France unites regulators and families to combat rising gambling addiction risks
France's national gaming regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has teamed up with the National Union of Family Associations (UNAF) to tackle problem gambling. The partnership will focus on raising awareness, protecting young people, and supporting those at risk. UNAF's vast network of nearly 6,000 family groups across the country will play a key role in the initiative.
The collaboration aims to prevent underage gambling and assist vulnerable individuals. UNAF will develop training programmes for professionals and volunteers, along with new educational materials. These tools will help families and community workers recognise and address gambling-related harm.
The move aligns with ANJ's strategic plan for 2024-2026, which targets emerging risks in France's expanding gambling market. While exact figures on active gamblers remain unclear, major operators like Winamax report over five million users. The regulator and UNAF now seek to balance industry growth with stronger social safeguards.
By combining UNAF's local reach with ANJ's regulatory expertise, the partnership intends to position France as a model for responsible gambling. The goal is to ensure the sector stays both profitable and socially accountable.
The initiative will roll out new resources and training to combat gambling addiction. Families, professionals, and volunteers will receive support to identify and help at-risk individuals. The long-term aim is to create a safer gambling environment across France.
