(AsiaGameHub) – By: Elena Rostova
The rise of the illegal iGaming market in France is a pressing issue. ANJ President Isabelle Falque – Pierrotin acknowledges that some regulations may inadvertently aid illegal operators, like the 2025 Dutch tax rise that boosted illegal gaming. Convincing banks to target payments is tough due to their inertia.
Online casino regulation is a hot topic. Falque – Pierrotin says the question should be asked. But online casino is highly addictive, and legalizing it needs a strong framework. It won’t kill the illegal market, as seen with online sports betting. There are also concerns about tax revenues and the impact on land – based casinos.
FDJ and PMU are powerful operators in France. Falque – Pierrotin has criticized their marketing and ID verification. FDJ offers games similar to online casinos, but she says ANJ’s focus is on their compliance as monopoly operators. ANJ worked on their retail activities to address issues with anonymous players.
Falque – Pierrotin has potential political aspirations. The French gambling market has positives, like a high channelization rate and international appeal. But maintaining a framework to control excess gambling while keeping the market dynamic is crucial.
Author bio: Elena Rostova, a public policy expert specializing in compliance assessments for governments or sovereign wealth funds.