France Moves to Legalize and Tax Online Casinos

The government aims to generate €834 million by regulating a previously illegal market, despite opposition from traditional casino operators.

The French government has proposed an amendment to legalize and tax online casinos at 55.6% of gross gaming revenue.
France and Cyprus are the last EU countries where online casinos remain illegal, leading to a thriving black market.
The move is expected to curb illegal gambling and increase public health safety, according to government officials.
Critics, including local mayors and traditional casino operators, warn that legalization could harm local economies and tourism.
Supporters argue that legalizing online casinos addresses the reality of a growing market with millions of French users.