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Betting sites in France for 2026
Online sports betting is legal in France when offered by an operator holding an agrement from the Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). Independent scoring, sources cited, prices from live feeds when available. This page is informational and does not list a scored operator roster for France.
Legal status
Sports betting law in France
Online sports betting is legal in France when offered by an operator holding an agrement from the Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ).
| Regulator | Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) |
|---|---|
| Statutory age | 18+ |
| Currency | EUR (€) |
| Tax on winnings | Sports-betting winnings are not taxed for recreational players in France and do not have to be declared on the annual income-tax return. |
- Loi n. 2010-476 of 12 May 2010 opened online sports betting, horse-race betting and poker to licensed competition, while online casino games remain prohibited.
- The Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) replaced ARJEL in 2020 and approves operators, supervises player protection and reviews each operator's annual promotional strategy.
- An ANJ agrement runs for five years and is renewable, and operators must be established in the EU or EEA and pass technical certification.
Sites
Sports betting sites for France
We publish a scored review only for operators whose current local licence we have verified against the regulator, or whose own terms do not restrict France readers. That check has not cleared for France yet, so no ranked roster is listed on this page. Read the methodology for how we score, or open the reviews index for markets where the check has cleared.
Methodology
How we rank sites for France
Every scored review on the site follows the same eight-check rubric. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.
- Licensing and safety. We verify the operator is currently licensed by the local regulator, and we cite the regulator record.
- Mobile experience. We test the mobile site or app for load speed, sign-up flow, deposit flow and place-a-bet flow before we score it.
- Offers and terms. We read the full terms behind any welcome offer or free bet, and we score it against the visible headline.
- Reputation and complaints. We read the operator record with the regulator and check independent complaints trackers for unresolved issues.
- Price competitiveness. We compare the operator’s current prices on a fixed basket of markets against the market median and against the sharpest published book.
- Market coverage. We list the sports, competitions and market types the operator offers and flag notable gaps.
- Payments and speed. We test deposits and withdrawals on the payment methods that most readers in the market use.
- Customer support. We test live chat and email response and check the operator publishes a UK-style dispute route or its local equivalent.
Sports
Popular sports for betting in France
Ordered by domestic attention, based on published participation and viewership data. Full sources are cited at the foot of this page.
- Ligue 1 football
- UEFA Champions League
- Top 14 rugby union
- Six Nations rugby
- Tennis (Roland Garros, ATP and WTA)
- Tour de France cycling
- Handball (LNH and national team)
- Basketball (Betclic Elite)
- Formula 1
Major events readers follow
- FIFA World Cup (Every four years)
- UEFA European Championship (Every four years)
- Tour de France (Annual)
- Roland Garros (Annual)
Offers
Bonuses and promotions in France
Bonuses are permitted, but each licensed operator's annual promotional strategy has to be approved by the ANJ, which constrains the volume and content of marketing. Advertising directed at minors is prohibited and the sale of gambling to minors is banned both online and in retail. Read the full terms before you claim any offer.
Payments
Payment methods used for online betting in France
Availability and speeds are typical for the market and vary by operator.
| Method | Type | Speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartes Bancaires (CB) | card | Instant | The domestic card scheme handles around two thirds of all card transactions in France. |
| Visa debit | card | Instant | Debit cards dominate French card use; cards covered 53% of online transactions in 2024. |
| Mastercard | card | Instant | Widely accepted alongside the CB co-badged network. |
| PayPal | e-wallet | Instant | Established online wallet in the French market. |
| Apple Pay | e-wallet | Instant | Dominates mobile payments in France and is widely accepted online. |
| Google Pay | e-wallet | Instant | Dominates mobile payments in France and is widely accepted online. |
| SEPA bank transfer | bank transfer | 1-2 days | Traditional transfer used mainly for withdrawals; availability varies by operator. |
Identity checks
KYC and identity verification
Licensed operators must verify a new account before it can deposit or withdraw, and must run anti-money-laundering checks throughout the account life. Expect to submit a government photo ID, a proof of address dated within the last three months, and a proof of the payment method you plan to use. Underage accounts must be identified and closed. Winnings from an unverified account cannot be paid out.
Safer gambling
Safer gambling in France
18+. Jouer comporte des risques: endettement, isolement, dependance. Appelez le 09 74 75 13 13 (appel non surtaxe).
Helpline: Joueurs Info Service, 09 74 75 13 13, Phone 7 days a week 08:00 to 02:00 CET; chat Mon-Fri 14:00 to 00:00 and Sat-Sun 14:00 to 20:00. Website
Self-exclusion: Interdiction volontaire de jeux. Registration blocks entry to casinos and gaming clubs, access to all online gambling sites approved by the ANJ, and FDJ and PMU games played through a player account. Learn how it works
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Online sports betting is legal in France when offered by an operator holding an agrement from the Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ).
The statutory minimum age for online sports betting in France is 18.
Sports-betting winnings are not taxed for recreational players in France and do not have to be declared on the annual income-tax return.
Every licensed operator holds a record on the Autorite Nationale des Jeux register at https://anj.fr/. Check the operator name against that record before you register.
Yes. Licensed operators must verify a new account before it can deposit or withdraw, and must re-verify if the account changes materially.
Sources
References
- The ANJ is France's national gambling authority and regulates licensed online betting, points of sale and racecourses.
- France licenses online sports betting under Loi n. 2010-476 of 12 May 2010; the minimum age is 18 and online casino remains prohibited.
- ANJ agrement is granted for five years and renewable; online sports betting carries a social contribution of 15% of GGR from 1 July 2025.
- Sports-betting winnings are in principle not taxed for private players, but regular and significant winnings can be reassessed as bénéfices non commerciaux.
- Joueurs Info Service is reachable on 09 74 75 13 13, seven days a week from 08:00 to 02:00, with chat Mon-Fri 14:00 to 00:00.
- The voluntary gambling ban blocks casinos, ANJ-approved online sites and FDJ and PMU account play, and lasts at least three years.
- French law bans the sale of gambling to minors online and in retail, and registration requires an identity document.
- Cards accounted for 53% of online transactions in France in 2024 and Cartes Bancaires processes about two thirds of card transactions.
- Football is the most popular sport in France, ahead of tennis, with Ligue 1 the top domestic football league and Top 14 the elite rugby competition.