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Plans to legalise online casinos in France met with opposition

The French government wants to legalise online casinos in line with most European countries. AP - Wayne Parry

France wants to legalise online casinos next year, bringing its rules into line with most EU countries, but addiction specialists and real-world casino professionals are opposed to the plan.

Prime Minister Michel Barnier's administration has submitted an amendment to its 2025 budget plan – currently under debate in parliament – to legalise online casinos.

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