Betsson eyes Playtech-powered French poker launch

Betsson has become the ninth operator to receive authorisation to launch online poker in France. The French gambling regulator ANJ approved the Pontus Lindwall-led iGaming operator’s French business on 15 October, enabling it to launch online poker as well as share liquidity internationally. The news – first reported in Jake Pollard’s Gaming & Co newsletter – follows the business launching its sportsbook product in Q3 2024 via a joint venture involving Casino Secret founder Nadir Ounissi, who has the title partner Betsson France. Ounissi told NEXT.io: “Securing our online poker ...