The EGBA noted that France, being a major European gambling market, is one of the two EU countries to prohibit online casino games, thereby fostering a black market with inherent risks. This figure accounts for nearly half of France's regulated online gambling revenue and is primarily attributed to players opting for online casinos, a segment still unregulated under existing French gambling laws. The study highlighted that approximately 3 million French players, from a total gambling population of 9 million, frequented illegal websites, leading to an estimate that France's online gambling black market could be worth up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.62 billion) per year in gross gaming revenue (GGR). The call follows a study commissioned by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France's Unified Gaming Authority, which raised alarms over the extent of illegal gambling. Responding to growing concerns about French gamblers' exposure to illegal market activities, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged the country's authorities to advance discussions on regulating online casino games.
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