The French lottery operator, Française des Jeux (FDJ), has declared the introduction of a fresh online poker offering, marking its initial venture into the domain.
FDJ revealed the launch of its inaugural online poker product, dubbed Jackpot Sit & Go, which will be accessible on its ParionsSport en ligne mobile application, with additional games slated for release in the future. The organization stated that this move aligns with its broader strategy to fortify its presence within the French online gaming marketplace.
Richard Courtois, FDJ’s Head of Sports Betting and Poker, expressed: “We are thrilled to provide our patrons with a novel assortment of games.” “They will have the opportunity to relish a casual poker series crafted for all player profiles utilizing the ParionsSport en ligne app.
“This maneuver empowers FDJ to solidify its standing within the online gaming market, in accordance with our strategy emphasizing growth and persistent innovation, grounded in a business model that blends performance and accountability to ensure the game remains enjoyable.”
The games will be conducted through gaming provider Playtech’s ipoker product. The company indicated its intention to expand its poker product assortment to encompass all online poker formats sanctioned by the French regulatory body, the National Gaming Authority.
Income expansion
FDJ announced impressive income expansion in its third-quarter financial report, prompting an upward adjustment to the company’s full-year revenue projection.
“Our digital ventures continue to draw in a growing number of participants, approaching 5 million,” stated Stéphane Pallez, President and Chief Executive Officer of FDJ. “We anticipate robust full-year outcomes, reflecting the triumph of our strategy, which hinges on these two distribution avenues and reaffirms our enduring commitment to accountable growth.”
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