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    • Poker in Annecy:
    Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

    Playing for real money in Annecy in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with 124.401 inhabitants, is just allowed in casinos or poker rooms.

    Just in authorized casinos in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are real money tournaments of Texas Hold'em legal, because according to law in France poker is a game of luck. On this site we explain you all the various ways to play poker in Annecy and explain you the legal framework in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

    Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Annecy ?

    Poker Cash Games can fulfill in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and therefore as well in Annecy the criminal offence of illegal gambling. Punishment according to these laws is possible if one hosts a public game of luck or plays in it.

    Is poker in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ranked as a game of luck?

    The question of whether poker is a game of luck is still not answered. It is enough to know that the jurisdiction in France and therefore also in Annecy defines poker as a game of chance. The national casinos in France have for sure a authorisation.

    Poker in bars in Annecy

    Risk for the pubs & hosts: There is high risk of losing the official permission to operate a restaurant in Annecy if you make yourself liable to prosecution.

    Conclusion

    • Poker cash games are generally not allowed in France and therefore also in Annecy.
    • The casinos in France have a licence.
    • Often it is very hard for the authorities in Annecy to verify prohibited gambling.
    • Tournaments are considered a game of skill, cash games a game of luck

    Please note that the information provided does not constitute legal advice under the law and cannot replace legal advice, as such advice always requires knowledge of all individual circumstances, in particular of the specific individual case.

    Cashgames: Real money poker games in Annecy

    Attention: Poker for real money is not permitted in public! You need visit one of the many casinos in the region of Annecy. If you don't like to play in a casino but still don't wanna miss poker cash games, you can evaluate Home Games, which are strongly regulated.

    • Le Casino Imperial Annecy ( Website )
      Allée de l'Impérial, 74000 Annecy, France
      +3345009364565
      NLTH 1-2€ buy-in 50-500€, 2-4€, 5-5€ buy-in 100-1000€
      SUR RESERVATION: 5-10€ buy-in 500-5000€, 10-20€ buy-in 1000-10000€

    Poker tournaments in Annecy

    Poker tournaments in Annecy are allowed under specific circumstances. Tournaments are permitted as long as there are prizes and not real money to be won. In Annecy and the surrounding region there are regular poker tournaments. Upcoming tournaments can be seen in the tournament schedule.

    Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Annecy

    Additional alternatives are offered by the many poker clubs & poker rooms with in and around Annecy. Here you can see a helpful overview of all poker clubs & poker rooms in Annecy:

    Live poker in casinos near by Annecy

    In the city itself, there is no casino with poker rooms. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes has its casinos mostly in minor places and outside the heart of the city. It is however no problem to visit them by car or public transport. Most have even an own shuttle busses. In case you want to go by your own car, all casinos offer large parking lots for poker players. Today you can play a large choice of poker games in any casino in France. There are as well tournament series and Poker Events that you can register. On our site you'll get an overview, sorted by federal states, of all casinos running poker with their individual games and all other infos. After only a short drive you can play legal poker for real cash in one of the casinos around Annecy.

    Casinos, Poker Rooms & Venues offering Poker in Annecy

    • Le Casino Imperial Annecy ( Website )
      Allée de l'Impérial, 74000 Annecy, France

    Best Poker Players from Annecy

    The following list shows you the Top 10 poker players with the highest tournament winnings from Annecy.

    Homegames: Poker for real money in Annecy in private locations

    In Annecy the judisdiction of the federal state Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is in effect. In order to play legal poker home games in Annecy you must be aware of the following:

    Is the poker round in Annecy public?

    If the poker game is not public, it can be allowed in general and does not have to justify any criminal liability. A poker game is public after the jurisdiction in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, if "it is made outwardly recognizably accessible to a not firmly closed circle of acquaintances". An example of this is cash games in pubs in Annecy that anyone could access. It's forbidden.

    How often does the homegame take place in Annecy?

    Even a closed society can be considered public in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes based on § 285 II StGB, if gambling takes place there according to law.If the poker round takes place regulardy, it is prohibited in private rooms in Annecy as well as in public. So, if cash games are played for every week on the same day, it does not matter if it is a private room or not. Both are prohibited.

    The best Online Poker Rooms in comparison

    If you are looking for a fast way to play poker in Annecy, we recommend online poker. There are a alot of trustful poker sites where you can play for real cash. After over 20 years of online poker history, a couple of providers proofed themselfes as the most reliable and consistent. We strongly recommend opening an account with these poker sites and playing poker there. The poker games on offer are excellent, the options are large, the players are numerous and the rake is not too high. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.