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

Current Exchange Rate
1 GBP = 1.0681 EUR
1 USD = 0.6754 EUR

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
French punters may now place bets at websites authorized by the government, and some 20 or so sportsbooks were given certification in the first round of approvals. Most online bookmakers not legally authorized to do business in France no longer accept French players.

Nevertheless the new law has made it possible for French citizens to enjoy newfound freedom and choice in internet betting, and further certificates have been promised to be forthcoming, thereby widening opportunities for players even further. Plus, French-speakers often enjoy the benefit of French-language services, which every decent online sportsbook has.