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Fédération Addiction proposes 15 measures to restrict French sports betting

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French addiction support group Fédération Addiction proposed 15 measures to tighten sports-betting rules in France, including restrictions on sponsorships, advertising and promotions. It also called for a halt to further sector expansion until prevention, treatment and consumer protections improve; figures cited in the report put second-half 2025 gross gaming revenue at €2 billion, including about €1.2 billion from high-risk players.

The proposals could affect betting operators’ advertising, sponsorship and promotional activities in France.

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Italy is considering gambling measures intended to raise about €770m for its 2027 budget, according to a press report citing details from a draft text that is not yet final. The report, dated 29 October 2026, sets out the coverage the measures would provide in 2027.

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