Will esport be considered officially as a sport in France soon?

 

Under the initiative of the Culture Ministry, Axelle Lemaire (Secretary of State for Digital Media) has brought in a new bill for a digital Republic. A part of this act directly concerns esport, and gives a glimpse into the legal recognition of this discipline to be not considered as gambling games.

 

Axelle Lemaire has published this morning the different propositions that constitute this bill, one of this being to recognize esport as a real sport. This will aim at detecting potential abuses, reassuring parents on this topic, but also supporting the economic dynamism of this sector. Some rules to protect from addiction and keep young people more informed should be proposed.

 

The introduction in first reading to the National Assembly will occur during winter. We will be delighted to keep you updated on this project.