Playtech in Poker partnership with La Française des Jeux

By Dave Sawyer, Last updated Jul 4, 2023

Playtech have announced their collaboration with La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the top gaming operator in France, to offer Playtech’s Poker network services and content.

FDJ will join Playtech’s extensive iPoker.EU Network, which boasts one of Europe’s largest liquidity pools supported by industry-leading software and fully compliant with regulations in key markets. The comprehensive service and content package will include cash tables, Poker tournaments, and Playtech’s flagship Poker game – Twister Poker.

This partnership signifies Playtech’s ongoing expansion as a Poker provider in the growing French market, which witnessed a 7% year-on-year increase, generating 10.70 billion Euros in 2021.

Marat Koss, VP of Interactive Gaming at Playtech, stated: “We are very proud that FDJ has chosen Playtech as its partner. The addition of FDJ to our iPoker.EU is a vital step in the network’s expansion as the buoyancy of the French online gambling market continues, where we get to showcase our extensive product and technology range. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with FDJ.”

Richard Courtois, CEO of Sports Betting and online gaming open to competition, added: “Playtech has a great track record as a poker network and content provider in Europe’s regulated markets, and the company’s involvement in our selection process demonstrated a clear commitment and a deep understanding of our long-term strategy in France.”

“Thanks to Playtech, we are pleased to offer our players a new range of games. This move enables FDJ to complete its presence in the French online gaming market open to competition, based on a business model that combines performance and responsibility to keep gaming fun.”

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Dave Sawyer @Casinomeister

Dave has been involved in the Online Gambling industry for 20 odd years now. With experience working for an operator based in Gibraltar, where he headed up the IT team at Ladbrokes, to running his own iGaming affiliate websites until 2019.

Dave now writes for Casinomeister and sister site Casino Gazette. You may also see him on the forum from time to time, where he goes by the handle Webzcas.