Betsson Group has been awarded a licence to operate online sports betting in France.

It said its operations will run in tandem with a local partner and will launch in Q4 this year under the Betsson brand.
Pontus Lindwall, President and CEO of Betsson, said France is an “important gaming market in Europe with great long-term potential for online gaming.”
“By combining our knowledge and experience as a global gaming operator with the local expertise of our partner, we can offer an unbeatable customer experience in sports betting in France,” he added.