Online Poker in France Although there are no specific French online poker laws, the Law No 2010-476 from 12 May 2010, makes online poker sites legal across France. The online French poker scene is based on a wide diversity of licensed poker sites, although the many players are still using illegal international platforms operating from. Playing poker online in France was officially made legal April 6 th 6 2010 when the French Parliament passed a resolution that legalized online gambling. However, the law did create some. France’s beleaguered online poker market got a long-desired shot in the arm after politicians authorized liquidity sharing with other European Union regulated markets. France’s ring-fenced.

By James Spillane, Rakeback.com Staff Writer

* For the latest traffic figures see PokerScout.com

Is France in the PokerStars.com Playerpool?

No. As shown in the table above French players are segregated from the rest of the international PokerStars playerpool (dot.com) in the same way Italy and Spain are. Instead French players play on dot.fr with a higher rake due to the higher cost PokerStars has of operating there.

Players living in e.g. UK or elsewhere in Europe can choose to play on PokerStars.fr as a second site in addition to the dot.com or dot.eu sites, by verifying their EU address and bank account with PokerStars.

Can I Play on PokerStars.fr if I’m not a French resident?

Yes, if you have a European bank account – you’ll need to send in verification docs to PokerStars. Once verified you’ll be able to play in the French playerpool on dot.fr as a second site, in addition to dot.com.

Online Poker in France – Do I Need a VPN?

No. There is currently no internet censorship applied to online gambling sites in France, whether lottery, sports betting, casino or poker related. As such a VPN is not necessary. However if you experience difficulties downloading poker clients in the future or while travelling outside France, follow the guidelines below:

Online Poker France Legal

Other countries in Europe’s regulated online poker market may censor primary domains of poker rooms. While the poker site’s domain may be down, preventing new players from downloading the client, those who have already downloaded the software can still log in and play unrestricted. The sites are based offshore (e.g. Malta / Gibraltar) with EU licenses – balances and cashouts remain safe despite one country’s internet censorship.

If you are unable to download a poker client simply use a cheap VPN service such as StrongVPN or HideMyAss to do so. After install it is no longer necessary to use a VPN although some grinders continue to do so if playing over public wifi, for extra security. Site reps have confirmed on the forums that VPNs are not prohibited, with the exception of VPN use to play online from the US.

No Full Tilt Poker in France?

PokerStars obtained the assets of Full Tilt Poker as part of its agreement with the US Department of Justice and re-opened the online room for real money play in some regulated EU countries on Nov 6th, 2012.

Unfortunately PokerStars has stated that they currently have no plans to seek licenses to operate Full Tilt Poker (FTP) in France, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Belgium or Estonia. Full Tilt no longer offers flat rakeback and has 1/10th the traffic of PokerStars.

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Bonjour!!! Perhaps that is all the French we can speak at WorldPokerDeals, but for sure we know about the best online poker rooms for poker players from France. Keep reading to know what are the best options you have available to play online poker if you live in France.

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Full10 Poker

We know the Winning Poker Network is very popular in France. It is really a shame that your beloved country is on the blacklist of most of the poker rooms. So, what can you do if you live in France and want to take part of the Winning Poker tables? Of course, go with the most trusted affiliate available and ask for an account in Full10 Poker. Full10 Poker is all WPN. Same tables, same tournaments, lots of action if all stakes from micro-limits to the highest ones, PokerTracker and Hold'em Manager are available, and of course, the best rakeback for you every month!

Goldpokerpro

If you live in France and play online poker, you need to try GoldPokerPro. GoldPokerPro is an Israeli poker room with some of the softest action available online, and have it's doors open to poker players from France. The games are offered in ILS and we can offer the best rakeback available online. There is no support software like Hold'em Manager for Goldpokerpro. Test accounts are available 24/7 with our dedicated manager.

Red Argentina de Poker

We all love Latinamerica. Who doesn't want to dance a Tango in Argentina? Well for now you can share poker tables from France with Argentine and Latinamerican poker players at Red Argentina de Poker. We consider RAP one of the best options available for poker players from France looking to add some good action at low and mid levels. With our rakeback and internal rake races, this deal has won for sure his place at this Top-5.

PokerLords

If you live in France and play online poker, for sure you have heard something about the new booming Chinese poker apps. WorldPokerDeals is truly an expert in this matter. We have the safest deals in all the new Chinese and Asian poker apps, and here we include PokerLords in our top-5 for poker players from France. Online poker played in apps is the future, and here we are inviting you to give it a try, live the future now.

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Lianzhong Pokermonster

There is more than way to play online poker from France against Chinese poker players. And Lianzhong Pokermonster offers the best of both worlds: a regular software to play, and lots of tables with Chinese amateurs. The rest is on us: safest deal available, rakeback, 24/7 deposits and cashouts, support to play with HUD. Lianzhong has years of experience in the market and is part of Ourgame, parent company of WPT.

You enjoyed reading our Top-5 French-friendly poker rooms? You will enjoy much more winning at the tables! We will be waiting for you to give you the best support to find the perfect poker room for you! Au Revoir!

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Juan, WorldPokerDeals team