Betsson Receives Online Poker License in France

France's regulator ANJ approved the French business unit of iGaming operator Betsson, led by Pontus Lindwall, on October 15. With this permit, the company can offer online poker and share liquidity internationally. With the approval, Betsson became the ninth operator to receive a poker license in France.

The company launched its sports betting product in France in the third quarter of 2024. This venture was carried out in partnership with industry veteran Nadir Ounissi, who serves as title partner of Betsson France.

Ounissi described the poker license as an important milestone for Betsson. He said the company aims to offer players a quality experience, strong customer service and a responsible approach to gaming, built on Playtech's established poker platform.

The company said the poker move is intended to strengthen its existing position in sports betting. Betsson emphasized that a possible future iGaming regulation in France did not play a role in its decision and that current market conditions were the basis for it. It added that expanding regulation is the job of lawmakers.

Thanks to Playtech's iPoker network, players in France will be able to sit at tables with other French players on the same network. Liquidity sharing has also been approved.