The French Online Casinos
The French government has entered into some very serious discussion this week
about the actual ability for the country to effectively implement the new online
casino expansion plans that should take place within just a few short weeks. The
global gambling industry has eagerly watched the French market progress and
develop more inclusive gambling regulations that will allow foreign gambling
sites to obtain a license to operate in the French market. There have been a few
online casinos pushing the boundaries of legality though, and attempting to
prematurely enter the market. As situations like this crop up, it has the French
government speculating about their ability to truly control the scope of the
gambling industry once they begin to license new online gambling sites.
The crux of the dilemma lies in the enforcement of the online casino gambling
regulations. The French government’s new regulations call for all internet
gambling companies accepting French players to obtain a license before they
operate in the market. And while this is a perfect practice in theory, the
government is now wondering how to actually enforce this policy. There are going
to be online casinos on the fringes of the market, unlicensed, and looking to
entice players with more bonuses and promotions because those sites will not be
paying any taxes to the French government.
There is no easy solution to this issue, but the French government did discuss
the situation in depth at the Maison de la Chimie that took place in Paris. Some
of the options include ISP blocks and possibly even monetary and transaction
based obstructions so that all of the French facing online casinos are forced to
enter the market legally. |