a warning to all operators after reviewing their betting practices during the Euro Cup 2020 soccer championship. The review stated that operators crossed the line with their marketing as the number of ads was too great. The regulator expects operators to cut back, or new […]
Blockchain
July 15, 2021
Sorare Sits Atop $532m in Fresh Funding, Business Insider Says
Sorare is reportedly sitting on top of a fresh $532-million investment, per a report by Business Insider released on Wednesday. Sorare Potentially Supercharging Offer with $532m Investment Paris-based NFT digital collectibles platform Sorare continues to build upon its offering, with the company expected to announce a $532-million capital raise, part of its latest efforts to secure additional […]
Legal
July 8, 2021
Sportradar Teams Up with LNB for Data and Distribution Rights
Sportradar will become France’s Basketball League’s official data partner under the terms of the first deal following the acquisition of Synergy Sports. Sportradar Becomes LNB’s Official Data Partner Sportradar, а leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, announced today the extension of its agreement with French top-tier Ligue Nationale de […]
Industry
July 6, 2021
France’s Gaming Regulator Now Has a Market Integrity Boss
France’s newish gaming regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ, for its French acronym), continues to settle into place. It took over from the Regulatory Authority of Online Games last year with the goal of creating unified oversight of all gaming in the country and has, since then, been putting together all the various pieces necessary […]
Legal
April 6, 2021
French Gambling Dispute Service Published Its 2020 Report
French national gambling authority, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), published the first report released by the Mediateur des Jeux en Ligne (The Mediator), its service offering solutions to disputes between gambling operators and consumers. Report Findings The report from the serving as an impartial arbitrator service recorded 1,420 dispute requests made by French consumers against […]
Business
December 23, 2020
NBA and FDJ Sign Multiyear Partnership Extension, Target Growth in France
The NBA has extended its partnership deal with FDJ to continue providing its brand and official data to sports betting platform ParionsSport. NBA to Provide French Fans with Unique Experiences The National Basketball Association (NBA) and French gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) have signed a multiyear extension of their partnership. ParionsSport, FDJ’s flagship […]
Casino
November 28, 2020
French Casinos Ready to Reopen on Dec 15 to Support Economy
Industry trade union Casinos de France has announced in a press release that the industry is ready to restart operation on December 15. Casinos in France Ready to Restart on December 15 Trade union Casinos de France has released a press release on Thursday, arguing that following the recommendations of French Prime Minister Jean Castex […]
Business
November 27, 2020
France: Online Gambling Industry Recovers as Sports Betting Skyrockets
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) said that online gambling was recovering well, with a 17% jump in Q3 compared to last year. Online Gambling Shows Spectacular Recovery, ANJ Says France’s gambling regulator Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) announced the impressive recovery of the country’s gaming market, with 49% more betting activity during the third […]