Which online casinos will continue to accept French players?

[buyonaut]

Betway IS NOT ACCEPTING ANY TRAFFIC from France and that is it.

We can add Unibet to the list, aldo they applied for license - when it will come out and in what form/product they will accept players from France remains unknown.

[thepokerkeep]

>> Don't promote to French players - period!

How about a person from France go to the operator site through my affiliate link.
i am passive.

it is not equal to not accept people from France.

I suggest you add a disclaimer in your Betway review telling players from France they are excluded from playing at Betway.

That should satisfy them as it shows you are doing your best to discourage players from France signing up at Betway.

[Ted Menmuir]

Hi

Below is the email that was sent out by Unibet/Maria to all affiliates, regarding the new French Online Gaming Legislations. We apologise for any delays you may have felt in communications to you. The impact & nature of these new laws, has ment that we have had to make both marketing and technical adjustments in order to accomodate these new legislations - this has not been the most convenient of matters for all parties involved.
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Dans le cadre de la loi française du 12 mai 2010 relative à l'ouverture à la concurrence et à la régulation du secteur des jeux d'argent et de hasard en ligne, nous vous informons qu’Unibet a fait la demande officielle auprès des autorités françaises de 3 agréments afin de pouvoir proposer ses offres de Paris sportifs, Hippiques et de Poker sur unibet.fr. Dans l’attente de ces agréments, la société Unibet vous invite donc à suspendre toutes les communications envers les internautes français résidants en France et redirigeant vers fr.unibet.com et mariabingo.com/fr dès le Mardi 8 Juin.

En attendant de vous retrouver sur unibet.fr, sachez que votre compte affilié est toujours accessible et que nous reverserons l’intégralité des sommes dues en Juin 2010.
Veuillez donc vérifier que vos informations de paiements sont à jour.

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According to the French law of 12 May 2010 concerning the opening of the French gambling market, we would like to inform you that Unibet has made the formal request to the French authorities for 3 licenses in order to offer Sportsbook, Horse Racing and Poker on unibet.fr. While we are waiting for these authorisations, Unibet would like you to remove all Unibet and Maria communication towards the French users living in France and redirecting to fr.unibet.com and mariabingo.com/fr from Tuesday 8th of June. This includes all banners and text links redirecting to fr.unibet.com and mariabingo.com/fr since no customers living in France will be able to sign-up. Also note that existing customers living in France will not be able to play on fr.unibet.com and mariabingo.com/fr as of today the 8th of June 2010.

Your affiliate account will still be accessible at all times and we will pay you the full amounts due in June 2010. For that same reason, please verify that your payment information is updated.

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[Kat-AffiliateClub]

Hello guys,

just to let you know that AffiliateClub.com will continue to offer its products to the French players under our Maltese LGA licence and EU legislation.

French affiliates are welcomed to contact me at katerina@affiliateclub.com

Kind regards

Kat

[Helene]

Thanks Phil.. Don't suppose you could PM me a link?
I could be well behind on this because Helene is our French AM.. I could blame it on being a natural blonde but that doesn't work anymore..

Thanks for the info!

Hey guys,
I'm back so if i can help in anything do not hesitate to contact me.

Cheers,

[Elodie StarPartner]

Hi !

The casinos and poker brands of StarPartner will continue to accept French Players

If you need more information, please contact us !

[davenewgates]

I've browsed online and found these Microgaming casinos to be accepting French players in my opinion, since they are offering bonuses for new French players ( from http://www.casinoveritas.co.uk/Frenc...e-Casinos.html ):
- Wild Jack Casino
- Desert Dollar Casino
- Platinum Play Casino
- 7 Sultans Casino
- Royal Vegas Casino
- Vegas Palms Casino
- Vegas Villa Casino

Also, I've read that Microgaming has also applied for the license to operate in France, though I think that it is only for online poker rooms.

[zeraw30]

Playtech is totally off the french market and the rumors are that microgaming casinos will follow.

[phil]

I've browsed online and found these Microgaming casinos to be accepting French players in my opinion, since they are offering bonuses for new French players ( from http://www.casinoveritas.co.uk/Frenc...e-Casinos.html ):
- Wild Jack Casino
- Desert Dollar Casino
- Platinum Play Casino
- 7 Sultans Casino
- Royal Vegas Casino
- Vegas Palms Casino
- Vegas Villa Casino

Also, I've read that Microgaming has also applied for the license to operate in France, though I think that it is only for online poker rooms.

From what I heard, online casinos won't be legalized before 2012 in France. Roxy Palace and Spin Palace closed their doors to French players this week and I think the other Microgaming casinos will be forced to do the same in the next weeks.

That's really bad news for me, I think it's time to move on to other markets. So that leads me to this question: what are the biggest European markets for online casinos?

[TanyaEverest]

The French gaming authorities (Arjel) really focused on operator applications for the first few months. Now that things are dying down on that aspect, they are starting to flex their muscles a bit-I'm not surprised casinos are starting to drop.

In August Arjel sued seven ISPs based in France for allowing access to unlicensed operators. Sites that were focused on at that time were Betfred and Stan James, but the lawsuit is aimed at shutting down ISP access to ALL casino, poker and sportsbetting operators illegally operating in France.

As of right now, the ISPs are being threatened with a 100 Euro/day per website fine. While it's really focused on the ISPs right now, not the operators, there is an obvious trickle down effect. So far it has really been focusing on unlicensed poker and sportsbetting sites, but no doubt casino will fall behind too.

If would suggest that affiliates contact their attorneys to see if their site could make them liable in any Arjel cases that may come out in the future. Arjel is penalizing affiliates as well, so it's a good idea to know where you stand...

Everest Affiliates did a podcast with CasinoCity in July about the new French laws-if you haven't done so yet, I would suggest you check it out.

[casinogod]

Roxy Palace is not accepting any French players.

[GCG]

Which MG casinos can accept French traffic as from today ?

Totally confused here.........

[radicaldomains]

Roxy Palace is not accepting any French players.

good to know

[tinkywinky]

Als the world is quickly changing, can somebody name the brands who still accept French players?

Leon

[AdrienneJay]

As far as I know, Unibet has already received their French license which they applied last May 2010 in able to accept French players.

[GCG]

I have new players in October and November from France at my microgaming casino programs, I thought they would not accept new players ?

I just do not understand why sites like casinosguide.net can survive with almost ALL microgaming brands ???

Am I missing something here ?


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[JoeAdams]

I heard that online those online casino who have secured a French license are those that can only operate in France and can continue to accept French players. And if ever they do not abide with the law, they will face the consequences, the French government will be chasing them to have them penalized.

[hohi]

Here at BCW Affiliates we also do not accepts French players.

More info - www . bcwaffiliates . com

Regards

[aksana]

I'd like to update this thread. BrightShare casinos do not accept players from France.

[FutureCasino]

Hi,

EGO still accept FR?

Thanks,