Paris's gaming clubs risk closure on December 31 due to expiration of operating licenses, potentially resulting in 1,200 job losses.
The clubs, which had a trial period extended until 2024, were part of an initiative to regulate local gambling.
A proposed budget provision to extend the trial to 2025 was abandoned following a political crisis, leaving many employees uncertain about their future.
Industry representatives cited a sudden shock among staff, with families affected as the closure looms near the year-end.
The clubs contribute significant tax revenue, yet their financial impact is now overshadowed by the uncertainty of their future.
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