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AI-GENERATEDFrance Seeks Stricter Sports Betting Controls and Youth Protection
French lawmakers are debating new budget measures and industry controls, while regulator ANJ pushes for mandatory loss limits for young adults under 24.
AI-GENERATEDBet365 Launches Dedicated Online Poker Room in French Regulated Market
Global operator bet365 expanded its French footprint on August 5 by launching a poker suite with €2.5m in weekly guarantees via Playtech's iPoker network.
AI-GENERATEDItaly Tightens Rules: AGCOM Bans Celebrities from Responsible Gambling Ads
The Italian media regulator AGCOM has introduced strict new guidelines for the country's 46 licensed operators, banning celebrity endorsements in safer gambling campaigns.
AI-GENERATEDItalian Court Upholds Polymarket Block: Major Setback for Prediction Markets
The Lazio court rejected Polymarket's request to lift a site-blocking order by ADM. The platform lost its three-year sponsorship deal with Lazio Roma immediately following the ruling.
AI-GENERATEDBrazil Tightens Sports Betting Rules: ANJL Reviews New Authorization Criteria
The Brazilian gaming association ANJL is discussing stricter requirements for betting licenses. 113 operators submitted applications before the August 2024 deadline.
AI-GENERATEDBrazil: Betting Operators Challenge Claims Over Household Debt
The ANJL has criticized a study by the National Trade Confederation (CNC) for its flawed methodology involving 59 data points linking betting to debt.
AI-GENERATEDEnd of Regulatory Free Ride for Prediction Markets in Europe
French authority ANJ blocks Polymarket after it drew over 578,000 visits in June. ESMA warns that event contracts often classify as prohibited binary options.
AI-GENERATEDFIFA Integrity Under Fire: Council of Europe Challenges World Cup Betting Claims
FIFA's report of zero suspicious bets during the 2026 World Cup is disputed by the Council of Europe, which reported seven yellow notices and 12 controversies.
AI-GENERATEDPolymarket Challenges French Blockade Amid Scrutiny Over 'Posh George' Bets
New York-based Polymarket is fighting a French regulatory ban while facing headlines in the UK over an $8 million wager linked to political figures.
AI-GENERATEDPrediction Markets Under Fire: Why the Financial Loophole for Betting Is Closing Fast
Roman Baranovskyi of SBSB Fintech Lawyers breaks down Portugal's block of Polymarket and the new ESMA stance that could ban binary event contracts across all 27 EU states.
AI-GENERATEDWorld Cup Success: French Betting Revenue More Than Doubles to €157m
France's regulator ANJ reports a historic surge in betting activity during the World Cup, with total wagers exceeding €1.3bn and over a million new accounts created.
AI-GENERATEDFrance Blocks Polymarket: Tough Stance Against Unregulated Prediction Markets
The French gambling regulator ANJ has ordered ISPs to block access to Polymarket. In June alone, the platform recorded 578,751 visits from France.
AI-GENERATEDANJ Fines Operator €500,000 Over Problem Gambling Player Identification Failures
The French gambling regulator ANJ has fined an unnamed online betting operator €500,000. This is due to the operator's failure to adequately identify and support 29 high-risk players.
AI-GENERATEDFrench gambling operator fined €500k over duty of care failings
France's gambling regulator ANJ has imposed a €500,000 fine on an online operator. The reason is massive failures in player protection, as the company ignored signs of excessive gambling behavior in 30 players between October 2023 and March 2024.
AI-GENERATEDBanijay Gaming strengthens French position with JOA acquisition
Banijay Gaming has acquired Groupe JOA's casino networks. This step aims to significantly boost its omnichannel strategy in the French market and expand its offering.