FDJ reports strong 2024 amid Kindred acquisition
French lottery giant La Française des Jeux, FDJ, reported a strong 2024 with €3.065 billion in revenues.
When compared to 2023, this is an increase of 17%. The integration...
Paris reopens its doors for gaming clubs
After a two-month closure, Parisian gaming clubs opened their doors on March 1, following an extension of their trial period until the end of 2027.
The Parisian gaming club’s closure was announced back in December 2024. Later, in January 2025, the clubs were officially shut down. However, on February 25, the Council of State authorized their reopening, preventing a potential industry collapse.
While the Ministry of Labor has come up with partial unemployment benefits, covering 60% of staff salaries, many clubs are still at risk.
The shutdown had severe consequences, putting 1,500 employees on short-time work and causing a four-million-euro shortfall in state contributions. It also fuelled underground gaming, raising security concerns. Industry leaders are now pushing for gaming clubs to become permanent, with reported support from the interior minister.
For now, clubs can offer table games like poker and blackjack. Roulette and lots remain banned. Casinos de France President Grégory Rabuel argues that allowing roulette could boost revenue and combat illegal gambling. While the extension to 2027 provides stability, the gambling industry continues to seek long-term regulatory clarity.
FAQs
Is gambling legal in France?
Gambling in France is legal but is strictly regulated by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ).
What is the legal gambling age in France?
The legal gambling age in France is 18 years old.
Paris shuts down all gaming clubs
Starting January 1, 2025, all gambling clubs in Paris have been closed as a result of political uncertainty after the government’s collapse on December 5.Parisian gaming...
