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Official language: French
Population: 65,073,482
Currency: Euro (EUR)

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1 GBP = EUR
1 USD = EUR

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Sports Betting in France
Gambling in France is a popular pastime, and gambling on sport events is perhaps the most popular form of gambling. Sports betting is fully legal throughout France,and was recently made open to companies beyond the monopolies Le Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) and Le Pari Mutuel Hippodrome (PMH).

The most popular form of bets on sports in France revolves around horse racing, formerly the sole domain of PMU. There are over 200 racetracks across the country, and wagers can be placed on-course or off-course and certain kiosks and even cafes. The recent World Cup introduced many French citizens to Internet betting, as the new law went into effect just before the tournament.

Online Sports Betting in France
For many years, online sports betting fell under the state monopoly, and all other sports betting websites were considered illegal. This changed in early 2010 when the country liberalized their online gambling industry. French punters may now place bets at fully licensed and regulated online sportsbooks. More than a dozen bookmakers have been licensed so far, and more are sure to become licensed in upcoming years.

These new laws have made it possible for French sports fans to enjoy new freedom and choice when it comes to internet betting. The choice on the part of the French government to liberalize the nation's online gambling industry has widened opportunities for players, bookmakers, and even local sports teams. Plus, French-speakers can now enjoy the benefit of betting at French-language websites, since all locally-licensed online sportsbooks cater specifically to French players.