The Autorité clears the acquisition of Kindred (Unibet) by La Française des Jeux, subject to separation between its monopoly and competitive activities, in particular with[...]

The parties to the transaction

La Française des Jeux and its various subsidiaries form the FDJ group (hereinafter "FDJ"). FDJ is active primarily in the games of chance and gambling sector. In France, the group has exclusive rights to organise and manage lottery games at points of sale and online, and to offer sports betting games at points of sale. FDJ is licensed for its online sports betting and online poker activities.

Kindred Group (hereinafter "Kindred") heads an international group active in the games of chance and gambling sector, primarily in Europe. In France, through SPS Betting France, the group offers online sports betting, online horse race betting and online poker under the Unibet brand.

Activities of the parties prior to the transaction: