French is the language of the indigenous population of France and it has official status not only in France but also in Belgium, Switzerland and Canada. In addition, this language is used by the population of several states in Africa and the Caribbean, as well as French Guiana. It is the language of international organizations and one of the most studied as a foreign language.
The French nation makes a lot of efforts to protect its language, its original beauty and purity from excessive borrowings. The French are proud of the structure and elegance of their native language, and zealously react to English borrowings.
Gambling in France
Gambling in France is completely legal! Licenses to operate on the territory of this country can be obtained by both casinos and online casinos. Betting, racing and lotteries are monopolized by the state. There are about 200 gambling establishments in the country, which are mainly controlled by 4 operators. The annual income of the land-based casino here is about 2.2 billion EUR and the annual income of the online casino is about 1.5 billion EUR.
As for online gambling, it is controlled by ANJ. It is this company that issues licenses to operators. Licensed operators are only allowed to offer services in France. License fees are 5-10 thousand euros, and an annual fee is also paid – 20-40 thousand, depending on the number of licenses. Licenses are issued for a period of 5 years, with the possibility of extension.
