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Betclic nets FFR union to support all levels of French rugby

SBC News Betclic nets FFR union to support all levels of French rugby

Betclic has announced its ‘most ambitious sports sponsorship to date’ by becoming the principal sportsbook partner of the Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR), the governing body of Rugby Union in France. Announced by parent company Banijay, Betclic and the FFR have agreed on a three-year partnership from 2025 to 2028 aimed at promoting all levels of French Rugby Union, from …

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Full-house for France iCasino debate as UKGC pledges to lead fight against black market

SBC News Full-house for France iCasino debate as UKGC pledges to lead fight against black market

Last week’s ICE2025 conference in Barcelona drew a packed audience to the First Gaming in France Briefing, debating outstanding affairs on iCasino regulation, taxes and politics.  Diane Mullenex, partner at the law firm Pinsent Masons, opened the event by saying that the “landscape of regulation in France is very challenging” but that she also believed that “the market should and …

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New PM Bayrou faces French divisions before gambling agenda

SBC News New PM Bayrou faces French divisions before gambling agenda

Industry tax hikes and iCasino regulations are still on France’s agenda but take a back seat for now, as new PM François Bayrou must navigate persisting conflicts and political divisions that have sunk predecessors.   Excessive debt has been the leitmotif of French politics for the past few months and once again it dominated new Prime Minister François Bayrou’s general policy …

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Paris gaming clubs shut amid ongoing political chaos

SBC News Paris gaming clubs shut amid ongoing political chaos

France’s online casino regulatory development will continue in the new year, but a Budget is desperately needed by gambling stakeholders.  With Paris’s gaming clubs forced to close on 31 December due to Michel Barnier’s government being brought down over MPs’ rejection of the country’s 2025 Budget, the establishments’ employees are currently “partially unemployed” and the government has agreed to pay …

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DAZN not slowing on TV deals but Ligue 1 shows challenges

SBC News DAZN not slowing on TV deals but Ligue 1 shows challenges

Jake Pollard reports on DAZN’s surprise deals with FIFA, as the global sports OTT platform struggles to win over Ligue 1 viewers,  impacting betting markets Global sports streaming service DAZN continues to splash the cash, with the latest high-profile deal a reported €1bn agreement with FIFA to broadcast the expanded Club World Cup (CWC) globally in 2025. Eyebrows were raised …

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Paris gaming clubs hit by government upheavals

SBC News Paris gaming clubs hit by government upheavals

Amid France’s ongoing political chaos Gaming clubs in Paris could be forced to close on 31 December due to lack of legal status.  Kafkaesque is a description used for unexpected and surreal situations occurring because of unintended consequences or scenarios that no one could have planned for. The tough and seemingly terminal spot Paris’s gaming clubs find themselves in two …

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EGBA: European Safer Gambling Week nets record 2024 coverage

SBC News EGBA: European Safer Gambling Week nets record 2024 coverage

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has reported record-breaking results from its fourth annual European Safer Gambling Week, held from 18 to 24 November. This directive which featured a social media campaign and a packed programme of events, showcased the growing commitment of the European gambling operators towards safer practices, with unprecedented levels of participation, promoting responsible gambling practices …

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French Gambling plays watch-&-wait on government chaos

SBC News French Gambling plays watch-&-wait on government chaos

iCasino working committees are expected to continue, but uncertainty will be ongoing until a new government is appointed, as all industries monitor closely the movements on an embattled President Macron.  France’s online gambling sector is awaiting President Macron’s decision on the appointment of a new Prime Minister to form a government following Michel Barnier’s resignation. Barnier’s government became the first …

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France on the brink as government faces no confidence vote

SBC News France on the brink as government faces no confidence vote

France’s Gambling industry faces an uncertain future with tax rises and iGaming regulation in the balance as Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a budget showdown with opposition to pass critical balancing measures.  Michel Barnier’s government could be the shortest-lived in France’s history as he faces a vote of no confidence that he is expected to lose this afternoon. The vote …

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