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Parisian Gaming Clubs Set to Reopen, Extending Trial Period to 2027

March 4, 2025

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After enduring a two-month hiatus, Parisian gaming clubs are poised to resume operations from March 1, buoyed by the extension of their trial period until the end of 2027. This development follows the recent ad...

FDJ Navigates Challenges with Strategic Initiatives Amid Regulatory Changes

Vanja Mitic

February 17, 2025

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La Française des Jeux (FDJ), a leading name in the European betting and gaming landscape, has reported a robust performance for the year 2024. The company's revenue soared to €3,065 million, marking a significa...

NOVOMATIC Expands with Acquisition of French Vikings Casinos

Johnny K.

January 23, 2025

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NOVOMATIC AG has taken a major step toward expanding its presence in Europe by signing an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos SAS. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and c...

France Weighs Online Casino Legalization to Address Illegal Market

Vanja Mitic

January 9, 2025

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The French government is intensifying discussions about legalizing online casinos, a significant policy shift aimed at curbing the massive illegal market. France and Cyprus remain the only European Union member...

Paris Gaming Clubs Face Uncertain Future Amid Political Turmoil

Johnny K.

December 16, 2024

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The future of Paris’s gaming clubs is hanging in the balance as political upheaval in France threatens to shutter all seven establishments by January 1, 2025. These clubs, which include the Barrière Club, Paris...

Partouche Celebrates Reopening of Cannes’ Iconic Royal Palm Casino with €200M Renovation

Vanja Mitic

December 11, 2024

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French casino operator Groupe Partouche has marked a significant milestone with the reopening of the Royal Palm Casino in Cannes. The revamped venue, located at the iconic Palm Beach site, has undergone an exte...

Infiniti Casino Set to Revitalize Grasse with New Casino Opening

Vanja Mitic

December 3, 2024

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After a prolonged period of anticipation, Infiniti Casino has finally received the green light from the Directorate for Public Liberties and Legal Affairs (DLPAJ) to operate the Grasse Casino in the Alpes-Marit...

France Implements Sweeping Tax Hikes on Gambling Amid Broader Fiscal Reforms

Vanja Mitic

November 25, 2024

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In a significant policy shift, French senators have approved substantial tax increases across various sectors, including gambling, as part of a broader effort to bolster the national social security budget. Thi...

France Postpones Legalizing Online Casinos Following Industry Pushback

Johnny K.

October 28, 2024

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France’s plan to legalize online casinos has been put on hold following significant opposition from industry stakeholders and regional authorities. The government, under Prime Minister Michel Barnier, initially...

Digne-les-Bains to Welcome New Casino by Golden Palace Group

Vanja Mitic

October 11, 2024

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Digne-les-Bains, a picturesque town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, is set to enhance its tourist and entertainment offerings with the construction of a new casino. This ambitious project, managed by the re...

JOA Group’s New Fécamp Casino Achieves ‘Very Good’ BREEAM Environmental Rating

Vanja Mitic

October 8, 2024

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In a groundbreaking development for France's gaming industry, the new JOA Casino in Fécamp has been awarded a BREEAM certification with a 'Very Good' rating for its design phase. This certification represents a...

JOA Group to Establish New Casino in Historic Saumur Site

Vanja Mitic

August 8, 2024

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The JOA Group (Jouer Oser s'Amuser), a prominent name in the French casino industry, is set to add a new gem to its portfolio by establishing its 34th casino, and the first in the picturesque city of Saumur, Ma...

Arnac-Pompadour’s Casino Project: A Fusion of Gaming and Culture

Vanja Mitic

June 10, 2024

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Since December, when Arnac-Pompadour in France was selected as the site for a forthcoming casino, the town has been bustling with preparations to welcome this exciting addition to its landscape. Set to be situa...

French Gambling Industry Records €13.4bn GGR in 2023

Marija Malenovic

April 23, 2024

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According to the official report (pdf) released by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France's gambling and sports wagering regulator, gaming and sports wagering operators experienced an increase in their g...

Groundbreaking Ceremony For $300M Convention Resort and Casino At Subic Bay, Philippines

Marija Malenovic

March 15, 2024

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A foundation stone laying ceremony was held on March 14 for the newest casino, resort and convention center, called Subic Sun Convention Resort and Casino, Inc., in Subic Bay. However, the said complex will be ...

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Parisian Gaming Clubs Set to Reopen, Extending Trial Period to 2027

FDJ Navigates Challenges with Strategic Initiatives Amid Regulatory Changes

NOVOMATIC Expands with Acquisition of French Vikings Casinos

France Weighs Online Casino Legalization to Address Illegal Market

Paris Gaming Clubs Face Uncertain Future Amid Political Turmoil

Partouche Celebrates Reopening of Cannes’ Iconic Royal Palm Casino with €200M Renovation

Infiniti Casino Set to Revitalize Grasse with New Casino Opening

France Implements Sweeping Tax Hikes on Gambling Amid Broader Fiscal Reforms

France Postpones Legalizing Online Casinos Following Industry Pushback

Digne-les-Bains to Welcome New Casino by Golden Palace Group

JOA Group’s New Fécamp Casino Achieves ‘Very Good’ BREEAM Environmental Rating

JOA Group to Establish New Casino in Historic Saumur Site

Arnac-Pompadour’s Casino Project: A Fusion of Gaming and Culture

French Gambling Industry Records €13.4bn GGR in 2023

Groundbreaking Ceremony For $300M Convention Resort and Casino At Subic Bay, Philippines

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