Licensed sportsbooks in France
Licensed by the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ). Ranked by our score out of 10, built from each book’s regulatory record, betting product, app rating, payments and welcome offer terms. How we rate.
| # | Sportsbook | Our score | Welcome offer | License | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WinamaxWinamax (Paris) | 8.7/10 | Up to €100 refunded in cash on your first losing betNew customers, 18+. If your first bet loses, the stake is refunded up to €100 as withdrawable cash: no wagering and no minimum odds. Use the account within 30 days of the first deposit. | Winamax; ANJ sports betting approval N°003-PS-2014-05-14 | |
| 02 | BetclicBetclic Everest Group (Banijay Group) | 8.5/10 | Up to €100 refunded in cash on your first losing betNew customers, 18+. Minimum first deposit €10; minimum stake €0.10 and no minimum odds. If the first bet loses, the stake is refunded up to €100 as withdrawable cash. One per person, IP address and household. | BetClic Enterprises Limited (Malta); ANJ-approved since 2010 | |
| 03 | PMUPMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain) | 8.1/10 | Current offer shown on the PMU site | PMU; ANJ-approved for horse racing, sports betting and poker |
French sportsbooks must keep their annual payout to players at or below 85% of stakes, which is why odds are lower than elsewhere. Welcome offers are allowed and monitored by the ANJ.
How to check a sportsbook is licensed in France
- 1Scroll to the sportsbook’s footer and note the regulator and license or account number.
- 2Search it in the the ANJ’s list of approved operators.
- 3Confirm the company name in the register matches the one in the sportsbook’s terms and conditions.
- 4If anything is missing or doesn’t match, don’t deposit. Unlicensed sites offer no protection if they refuse to pay out.
Frequently asked questions
Why are French odds lower?
French law caps the payout to players at 85% of stakes over a year. The ANJ fined eight sportsbooks in 2024 for exceeding the cap during the 2022 World Cup.
What is a typical French welcome offer?
Most leading French books refund your first bet if it loses, up to a cap such as €100. Some, including Winamax and Betclic, pay the refund as withdrawable cash rather than as a free bet.
Where can I get help with gambling in France?
Call Joueurs Info Service on 09 74 75 13 13 (free and anonymous) or ask the ANJ for a voluntary exclusion from all licensed sites.