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As the Esports World Cup opens in Paris with the largest prize pool in the sport\u2019s history, France\u2019s national gambling authority has reminded fans that wagering on any of it is illegal. No licensed operator may take an esports bet in the country, and every site that offers one is unlawful \u2013 a stance the [\u2026]<\/p>\n