La Française des Jeux launches an online poker offer
La Francaise des Jeux is expanding its offering. Although it submitted an application a few months ago, the organization received Tuesday the blessing of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), which authorizes it to provide "online circle games", according to a decision published in the "Official Journal". In short, in addition to scratch cards and sports betting, the FDJ will also be able to offer poker on the Internet.
It is rather a complementary offer, but it does not claim - for the moment - to compete with the big players of this market such as Winamax or Pokerstars. While the majority of betting companies offer poker options, the FDJ is determined to compete with the same assets.
It is taking a big step forward, especially since it has also received permission and approval from the JNA to be able to "share poker money" with other nations. This means that the future platform will be able to connect not only French players, but also Italian, German and Belgian ones. Only verified sites should be chosen for the game. Yes, you need to know how to change password in dafabet.
When the regulatory stage is over, the next FDJ offer should be unveiled soon. If the year-end date is only lightly mentioned, there is a better chance that the possibility of the World Cup, which starts on November 20, will accelerate the pace of events.
A diversified offer
This is not the first time FDJ has ventured into online poker. Ten years ago, the group co-owned a company called LB Poker with the Lucien Barrière Group, but it eventually decided to end this activity due to a lack of profits.
Since its creation, the company has changed in size and strategy. Since its privatization in 2022, it has always stated its intention to diversify in all directions. This is particularly the case for the physical network and it has recently increased the speed of payment systems to facilitate traffic in its points of sale. Similarly, the Internet and the digitization of the activity are at the heart of the business plan of its general manager, Stéphane Pallez. In addition to poker, the FDJ will be able to offer online horse betting thanks to the acquisition of ZEturf, which will be finalized in the coming weeks.
La Française des Jeux is developing its B2B offer by proposing solutions and technologies to international players, particularly in the field of sports betting.
