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Live Poker

Live Poker is a French poker media brand founded in 2006, publishing a monthly magazine and running a news website covering poker tournaments, players and industry developments.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Live Poker is a French poker media brand launched in spring 2006 by Georges Djen. It began as a quarterly publication, then became bi-monthly and eventually monthly, and is described as the first French-language magazine dedicated to poker. The brand operates both a print magazine and a news website at livepoker.fr, which covers poker news, tournament results, player rankings and industry developments in France and internationally. The website features reporting on major live events such as the World Poker Tour (WPO) Aix-les-Bains, the King's Million European Poker Championship at King's Resort in Rozvadov, and the EuroPoker Circuit at Partouche Pasino Club in Paris. It also covers online poker promotions and series from operators like Betclic and Texapoker, as well as regulatory topics such as mandatory online prevention banners introduced in France in 2026. Content is produced by a team of journalists including Fabien Richard and Georges Djen. As a specialist media outlet, Live Poker serves the French-speaking poker community with tournament coverage, player interviews, rankings and practical information. The brand is privately held and remains active in both print and digital formats.

History

Live Poker was launched in spring 2006 by Georges Djen as a French poker magazine. It initially appeared quarterly, then moved to a bi-monthly schedule, and eventually became a monthly publication. It is recognized as the first French-language magazine dedicated to poker. Over time, the brand expanded beyond print to operate a news website at livepoker.fr, which provides daily coverage of poker tournaments, player rankings, and industry news. The website covers major live events in France and abroad, including the World Poker Tour, European Poker Championship, and EuroPoker Circuit, as well as online poker promotions and regulatory developments affecting French players. The brand remains active in both print and digital media.

  • 2006

    Live Poker magazine launched in spring by Georges Djen.

  • Publication frequency changed from quarterly to bi-monthly, then monthly.

  • Livepoker.fr website launched as a news portal for French poker.

Products and positioning

Specialist French-language poker media brand covering live and online poker news, tournaments and players.

  • Live Poker magazine

    Monthly French poker magazine, first of its kind in French.

  • livepoker.fr

    French poker news website covering tournaments, players and industry.

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