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Gaming Operators in France Hope To Speed up iGaming Study

French casino operators are preparing to engage the government on online casino regulation after the withdrawal of a Budget 2025 amendment, advocating for rules that protect land-based establishments while shaping the country’s digital gaming future.

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French casino operators are poised to engage with the government regarding the future of online casino regulation following the recent withdrawal of an amendment aimed at regulating this sector within the Budget 2025. Casinos de France (CdF), the trade association representing the nation’s 200 land-based casinos, expressed eagerness to discuss regulatory matters during an upcoming meeting with government officials next week. The organization emphasized the need for physical casinos to be prioritized in the digital gaming landscape, reflecting a long-standing desire for the industry’s input on any regulatory framework.

Industry collaboration and dialogue:

  • Philippe Bon, CEO of CdF, highlighted potential collaboration with the French online gaming association AFJEL, though no recent communication has occurred.

  • CdF stresses the importance of factoring in the unique characteristics of France’s land-based casinos when designing regulatory changes.

  • Bon reiterated support for the JADE model, which links online casino licenses to existing physical establishments.

Operational challenges and interim solutions:

  • Concerns exist about the pace at which operational and technical solutions could be implemented by 2025.

  • Tax revenues from online gaming may take time to materialize, prompting alternative proposals like offering roulette in Paris gaming clubs.

  • The withdrawal of the amendment has intensified lobbying and negotiations between stakeholders and government authorities.

Industry-wide implications and international examples:

  • Fabrice Paire emphasized that online regulations should not be disconnected from land-based operations to prevent harm to physical casinos.

  • The JADE initiative proposes online licenses exclusively for land-based casinos, mirroring successful models in Belgium and Switzerland.

  • Paire highlighted risks of a "triopoly" in online sports betting and poker, urging an inclusive approach that benefits France’s 45,000-strong casino workforce.

By engaging in structured dialogue and emphasizing both operational feasibility and workforce protection, French casino operators aim to shape a regulatory framework that balances online growth with the sustainability of the nation’s physical casino sector.

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