Online bingo is currently prohibited in France under the country's strict gambling regulations established by the French Gambling Act of 2010 (2). France legalized online gambling with the passage of Law No. 2010-476 in 2010, but it has been subject to strict regulations, with licensed operators permitted to offer only sports betting, horse racing, and poker online (2). Other online gambling activities including casino games such as roulette, slots, and online bingo remain prohibited, as the current regulatory regime aims to create a contained online gambling market while safeguarding citizens from gambling addiction (2).
Traditional bingo games may only be allowed if they are held in a restricted group, for social, cultural, scientific, educational, or sporting purposes with low stakes of less than €20 (1). Prizes may not comprise money or be refunded but may include non-refundable vouchers, and the organization of traditional 90-ball bingo games is allowed under certain conditions provided the legal framework strictly governing this activity is respected (1). The Autorité Nationale des Jeux serves as the chief regulating body overseeing most gambling games in France, including licensing, monitoring, and integrity investigations of operators across different types of gambling activities (2).
"Traditional bingo games may only be allowed if they are held in a restricted group, for social, cultural, scientific, educational, or sporting purposes with low stakes of less than €20."
Violation of the prohibition on organizing games of money and chance or failure to comply with the conditions for authorization is punishable by 3 years imprisonment and a fine of €90,000 (1). These penalties are increased to 7 years imprisonment and a fine of €200,000 when the offence is committed by an organized group or gang (1). The ANJ works closely with the Ministry of the Interior to ensure gaming activities on French territory are carried out legally, with the power to impose penalties and even withdraw an operator's license in case of infringement, while gambling without a license is strictly forbidden and authorities actively pursue illegal operations targeting French citizens (2).
Source:
https://www.cartaloto.net/en/content/9-bingo-regulations-in-france
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-france/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
