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7 articles tagged "France".
GRAI issues High Court threat as one prediction market operator defies Irish geoblocking demands
Ireland's gambling regulator has threatened High Court action against a major prediction market operator that refuses to geoblock users, while most other platforms have complied quickly. The warning comes amid a European crackdown on such platforms, with France banning Polymarket and Ireland also advancing its broader gambling reform agenda, including new licensing, a Social Impact Fund, and advertising restrictions.
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket as French Regulator Cites Illegal Gambling and Market Manipulation Fears
France's gambling regulator has ordered ISPs to block Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation risks, as a separate legal action against a prediction market operator begins in Ireland. The ANJ reported over 205,000 unique French visitors to the platform in June, and the company faces a criminal investigation into tampered weather sensors.
French regulator fines unnamed operator €500,000 over player-protection failures
France's ANJ has fined an unnamed online betting operator €500,000 for failing to correctly identify and support 29 high-risk players, with the operator arguing that French law lacks a clear definition of pathological gambling.
ANJ Slaps Operator with €500,000 Fine Over Player Protection Deficiencies
France's gambling regulator ANJ has fined an unnamed operator €500,000 for failing to identify and support players showing signs of excessive gambling, following a review of 30 players' activity over six months. The regulator rejected the operator's defence that French law lacks a definition of pathological gambling and continues to strengthen enforcement under new president Pascal Chèvremont.
Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance: The New Reality for Global iGaming Operators
Global iGaming operators can no longer rely on a single international license as more countries adopt their own regulatory frameworks. 1xBet illustrates how multi-jurisdictional compliance has become a continuous management challenge, requiring operators to adapt locally while maintaining consistent global standards.
Banijay’s €32bn French casino bet reflects shift in gaming M&A priorities
Banijay's acquisition of Groupe JOA's 33 French casinos for an enterprise value around €32bn is seen by advisors as a bet on both resilient land-based cash flow and the eventual regulation of online casino in France, highlighting a shift in gaming M&A toward omnichannel operators and away from standalone content suppliers.
2026 WSOP Main Event heads into Day 4 with money bubble approaching
The 2026 WSOP Main Event enters Day 4 with the money bubble imminent, as Sasha Liu leads the chip counts and a $10 million top prize awaits. China's Zixuan Liu also claimed his first gold bracelet in Event #85, while upcoming highlights include mixed-game and high roller events.