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Online betting ads are everywhere during the World Cup, but a law could soon ban them during matches

Le Monde (English) · Jun 19, 2026, 12:41 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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On June 18, Pascal Chèvremont was appointed the new head of the French National Gambling Authority (AFJ) as online betting offers continue to multiply during the World Cup. A draft bill, to be examined on June 29 at the Assemblée Nationale, could ban advertising for them during matches.

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Online betting ads are everywhere during the World Cup, but a law could soon ban them during matches

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