The French regulator ANJ has approved La Française des Jeux 2026 gaming program, but the decision comes with strict rules. The approval follows concerns about rising problem gambling figures. La Française des Jeux 2026 plan aims to boost retail and online offerings, but ANJ wants tighter controls.

• Data from the Canadian Problem Gambling Index shows a rise in excessive and problem gambling among La Française des Jeux players in 2024 compared to 2023. Between 2020 and 2023, these figures stayed stable, marking this as a new warning sign. ANJ says this uptick is one reason for imposing stricter limits.

• La Française des Jeux plans to push its lottery and sports betting portfolio in 2026 through innovation and digital channels. The company aims to promote a wider game range with stronger marketing. However, ANJ wants to avoid promotional messages that push winning chances or highlight minimum prizes.

• The regulator demands that La Française des Jeux reduce revenue coming from excessive and problem players online. This includes all game types, especially online scratch cards and exclusive web games. ANJ also requires modifying or removing the most problematic games.

• The “Amigo” game will stay offline, and the freeze on successive draw games continues in 2026. The company must work to lower the GGR share of Bingo Live® coming from risky players. Additional measures must target the Amigo game at physical retail locations.

• New €3 scratch card launches will stay capped at three for 2026, including relaunches of older games. For €5 scratch cards, only two launches or relaunches are allowed. The total number of €5 scratch cards in retail and online will stay below nine.

• For online-exclusive games, ANJ wants fewer titles overall in 2026. This cutback focuses on games priced at €2, €3, and €5. The goal is to limit high-risk behavior in digital segments.

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