Betting sites by country
Australia
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Czech Republic
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Netherlands (EN)
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France
France (EN)
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Ελλάδα
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UK
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New Zealand
Finland
The first betting site we would like to take a look at is actually a bit of a recent launch. It first opened its virtual doors for French bettors towards the end of 2023. However, this should not mean that LunuBet is not reliable! On the contrary. With its regulation and the highly competitive services the betting site offers, the people running it clearly know what they are doing.
Casino Infinity is a betting site which does its utmost to live up to its name! When it comes to betting, the range of events available here is very close to infinite. With over 1500 games from popular sports in France like Football, Tennis and Rugby available, there is always going to be something to bet on live, too. And if you are looking for a more unconventional wagering event, this site is where you can find anything from Biathlon, to Curling, to even Field Hockey!
Leon Bet is somewhat of an institution in French online betting. It has been around the longest of any site in our list. In fact, it turns 17 years old in 2024, at the time of writing! So, has Leon Bet stood the test of time, or has it been surpassed?
Even though it's not as old as the previous betting site, Librabet has also been around for a fairly significant amount of time, and has left countless French bettors happy. The betting site first opened its virtual doors in 2018, which makes it six years old at the time of writing.
The next stop on our journey through the best betting sites in France is called Casinoly. This bookmaker also has the Antiquity theme we just mentioned. As we said, it's pretty common, but there is a reason that a classic is a classic! And the implementation of the theme here is pretty fun in our opinion. As you bet, you can gather Ancient coins, which you can then use to purchase bonus offers for the sportsbook in a dedicated Store. We love a good bonus store, and this one seems fairly generous.
Powbet is another robust betting site for French sports lovers to explore. In particular, what we feel like deserves your attention on this betting site is the live section. Here, you can find all of the events which are in-play. There are always quite a bit of them, from various sports. At the time of writing, we could bet on Football, several eSports and even Futsal as the events were going on. Of course, the particular time at which you view the website will impact the range of available sports you can bet on live.
GreatWin is a betting site which initially impressed us with its minimalist website design. It is set against a plain white background and features very little in the way of distractions. Compared to other betting sites, which can be a bit overwhelming, GreatWin is very easy on the eyes.
Finally, we come to Sportuna, the last entry in our list of French betting sites. That should not be taken to mean that Sportuna is lesser than the rest of the sites, though! In fact, it has quite a lot to offer, in our view.
France hosts one of the most important Tennis competitions in the world. The French Open, or the Roland-Garros is one of the most anticipated events in the world of Tennis. As a French reader, you probably know about it already, but what you might not know is that the event has been hosted for over 130 years. It is safe to say that with a history going back to the 19th century, Tennis is a major part of the French betting scene, be it on domestic events like the one we mentioned, or international ones, from the WTA and ITF!
As popular as Tennis is in the country, it is easily overshadowed by Football. The sport has been around since the 19th century as well. In fact, the team Marseille dates back to 1897. Today, the sport is enjoyed by millions of French people, who all root for Les Bleus, or other teams. The French Football Federation is the domestic organizer of both professional events like the Ligue 1 and amateur leagues alike. There is not a single betting site which will fail to list one of these domestic French leagues, as they are enjoyed not only in the country, but also by countless bettors abroad!
Rugby is very popular in Southern France, and is believed to have been introduced to the country by the British in the 1870s. The sport is played by the Rugby Union ruleset. Nowadays, France has a national Rugby team which competes in international events with other countries', like New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and so on in the Rugby World Cup. Domestically, the French Rugby Federation is responsible for organizing the Ligue Nationale de Rugby.
Handball is pretty popular in the country nowadays, despite a lack of a long tradition in the sport like some of the other entries in our list. In fact, it first became popular in France in the 90s. However, the French national team, which started participating in events around that time, quickly proved itself to be quite respectable. They even managed to get the gold twice in a row, in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. This has popularized the sport domestically, and it is now watched and enjoyed by many French bettors.
Basketball might be a rather recently created sport, but it has been popular in France for well over a decade. Since it was introduced to the country in the 19th century, millions play the sport, both competitively and in amateur leagues. There are no less than 12 domestic leagues for this sport, all managed by the French Basketball Federation. Of course, betting on these leagues is very popular, and so is wagering on international competitions, like the ones hosted by the NBA.
Finally, it will probably come as no surprise that Cycling is another one of the top sports in France. The annual hosting of the Tour de France captivates both punters and fans of the sport in the country, but also abroad. This is probably the most well-known and significant competition in the world. It has been held since 1903, with short breaks only during the World wars. Cycling has a long and interesting history in France, and it can easily be said to be a national sport at this point!
Now, let's take a look at a couple of different kinds of betting sites you can find with French bookies:
There are many e-wallets which are popular in France. Among them are Skrill, Neteller and PayPal. Bookies tend to accept the former two, but cashing in with PayPal to them is pretty rare. Instead, you might be able to deposit with Jeton, PayZ or another popular e-wallet.
Crypto was designed with a simple goal in mind: Ensuring the anonymity of its user. And so, it is perfect for the bettor who might not want to reveal too much about themself. Also, crypto is very widely accepted among French betting sites. So, you can generally expect to be able to cash in via BTC, ETH or such major coins, as well as a couple of alt coins.
In a survey, it was found that 13% of French respondents had used a prepaid card to transact online. This shows that prepaid cards are fairly popular in the country!
If you are wondering how you can be sure a bookmaker is the best fit for you, then read on! This section is dedicated to the tips and tricks French bettors use to guarantee they are dealing with the perfect bookmaker:
Gambling, and betting in particular, is legal in France. Also, it is regulated. The Française des Jeux and the Pari Mutuel Urbain are responsible for overseeing the country's sports betting and horse racing sectors, respectively. There are many unique policies which these bodies have created, and they have broad regulatory authority to enforce the regulation in the country. For instance, there is a maximum amount which licensed bookies can let you win, set to a ratio of 85% between the bet and the winnings. There is also a list of sports which you can bet on, with any sport not on the list being unavailable in betting sites licensed by these bodies.
Betting offers are special rewards that are handed out by bookies for their loyal players, or for newcomers to the sites. French punters can get a lot of them nowadays, and this section is dedicated to explaining how they work. At the same time, we should mention that betting offers come with their own Terms and Conditions, which might restrict what you can wager on. So, it's worth keeping that in mind and always checking these conditions before claiming any particular offer!
As we mentioned, most of the people who have received help with their gambling addiction are on the track towards recovery. However, how can you seek help in France? Let's take a look:
