At present, online casino is not legal in any form in France. Internet sports wagering and horse racing betting is permitted through approved operators, while licensed land-based casinos are also legal. According to Bill 1248, the changing habits of players means that their preference is now to gamble online.There are nearly 200 establishments in France today, a European record. Among them are the Barrire casinos, the Partouche casinos and the Joa casinos, representing the largest groups of French casino operators.
