Everest Poker and BetClic Poker Launch French Operations

Monday July 05, 2010

GigaMedia Limited announced today that Everest Poker and BetClic Poker have commenced public operations in France as part of the new liberalization of online betting in France.

Everest Poker and BetClic Poker are jointly owned by Mangas Gaming and GigaMedia.

"We are especially excited about the opening of the large French market to online poker," stated GigaMedia CEO Arthur Wang. "Everest and BetClic are strongest in France and we see an enormous market opportunity for which we are best positioned with our award winning poker products."

Everest Poker was awarded "Best Poker Operator" for two consecutive years by the independent industry journal e-Gaming Review - and is one of the top poker sites worldwide by active player numbers.

Mangas Gaming is a leader in European gambling with operations including BetClic, Expekt, and Bet-at-Home, together offering sports betting, poker and casino services to over four million registered users in over 25 countries.

Mangas Gaming is jointly owned by the Lov Group of famed media executive Stephane Courbit - and SBM - the Societe des Bains de Mer de Monaco, controlled by the Principality of Monaco. SBM is the owner of the world renowned Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.