Poker News – French President François Hollande appointed Charles Coppolani this morning as new ARJEL president, bringing new hope of improved conditions for both operators and poker players in France. Coppolani was one of the two leading candidates for the top position at France’s gaming regulator after former ARJEL President Jean-François Vilotte announced his resignation in December 2013, two years before the natural end of his mandate, to pursue opportunities in the private sector. When Vilotte announced his resignation it was believed to be a major setback for the French gaming market, but Coppolani should prove to be a worthy…