Casinos in France are largely located in towns that have a resort or spa status. Therefore they are clustered in coastal and alpine resort areas and are often in grand 19th Century buildings. Many games such as Roulette and Blackjack orginated in France. Casino revenue in France as in many other countries is dominated by the Pokies, but they still offer a wide range of gaming experiences including some specifically French options. Poker is very popular in France and hosts a world championship tournament every year at a Paris casino called the Aviation Club de France . All casinos have dress codes and require you to carry ID. The World Casino Directory lists all the casinos in France and has an interactive casino map. TAB equivalent is the PMU The Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) is the oldest totalizator system in the world and is the 3rd largest in the world. France Horse Racing Fast Facts: 250 racecourses throughout France   17,700 races per year 8000+ PMU outlets in France usually bars and cafes 29,000 horses in training 44,260 breeders Biggest racecourse - Longchamps in Paris Hippodrome is French for racecourse Source PMU corporate site. There is a large supermarket chain in France called Casino that often confuses visitors. National Lottery - La Française des Jeux All lotteries in France are state controlled and are run by La Française des Jeux. There are a wide variety of games within this system and are available from newsagents, Tabac (tobacconists) and many bars.

Arcachon Casino near Bordeaux Aix-les-Bains Casino in the French Alpes Typical neighbourhood bar-cafe and PMU outlet.