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France Wants Online Slots

According to Aujourd’hui en France, the French daily newspaper, France is moving closer towards regulation of online slots and gambling, instead of towards prohibition. They could even be looking to make it regulated by 2009 – which would be a huge step for the country.

The newspaper says that “everything is ready” for France to begin talks for online slots and gambling, as well as betting. It comes at a time when many were questioning why France would move to make online slot and gambling illegal when they can see how hard it has been on the US with their own ban.

President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to give the final approval soon for the shift in online slots and gambling – especially since he has recently shown a more open mind towards competitive gambling in France. Former MP Bruno Durieux turned in the results of a survey he completed for the finance department, and Budget Minister Eric Woerth has spoken with several European Commission officials as well.

The President is for online slots and gambling, but wants them controlled. He wants to make sure that the competition is even and that no one has control over it except for the government.

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