French Gaming Authority to Continue Monitoring Gambling Activities

The French Gaming Authority, also known as the ANJ, has declared that they will continue to monitor gambling activities within France. This announcement follows their recent crackdown on gambling advertisements during the Euro 2020 competition.

The authority revealed their strategy in their inaugural annual report since assuming the role of France’s gambling regulator last June. The plan, unveiled on July 21st, comprises five key components. It’s rooted in the ANJ’s dedication to combatting the excessive use of gambling ads during the European Championship.

As a result, the ANJ will prioritize advertising. They’ve cautioned gambling firms to reduce their Euro 2020 advertising efforts, citing an overabundance of ads and their excessive targeting of young audiences.

The plan encompasses a review of the companies’ marketing strategies, a process they initiated earlier this year. They’ll also initiate discussions with stakeholders in the gambling industry regarding advertising at the start of the academic year. These discussions could potentially lead to the implementation of new advertising regulations. Additionally, the ANJ will release more transparent and practical guidelines concerning advertising by the end of the year.

The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has committed to establishing clear guidelines for defining “sensible” gambling incentives. They will conduct workshops to establish a precise definition of excessive gambling.

The ANJ signed a three-year agreement with the French addiction organization OFDT in June to enhance their understanding of compulsive gambling behavior.

Beyond these initiatives, the ANJ has emphasized the need to address complaints regarding operators limiting player wagers. They have also declared, prior to the European Championship, that they will utilize legal measures to combat the proliferation of betting tip websites.

The ANJ had previously voiced concerns regarding player protection measures, having suggested improvements to several licensed operators in April.

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