At present, online casino is not legal in any form in France. Internet sports wagering and horse racing betting is permitted through approved operators, while licensed land-based casinos are also legal. According to Bill 1248, the changing habits of players means that their preference is now to gamble online.

There are nearly 200 establishments in France today, a European record. Among them are the Barrire casinos, the Partouche casinos and the Joa casinos, representing the largest groups of French casino operators.