France To Change Laws Regarding Online Gambling Trade

Recently, there have been many fingers pointed at France as they have been receiving warnings from the rest of the European Union because of the denial of free trade of online gaming.

So much in fact, that the European Court of Justice has made threats to sue unless changes are made regarding France’s state-run gaming monopoly. There is a deadline of October 29^th to update their laws. But Eric Woerth, France’s minister, has made it clear that he is not against online gaming as long as it is regulated.

While Woerth has said that not just any operator of online gaming would be allowed into the country, but there is the possibility of allowing private online gaming operators to take bets from French citizens. Discussions regarding this issue will take place in Brussels during October.

Just shortly after the meeting in Brussels, there will be one in Paris on October 17, which will be to try and adapt the French model of betting and gaming. The goal is for everything to meet the European Union standards and allow cross-border competitors in. Expected to partake in the Paris meeting is Francaise des Jeux, Partouch and Tranchants, The European Gaming and betting Association (EGBA), Betfair, and PMU.

While there has never been any law that prohibited French citizens from taking part in online gaming, in the past France has outlawed licensing of companies. As October comes and goes, we will be sure to hear many more updates on the situation and those involved are hoping this matter is resolved in a timely manner.

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