French online gaming operator Chiligaming will open a new office in California that will target the US poker market with a free-to-play social poker gaming network.

This network will be the first of its kind, and will be backed by the UIGEA-compliant Chiligaming poker network.

The network will use the company’s proprietary software that comes with a variety of features for the social gaming community such as virtual currency, accessibility via mobile devices including Android and iPhone, as well as tablets and social networking sites and multiple language compatibility.

Chiligaming director Rohin Malhotra commented: "This new platform is technically the most advanced on the market today. In pre-regulation US where casino and other gaming brands are eager to legally enter the online arena, grow their online presence and seek to get a head start, Chiligaming’s turnkey solution is the perfect partner."

As part of its expansion, the company plans to move into the US and the Asia-Pacific region, with a new office opening in San Francisco in the near future.

Chiligaming CEO Alexandre Dreyfus added: "The gaming market is evolving and Chiligaming is evolving with it by expanding its operation to become an active social gaming player in addition to an established online gaming operator. Chiliplay.com will be the first brand to launch on the network and we will be welcoming more partners now that all the devices for access are ready."