French Senate Approves New Gambling Definition
Key Takeaways
  • The French Senate approves a new definition of gambling.
  • The new wording removes the exemption for games where skill predominates.
  • The bill’s sponsor said: “Games of skill also generate similar risks to those that generate other gambling problems.”
  • Further readings in both chambers are necessary before the new definition is adopted into law.

In France, the Senate has adopted a bill which broadens the legal definition of gambling. At first reading they amended it and returned it to the Chamber of Deputies which adopted the new wording in July.