France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has granted regulatory approval for the lottery gaming software “Ticket d’Argent,” submitted by La Française des Jeux (FDJ), following a review under the country’s gambling legislation.
The decision, dated 2 February 2026, authorises the use of the software under approval reference ODE-LO-HOM-271-2026-02-02. It was issued by the Board of the National Gaming Authority and published on the regulator’s website on 10 February.
According to the ANJ, the approval was granted in line with the Internal Security Code and the legal framework governing gambling in France, including the 2010 law that regulates the opening to competition of the online gambling sector.
The review was conducted under powers delegated to the authority’s chair, following a decision adopted by the ANJ Board in October 2025.
FDJ submitted its application for approval on 5 January 2026. The regulator confirmed that the application and supporting documentation met the technical and regulatory requirements applicable to lottery gaming software operating within France’s monopoly structure.
Under French law, lottery products offered by FDJ must receive explicit approval from the ANJ before they can be deployed or distributed. The regulator is responsible for assessing compliance with consumer protection standards, integrity safeguards and technical reliability, alongside broader public policy objectives linked to gambling harm prevention.
The decision assigns responsibility for implementation to the ANJ’s Director General, including notification of the approval to FDJ and its formal publication. No conditions or restrictions beyond the standard approval framework were outlined in the decision.
FDJ remains the exclusive operator of lottery games in France, operating under close regulatory supervision. Software approvals form part of the ANJ’s ongoing oversight of product design and technical systems across all regulated gambling verticals, including lottery, betting and online gaming.
In November 2025, the ANJ launched a redesigned national self-exclusion registration service, introducing digital identity verification and streamlining the process for individuals seeking voluntary gambling bans across licensed operators.
The National Gaming Authority assumed responsibility for France’s gambling regulation in 2020 and oversees lotteries, betting, poker and gaming clubs, with a statutory focus on player protection and market integrity
