Many gambing operators expect a boost for their business from the opening of the French online gambling market that is scheduled for 2010.

Their optimism seems to be justified now that the draft of the legal bill opening up France’s online betting and poker market nears adoption. The online gambling market is expected to grow to €1.7bn (gross revenues) by 2015.

The consulting firm MECN and law firm Ulys have compiled a new landmark report that offers an unprecedented in-depth analysis of the French gambling market.