Online casino licence cost in France (2026)
Online casino games are prohibited in France: the ANJ can only license online sports betting, horse-race betting and poker. There is no application or annual licence fee, but the levies are high, totalling 59.3% of gross gaming revenue for online sports betting.
Figures checked against official sources on 20 October 2026
None (online casino cannot be licensed)
None
59.3% of GGR in levies on sports betting; 52.9% on horse betting
Licence types
Online casino
Not licensable: online casino games remain prohibited in France.
Source: ANJ: Demander un agrément
Licence (agrément) for online sports betting
Online sports betting. Duration: 5 years, renewable.
Source: ANJ: Décision 2025-029 on examining licence applications
Licence for online horse-race betting
Online pool betting on horse races. Duration: 5 years, renewable.
Source: ANJ: Décision 2025-029 on examining licence applications
Licence for online poker (jeux de cercle)
Online poker only. Duration: 5 years, renewable.
Source: ANJ: Décision 2025-029 on examining licence applications
ANJ fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application and renewal fee | None | The fixed duty on online operators was abolished (from 1 January 2019) | BOFiP: abolition of the fixed duty for online operators |
Gaming tax
33.7% + 15.0% + 10.6%
Online sports betting: Gross gaming revenue from online sports betting (59.3% in total), plus 15% of marketing spend (from 1 July 2025).
Source: ANJ: Tableau fiscalité 2025
20.2% + 25.8% + 6.9%
Online horse-race betting: Gross gaming revenue from online horse-race betting (52.9% in total).
Source: ANJ: Tableau fiscalité 2025
10.0% + 1.8%
Online poker: 10% of gross gaming revenue plus 1.8% of stakes (capped at €0.90 per hand), plus 15% of marketing spend (from 1 July 2025).
Source: ANJ: Tableau fiscalité 2025
Requirements that affect the cost
- Local entity or representative
- The applicant must be established in the EU. An operator not established in France must appoint a tax representative in France.Source: ANJ: Demander un agrément
- Processing time
- The ANJ decides within 4 months; no decision by then counts as a refusal.Source: ANJ: Décision 2025-029 on examining licence applications
How to apply: ANJ: Demander un agrément
Other costs to budget for
The licence and tax are only part of a launch budget. These costs vary too much by operator to give official figures, but every plan for France should account for them:
- Legal and licensing advisers for the application and ongoing compliance.
- Gaming platform and game content (B2B suppliers, often certified per market).
- Testing and certification of games and systems by an approved testing lab.
- Payments, identity verification (KYC) and responsible-gambling tooling.
- Local staff or a local representative, where the regulator requires one.
- Player acquisition: media, creative and affiliate costs within the market's advertising rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online casino licence cost in France?
ANJ application fee: None (online casino cannot be licensed). Annual fee: None. Gaming tax: 59.3% of GGR in levies on sports betting; 52.9% on horse betting. Platform, legal, testing and marketing costs come on top and vary by operator.
What is the online gambling tax in France?
33.7% + 15.0% + 10.6% for online sports betting, charged on gross gaming revenue from online sports betting (59.3% in total), plus 15% of marketing spend (from 1 July 2025). 20.2% + 25.8% + 6.9% for online horse-race betting, charged on gross gaming revenue from online horse-race betting (52.9% in total). 10.0% + 1.8% for online poker, charged on 10% of gross gaming revenue plus 1.8% of stakes (capped at €0.90 per hand), plus 15% of marketing spend (from 1 July 2025).
How long is a ANJ licence valid?
Licence (agrément) for online sports betting: 5 years, renewable.
Do you need a local company or representative in France?
The applicant must be established in the EU. An operator not established in France must appoint a tax representative in France.
Planning a launch in France?
Once the licence is in place, we plan and run compliant display, video and DOOH campaigns in France, gated on licence, market and age before every bid.
Get a media planSources
- ANJ: Demander un agrément
- ANJ: Décision 2025-029 on examining licence applications
- BOFiP: abolition of the fixed duty for online operators
- ANJ: Tableau fiscalité 2025
Figures are copied from official sources as published on the date shown and may change. This page is general information for planning, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm current fees and requirements with Autorité nationale des jeux and your advisers before applying.