Best ANJ-Licensed Operators for French Players
Everything You Need to Know
Online Betting in France
France has a strictly regulated online betting market overseen by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). Only operators holding a valid ANJ licence may legally offer sports betting, horse-race betting and online poker to players residing in France. Our site only features operators with a verifiable ANJ licence, listed on the official register at anj.fr. Online casino games (slots, roulette, blackjack) are not authorised in France and are not featured on this site.
How to Choose a Licensed Operator
When selecting a betting operator in France, first verify its ANJ licence (number and date) on the official register at anj.fr. Then compare the type of offer (sports betting, horse-race betting, poker), odds quality, the nature of the welcome bonus (withdrawable cash vs. freebet to rewager), wagering conditions, payment methods, withdrawal times and the quality of French-language customer support. Prefer operators with built-in moderation tools (deposit limits, self-exclusion via the ANJ banned-players register).
Payment Methods at Licensed Operators
ANJ-licensed operators only accept traceable payment methods compliant with French anti-money-laundering rules. Bank cards (Visa, Mastercard) are the most common option. PayPal is supported by several operators. SEPA bank transfers and Paysafecard are also widely available. Cryptocurrency is not permitted at operators licensed in France. Minimum deposits typically range from €5 to €10.
Responsible Gambling
Gambling carries real risks: debt, addiction and isolation. The legal gambling age in France is 18, and ANJ-licensed operators require identity verification (KYC) before play. Set deposit limits before you start, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. If you need help, contact Joueurs Info Service on 09 74 75 13 13 (free, anonymous, confidential). You can also request self-exclusion through the official ANJ banned-players register.
Frequently Asked Questions
The legal betting age in France is 18. All ANJ-licensed operators require identity verification (KYC) — ID document and proof of address — before allowing first bets or withdrawals.
Consult the official register of licensed operators at anj.fr. Every legitimate operator is listed there with its licence number, legal name, and licence date. On our site, every operator card displays its ANJ licence number and links directly to the official register.
No. Only operators holding a valid ANJ licence may legally offer sports betting, horse-race betting or poker in France. Offshore operators (Curaçao, Anjouan, etc.) are not authorised to target French players and are not featured on our site.
The operators featured on our site offer sports betting (football, tennis, basketball, etc.), horse-race betting (PMU and ANJ-licensed bookmakers) and/or online poker. Casino games (slots, roulette, blackjack) are not authorised in France.
Several operators (Winamax, Betclic since March 2026) refund the first losing bet as real, withdrawable cash with no rewagering requirement. By contrast, some bonuses are freebets that must be rewagered one or more times before winnings can be withdrawn. Always check the terms on the operator's website.
Minimum deposits at ANJ-licensed operators listed on our site typically range from €5 to €10.