#2010-476Law on Opening the Online Gambling Market to Competition and Regulation
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This law regulates online gambling in France, ensuring fair play and protecting consumers, particularly minors. It establishes a framework requiring operators to obtain licenses and adhere to strict guidelines to prevent excessive gambling, fraud, and money laundering.
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Key Changes
- Mandatory licensing for online gambling operators
- Introduction of protective measures against excessive gambling
- Enhanced regulations to combat fraud and money laundering
Obligations
What this law requires
Obtain exclusive rights license from the State to operate games of chance and gambling activities
Implement technical barriers to prevent minors (including emancipated minors) from participating in gambling and betting activities
Display warning message at each connection to online gambling site stating that games of chance are forbidden for minors
Require and verify player date of birth at registration and at each subsequent visit to the operator's website
Prohibit financing, organizing, or sponsoring of events specifically targeting minors