Online poker is legal in Guadeloupe as the territory falls under French gambling law and regulation (1). Guadeloupe, as an overseas department of France, is governed by the French Homeland Security Code and Law No. 2010-476 of 12 May 2010, which establishes the regulatory framework for gambling activities (2). The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France's National Gambling Authority, serves as the independent administrative authority responsible for regulating online poker and other licensed gambling activities throughout French territory, including Guadeloupe (1).
Online poker operators wishing to offer services to players in Guadeloupe must obtain proper licensing from the ANJ by complying with specifications set out in Decree No. 2020-494 of 28 April 2020 and an Order of 27 March 2015 (2). Operators must have their registered office in the European Economic Area and their websites must comply with detailed technical requirements established by the ANJ (2). The general principle of French gambling law is that all gambling is prohibited except for operators benefiting from an exception or approval by the ANJ, ensuring a controlled and regulated gambling environment (2).
"The ANJ regulates licensed gambling and betting games (online, at points of sale and at racecourses). The ANJ protects players: it ensures that the legal gambling offer is fair and recreational."
The ANJ's regulatory oversight includes ensuring the integrity, reliability and transparency of gaming operations while preventing excessive or pathological gambling and protecting minors (1). Licensed online poker operators in Guadeloupe are subject to a five-year renewable license and must comply with responsible gambling requirements, anti-money laundering standards, and advertising restrictions (2). Players in Guadeloupe benefit from consumer protections including access to self-exclusion programs and mediation services, with the ANJ actively blocking access to unlicensed operators to maintain a safe and legal gambling environment across all French territories.
Source:
https://anj.fr/english
https://iclg.com/practice-areas/gambling-laws-and-regulations/france
Last updated: 03-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
