Betsson granted French poker licence and joins shared liquidity
ANJ approved the licence on 15 Oct 2026 and homologated the software on 16 Oct 2026
Key Takeaways
- Betsson received an online poker licence from the Autorité Nationale des Jeux on 15 October 2026.
- The ANJ completed homologation of Betsson’s poker software on 16 October 2026.
- Betsson will deploy iPoker from Playtech for its French offer.
- Betsson joins the shared liquidity pool with Spain, Italy and Portugal, allowing cross-border tables.
Betsson was granted an online poker licence by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) and, after the homologation of its software, will be able to operate in France and join the shared liquidity pool with Italy, Spain and Portugal. The ANJ college adopted the licence decision on 15 October 2026 and completed the software homologation the following day.
Scope of the authorisation
The licence allows Betsson France to offer online poker to players resident in the country and to participate at shared tables with users from Spain, Italy and Portugal. Betsson has confirmed that its offering will rely on iPoker, Playtech’s platform, following administrative approval.
Administrative process
The college of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) approved both the grant of the licence and the company’s inclusion in the shared liquidity framework at its session on 15 October 2026. The homologation of the software by the French authority was completed on 16 October 2026, finalising the necessary administrative steps for operations.
Operational implications
Joining the shared liquidity system will allow French players to compete at common tables with participants from Spain, Italy and Portugal, increasing the pool of active players available. The ANJ is named as the regulator that granted the authorisation and Playtech will provide the technology via iPoker.
Sofía Carrasco, Poker Correspondent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the ANJ authorise for Betsson and when was it approved?
The Autorité Nationale des Jeux authorised Betsson to hold an online poker licence; the ANJ college approved the licence on 15 October 2026 and homologated the software on 16 October 2026.
Which technology platform will Betsson use in France?
Betsson confirmed its offering in France will be supported by iPoker, the platform provided by Playtech, as noted in the licence and software homologation documents.
What does shared liquidity allow French players to do?
Shared liquidity enables French players to compete at common tables with users from Spain, Italy and Portugal, increasing the available pool of active players.
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Poker Correspondent
Sofía Carrasco covers live and online poker — tournament series from the WSOP and EPT to the daily room grind, promotions, and the industry moves behind them. The reports keep every score, pot, and player name exactly as the record shows, and follow the story past the final hand: who qualified, what the structure rewarded, and how the field is shifting. For player moves, software, and regulation across the poker economy, Sofía Carrasco is the first read.
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