The French government has officially established the regulatory framework for JONUM (games with monetizable digital objects), marking the start of a three-year experimental phase for online titles utilizing NFTs and crypto-assets.
The decree, signed on February 4, 2026, and published in the official journal on February 6, places these innovative products under the direct supervision of the national regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ).
Rigorous Safeguards and Mandatory Limits
The framework is built on a “protection-first” philosophy. Upon account creation, players are legally required to set hard limits on both weekly spending and gameplay duration. To prevent impulsive behavior, any request to increase these limits is subject to a mandatory 48-hour cooling-off period.
Operators must also implement active intervention tools. A warning message is required the moment a player reaches 75% of their self-imposed limit. Furthermore, a visible, one-click self-exclusion tool must be permanently available, offering immediate bans ranging from 24 hours to 12 months.
Onboarding and Prize Caps
To prevent minor participation, the decree mandates rigorous identity and age verification. Operators are required to collect comprehensive personal data, including validated postal addresses, before a user can access JONUM products.
The decree also imposes strict ceilings on rewards to prevent Web3 games from evolving into high-stakes gambling:
- In-kind winnings: Capped at €1,000 per player, per year, per game.
- Crypto-rewards: The total prize pool cannot exceed 20% of the game’s annual revenue, with a personal player cap of €25,000 annually.
The ANJ has scheduled an industry briefing for February 19, 2026 regarding the JONUM framework, to guide companies through these new requirements. This comes as the UK Gambling Commission prepares for a June 15 court hearing regarding Sorare, the most prominent name currently linked to the JONUM concept.
