All jurisdictions
FR · Tier 1
France
Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) French licence — sports betting and poker only; online casino remains prohibited.
At a Glance
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
- Markets
- France
- Tier
- 1
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +Sports betting and poker operators with French-language product
- +Brands able to model around turnover-based taxation
- +Groups serving French players via a French entity
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !Online casino is banned — only sports betting, horse racing, poker
- !Taxation is turnover-based for most verticals — it constrains aggressive sportsbook product
- !French entity requirement and ANJ-specific compliance overlays
Permitted Verticals
CasinoSportsbookPoker