Autorité Nationale des Jeux: French Casino Licensing for International Players

The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) regulates online gambling in France with strict player protection rules. While not a New Zealand regulator, many offshore casinos popular with Kiwi players hold ANJ licenses, signalling compliance with robust European standards.

Last updated:27 Jul 2026

Markus Halvorsen

Casino Quality Statistics - Autorité Nationale des Jeux Licensed Operators

Average Rating

out of 100 · across 1 casinos

Quality Distribution

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Top Rated

Unibet

Lowest Rated

Unibet

Autorité Nationale des Jeux Licensed Casinos Available to New Zealand Players

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Below are ANJ-licensed operators that accept NZD and welcome New Zealand players, ranked by our six-pillar audit methodology.

1 casino · hold this licence

Best Offer

Unibet

76/100

Above avg

Welcome Bonus

100% up to 50 EUR

Payout:< 24 hours

Min dep:15 NZD

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Key Facts

Weight Score

22/100· Weak

Jurisdiction

Autorité Nationale des Jeux

Country

France (FR)

Region

European Union

Authority Type

Government

Established

2020

Player Protection

High

Licence Cost

€100,000 to €500,000 depending on game scope and infrastructure

Application Time

6 - 12 months

Renewal Period

Annual compliance review

Official Website

anj.fr

Pros

Strict player protection rules: mandatory deposit limits, self-exclusion, and addiction links
Transparent payout rates: all RTP figures are published and independently audited
Secure payment handling and fraud prevention standards reduce scam risk
Public enforcement records make it easy to check an operator's compliance history

Cons

ANJ jurisdiction is limited to France, Belgium, and Luxembourg; no legal protection for NZ players
Smaller market presence internationally compared to UKGC or MGA
Dispute resolution may be slow if operator refuses to engage with mediation

Key Requirements

Applicant must pass full background and financial checks
Secure, certified IT systems with encryption and fraud detection
Segregated player funds in dedicated bank accounts
Published, audited RTP rates for all slot and table games
Mandatory player protection tools: deposit limits, self-exclusion, cooling-off periods
Annual compliance audits and compliance officer on staff

ANJ Licensing Requirements & Market Coverage

Key Requirements

Applicant must pass full background and financial checks
Secure, certified IT systems with encryption and fraud detection
Segregated player funds in dedicated bank accounts
Published, audited RTP rates for all slot and table games
Mandatory player protection tools: deposit limits, self-exclusion, cooling-off periods
Annual compliance audits and compliance officer on staff

Accepted Markets

FranceBelgiumLuxembourg

Restricted Markets

New ZealandUnited KingdomUnited States

Jurisdiction & Markets