ISLE of Man-based gaming software experts Microgaming are moving into the French market which is shortly to be liberalised. The company has over the last few days applied for four operator licences.
Microgaming said today (Tuesday) it had applied for a licence on behalf of an un-named French land-based casino group while last week it applied for three licences for operators, two of which fell under its recently announced joint venture with 888.com.
Gigi Levy of 888.com said of these applications, “The submission of these applications marks a step towards our launch in one of the strategically important European markets. We look forward to developing the synergies of Microgaming’s brand presence and 888’s premium offering.”
Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming, said, “We are in a fantastic position to support any company looking to launch and operate a successful online poker room in France, with our market-leading poker platform and the value-added services provided by Spiral Solutions France.
“With the new regulation in place, France offers a fantastic environment to do what we do best; delivering the best platform of online games to our eGaming clients.”
Microgaming has been at the forefront in developing the hottest new games and smart gaming management for over a decade. The company’s research and development programme means it averages four new game releases a month.
Software produced by Microgaming powers over 120 casinos and 40 poker rooms, making it the market leader in running the world's largest poker and progressive jackpot networks. Microgaming's Poker Network brings together players from all over the globe to play against each other across a multitude of card rooms.
With one of the most aggressive tournament schedules on the web, its poker network ensures that players can always find an active table.
The Progressive Jackpot Network is the world's leading progressive jackpot offering on the internet and is available to all casinos powered by Microgaming. It provides jackpot enthusiasts with up to 25 progressive games and its casinos have paid out over €265m since its inception.
