"there will be a possibility of free actions for the French", announces Bruno Le Maire

INTERVIEWThe government does intend to privatize the Française des Jeux. And quickly. Bruno Le Maire, guest of the Grand rendez-vous Europe 1 / CNews /The echoesconfirmed it Sunday. The Minister of the Economy also announced that the government intends to do everything to ensure that the French take their part in this privatization, by acquiring shares. "Employees, like the French will be able to participate in this privatization," he said, citing benefits, such as "the possibility of free shares for shareholders who would agree to hold longer the actions of the Française des Jeux . "

Creation of a regulation authority for games

If the Minister of Economy refused to announce the terms of these benefits, he confirmed that a share of the shares of the FDJ put on sale will be "reserved for the general public", but also to employees. "With conditions may be more advantageous, it is normal, since they contributed to the success of the Française des Jeux, for example with a possibility of discounting the price of the action," said Bruno Mayor.

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The Minister of Economy has finally announced the creation, alongside the privatization of the FDJ, a regulatory authority games. "The only thing that concerns me is that we fight against gambling addiction, especially the youngest," explained Bruno Le Maire, who also confirmed that the state, for the same reason, would keep 20 % of the capital of the Française des Jeux. On the other hand, there is no question of going back on this decision. "The role of the state is not to deal with games of chance, draw or scratch," said Bruno Le Maire.