France’s gambling regulator ANJ has put new numbers on problem gambling in the online market. Its new algorithm flagged 600,000 ANJ problem gamblers in the second half of 2025. The group represented 8.7% of registered players but generated 60% of total GGR.

• The ANJ said these players generated EUR 1.2bn in GGR. Around 300,000 were classed as clearly excessive gamblers. The regulator said operators must identify these players in the short term.
• The algorithm was built using online player account data from licensed operators, FDJ and PMU. It uses 23 risk indicators covering payments, gambling activity, limits and player history. The ANJ problem gamblers tool places players into four risk categories.
• Operators identified 89,000 excessive gamblers in 2025, up from 31,000 in 2024. The ANJ said this was progress, but still too low against the size of the player base. It wants operators to strengthen their detection systems.
• The regulator will make the algorithm available to operators as an optional compliance benchmark. They can use it alongside their own systems. The ANJ problem gamblers data will also help the regulator track market trends.
• ANJ chair Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin said the tool “marks a decisive step for the regulator”. She said it helps assess what operators must do to identify at-risk players. The ANJ also wants stronger identification at points of sale.

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