Everest Poker and BetClic Poker have proudly launched their new French government-sanctioned operations, and they couldn’t be happier. After all, it’s not every online gambling company that is privileged enough to pony up huge sums to help underwrite the French welfare state. One can only hope that some of the rake that goes into Sarkozy’s coffers will help fund the ‘inquiry’ into why French players crapped out in such spectacular fashion at the World Cup. Read more.