French audiences have been reminded of their rights to be removed from all gambling communications and promotions via voluntary self-exclusion.

On Monday 5 January, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the Gambling Authority of France, launched a new digital campaign to enhance public awareness of “Interdiction Volontaire” — the national self-exclusion register for gambling harms.

The campaign has been developed in partnership with French digital media outlet BRUT, with the aim of presenting audiences with “real testimonies” on gambling addiction, its risks and its consequences.

The series is led by the testimony of recovering addict Bilel, a former gambler reflecting on his addiction and his decision to protect himself through the voluntary gambling self-exclusion scheme offered by the ANJ.

Voluntary self-exclusion is described by the ANJ as a strictly personal and confidential process, allowing individuals to protect themselves from risks associated with excessive gambling, including financial harm, psychological distress linked to addiction and social isolation.

Last November, the ANJ announced the launch of France’s new self-exclusion register, which spans both online and land-based gambling, via interdictiondejeux.anj.fr. Players authenticate their identity, complete a dynamic selfie through IDnow and receive confirmation once the ban is activated.

The ANJ confirmed that + 88,000 citizens are currently registered on the FNIG, representing an increase of 25% over the past two years. January has been identified as the peak period for new registrations, coinciding with New Year resolutions and increased demand for protective measures.

The exclusion applies for a minimum period of three years and cannot be revoked during that time. The registration process is conducted online and is designed to be completed in just a few minutes through a secure digital procedure.

The ANJ monitors licensed gambling operators to ensure that self-exclusion measures are clearly promoted to consumers and that advertising does not portray gambling as risk-free, unrealistic, or as a means of generating income.