Battling Brand Deception: France’s Vigilant Fight Against Illegal Gambling Operators In a decisive move to safeguard players and preserve market integrity, France’s gambling watchdog, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has raised the alarm over illegal gambling entities exploiting licensed brands to ensnare unsuspecting gamblers. With an astute eye on social media platforms, the ANJ has […]
Rising Alarm: French Regulator Tackles Illegal Online Casinos on Facebook The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling watchdog, has issued an urgent warning to consumers about deceptive practices by illegal online casinos. These illicit operators cunningly exploit the brand images of licensed groups like Barrière and JOA, using Facebook as their platform for misleading […]
A Revolutionary Approach to Gambling Regulation: ANJ’s Commitment to Youth Safety France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) unveils its strategic roadmap for 2024-2026, placing the protection of minors at the forefront of its regulatory efforts. This ambitious plan, shaped by stakeholder discussions, introduces a trio of pillars aimed at fostering a responsible, transparent, and economically […]
ANJ Streamlines Sports Betting Options for Enhanced Integrity in France Redefining Sports Betting Landscape The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s premier gambling regulator, has taken a significant stride in refining the sports betting landscape. The regulatory body has removed 179 sports competitions from its officially approved betting list, marking a pivotal step towards enhancing […]
ANJ’s Rigorous Monitoring of French Operator Promotions Amid Major Sports Events The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulatory authority, is tightening its scrutiny of promotional activities by licensed operators, particularly in anticipation of high-profile sporting events in 2024, including the Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics. Heightened Focus on Euro 2024 and Paris […]
Confronting the iGaming Black Market in Europe: Germany and France’s Regulatory Challenge As we journey towards ICE London 2024, a critical issue in the European iGaming industry comes to the forefront: the challenge of combating the black market, particularly in Germany and France. This new series will delve into the latest developments and regulatory efforts […]
The Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) has taken a significant step in enhancing regulatory cooperation with the establishment of a new working group dedicated to anti-money laundering (AML). This initiative, spearheaded by the association of European gambling regulators, aims to bolster the integrity of the gaming sector through improved information exchange and collaboration among member […]
In a startling revelation, France’s gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has uncovered that the country’s illegal gambling market could be valued at a staggering €1.5 billion. This figure, representing more than 10% of France’s total annual wagers, emerges from comprehensive research conducted by PwC. The study highlights a worrying trend where 510 illegal […]
The third annual report on the activities of France’s gambling ombudsman, released by the French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), discloses that ombudsman Denys Millet handled 1,373 mediation requests in 2022. This figure represents a decrease of 20.8 percent compared to the previous year, 2021. The report reveals that out of the total […]
The collaboration between L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) and the Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) aims to effectively address and mitigate the issue of problem gambling. In an effort to enhance their regulatory activities and promote safer gambling, France and Belgium’s regulatory authorities have signed a new cooperation protocol. The agreement between l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux […]