The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), announced the launch of its redesigned self-exclusion system, marking the most significant upgrade to France’s player protection framework since its establishment.
Digital Process Replaces In-Person Requirements
The new platform, accessible at interdictiondejeux.anj.fr, allows users to register online, verify their identity through IDnow, and activate their exclusion within 24 hours. This represents a substantial improvement over the previous system introduced in 2007, which required physical visits to police stations, paper documentation, and formal interviews.
The self-exclusion program initially covered only land-based casinos and gaming clubs when first implemented. Coverage expanded following the legalization of online gambling in 2010, and the system became a centralized national register under ANJ oversight in 2020.
Registration Numbers Show Steady Increase
More than 85,000 individuals are currently registered on the self-exclusion list, representing over 100% growth from 40,000 registrants in 2021. The register has experienced a 25% increase over the past two years, with 19,000 new entries recorded in 2024 alone.
According to ANJ data, 77% of registrants are male. The demographic breakdown reveals distinct patterns across age groups: young adults aged 18-24 comprise 23% of registrations, often linked to exposure to marketing or illegal gambling sites. The 25-34 age bracket accounts for 33% of registrations, with sports betting identified as the primary activity. Players aged 35-49 represent 25% of the register, while casino gambling remains the predominant concern among registrants over 65.
Enhanced Features Planned for 2026
The ANJ plans to introduce personal user accounts in 2026, enabling registrants to access their documentation, monitor their exclusion status, and submit removal requests after completing the mandatory three-year minimum period. The regulator will also implement a callback system designed to gather user feedback and provide additional support resources.
The regulator stated the modernized system makes self-exclusion “faster, more accessible and more secure” as France intensifies efforts to address gambling-related harm.
Source: l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ)
