France gambling bonus rules

3 rules on licensing, terms and bonus types for casino and sports betting promotions in France, summarised in plain English from the law and regulator guidance.

Bonus rules in France

3 rules on bonuses, wagering and promotion terms, in plain English for planning.

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Licensing

  • Online sports betting, horse racing and poker only; online casino is illegalSince 12 May 2010

Terms

  • Bonus offers must state duration, deposit condition, type and amountSince 20 Oct 2022

Bonus types

  • Welcome and loyalty bonuses must be reasonable in volume, frequency and amountSince 20 Oct 2022

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For information only. Rules are plain-English summaries of published laws, regulations and regulator guidance, each linked to its source. They can be incomplete or out of date and are not legal advice: rely on the official text and your own legal or compliance review before launching a promotion.

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