France’s online gambling market has experienced a turbulent year, dominated by tax adjustments, unregulated activity, and postponed iCasino reform. Despite these challenges, the sector remains attractive to international operators seeking access to a lucrative market.

Regulation Setbacks and Unregulated Growth

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FanDuel and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group have introduced a new prediction markets platform in five U.S. states, marking a significant step in the expansion of event-based trading. The platform, named “FanDuel Predicts,” is now live in Alabama, Alaska, …

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New Jersey lawmakers have cleared legislation that would require public colleges and universities to provide ongoing education and resources aimed at preventing compulsive gambling among students. Both chambers of the legislature approved the measure unanimously, sending it to Governor …

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Illinois generated more than $56 million in sports betting tax revenue during October, driven primarily by the state’s largest online sportsbooks, FanDuel and DraftKings. Data from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) shows that the 10 licensed operators handled …

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Chicago’s approved 2026 budget will impose new taxes and regulatory requirements on sports betting operators within city limits after Mayor Brandon Johnson said he would neither sign nor veto the measure. His decision allows the $16.6 billion budget to take …

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