Allowed online with an ANJ licence
- Sports betting
- Horse-race betting
- Poker
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Essential answer · France
Are online casinos legal in France?
No. All online casino sites are illegal in France. Online sports betting, horse-race betting and poker may only be offered by operators holding the relevant ANJ licence. Lotteries are operated under FDJ’s exclusive rights.
A brand name or foreign licence is never enough: check the exact domain and authorised product.
Official source accessed 10 September 2026Exclusive rights
- Lotteries: FDJ
- Retail horse-race betting: PMU
Not allowed online
- Slots
- Roulette, blackjack and casino games
- eSports betting
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Are all online casinos illegal in France?
Yes. Online slots, roulette, blackjack and other online casino games are not authorised on the French market. An authorised land-based casino cannot automatically offer its games online.
Which gambling products are legal online in France?
Sports betting, horse-race betting and poker may be offered by operators licensed by the ANJ for the relevant category. Lotteries operate under exclusive rights granted to FDJ.
How can I check whether a gambling site is legal?
Use the official ANJ register and match the exact domain, legal entity and product offered. A logo, advertisement or foreign licence does not replace this check.
Does a foreign licence authorise a site in France?
No. A foreign licence applies only within the scope set by the issuing authority. An offer targeting players in France must comply with French law and hold an ANJ licence where required.
Where can someone get help to stop or limit gambling?
Joueurs Info Service can be reached on +33 9 74 75 13 13. Voluntary gambling exclusion is available through the ANJ and lasts at least three years. In an immediate emergency in France, call 15 or 112.
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Understand the mathematics
House edge, margin, RTP and variance describe long-term structures. They cannot predict an individual session and never create a guaranteed profit.
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Use a genuinely disposable leisure budget, set time and deposit limits in advance, and stop when gambling no longer feels optional.