French Gambling Authority (ANJ) Releases 2024 Activity Report

Poker News Roundup: Tournament Wins, Industry Updates, and More

ANJ Releases Annual Report

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has released its annual report. While key figures were previously revealed last month, showing a slight dip in online poker revenue, the full report offers a comprehensive overview of the gaming landscape. For those interested in the financial and regulatory aspects of the industry, we recommend checking out our recent article on gaming taxation and online casino regulation.

Unibet Deepstack Open Returns to Marrakech

Following last year’s success, Unibet is bringing back its Deepstack Open circuit to Marrakech. The event will be held at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort from September 12th to 21st, offering players a chance to experience the Moroccan summer.

PMU Poker Heads to La-Teste-de-Buch

After a successful stop in Vichy, PMU Poker is inviting players to combine horse racing and poker in La-Teste-de-Buch, located in the Arcachon Bay. Qualification freerolls are running on the platform until July 10th.

Shiina Okamoto Wins Ladies Event Again

Shiina Okamoto has secured another victory in the Ladies event, adding to her previous second-place finish and win in recent years. The Japanese player took home $184,094. The tournament saw record participation this year, with 1,368 players.

Adrián Mateos Featured in “In the Mind of a Pro”

Winamax is offering a special treat: an episode of “In the Mind of a Pro” featuring Adrián Mateos at the final table of a World Series of Poker event. Mateos, starting as chip leader, will face off against Alexandre Réard.

Michael Mizrachi Wins Again

Michael Mizrachi continues to prove his unique status in the poker world with another victory, this time earning $1.3 million. Despite not topping the All Time Money List or being in the Poker Hall of Fame (yet), Mizrachi remains a force to be reckoned with.

NextHand Releases Poker Documentary

Lucas and Achab, the founders of NextHand, have released a documentary titled “The Hard Game, 33 Days of Poker in Vegas.”

Adrien Delmas Secures Second Place at WSOP

Adrien Delmas achieved the best French performance at the WSOP 2025 so far, finishing second in the $5,000 6-max event for $570,284. Samy Boujmala and Hicham Mahmouki also secured a second-place finish in the $1,000 Tag Team event.

Adrián Mateos Shines in DLTDP

Adrián Mateos has been a central figure in the latest season of DLTDP. He is also among the final ten players in the $10,000 6-max event at the WSOP 2024.

Spin & Go Championship Live Returns

After its debut at EPT Prague last year, the Spin & Go Championship Live will return at EPT Barcelona on August 30th and 31st. PokerStars has opened the first qualification phase for the event, which will host 81 players.

Partouche Gaming Club Opening in 2026

The Groupe Partouche’s gaming club at 10 avenue de la Grande Armée is set to open in 2026.

Millionaire Maker Controversy

Jesse Yaginuma won an extra million dollars through ClubWPTGold’s Gold Rush promotion. This, combined with the circumstances of his heads-up match against James Carroll, has led to suspicions of collusion. The debate continues online.

French Gaming Industry Leaders Discuss Key Issues

The Senate Finance Committee heard from Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin (ANJ), Stéphane Pallez (FDJ United), Nicolas Béraud (AFJEL), and Grégory Rabuel (Casinos de France) regarding gaming taxation and online casino regulation.

NextHand Founders on Club Poker Radio

Lucas and Achab, the creators of the “NextHand” documentary, were interviewed on Club Poker Radio.

Winamax’s Lucky CP

Winamax’s Lucky CP tournament, offering a potential €400 prize for a €1 buy-in, is scheduled for Wednesday.

French Players Achieving Success in Las Vegas

Bruno Fuentes secured a win, while Aurélie Quelain and Marie Cazorla achieved notable results. Several French players are aiming for bracelets in the coming days.

Loorent Wins at the Orleans

Loorent won a $400 event at the Orleans, taking home $16,000.

ParionsSport to Offer Horse Racing

Following FDJ’s acquisition of ZEturf, ParionsSport en Ligne will soon offer horse racing betting, becoming the fourth operator to provide all three online gaming segments.

Nicolas Barthe Finishes Fifth at WSOP

Nicolas Barthe finished fifth in the $3,000 9-Game Mix event at the WSOP.

Parions Sport En Ligne Names Ambassadors

Benoït De Sousa, Guillaume Bertin, and Quentin Roussey will represent Parions Sport En Ligne at the Casino Partouche de Divonne-les-Bains.