Poker in Den Haag:
Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

Just in national casinos in Südholland are real money tournaments of Texas Hold'em permitted, because according to legislation in Holland poker is a game of luck. On this page we explain you all the different options to play poker in Den Haag and inform you about the legal framework in Südholland.

Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Den Haag ?

Poker Cash Games can meet in Südholland and thus also in Den Haag the criminal offence of illegal gambling. Poker players can be condemned according to these regulations if one organizes public gambling or takes part in it.

Is poker in Südholland defined as a game of chance?

The problem of whether poker is a game of luck in the sense of the legislation has been unanswered for decades and there have been numerous hearings on the subject. The law in Holland and therefore also in Den Haag says however that poker is to be classified as a game of chance.The state casinos in Holland have for sure a authorisation.

Poker in bars in Den Haag

Particulary for restaurants the criminal side is very risky. There is high risk of losing the official permission to operate a restaurant in Den Haag if you make yourself liable to prosecution.

Result

• Poker cash games are generally prohibited in Holland and therefore also in Den Haag.
• The casinos in Holland have a state licence.
• Often it is very difficult for the authorities in Den Haag to evidence 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 Den Haag

Real-money games are in general not allowed in Den Haag. If would like to to participate in poker games for cash in Den Haag, you will have to travel to casinos & poker clubs and poker rooms in the local area. If you don't want to play in a casino but still don't wanna miss poker cash games, you can think about Home Games, which are highly regulated.

Poker tournaments in Den Haag

Poker tourneys in Den Haag are no problem under specific conditions. Tournaments are legal as long as no real cash is paid out, but the win is a non-cash prize. In Den Haag and the surrounding region there are regular poker tournaments. For an quick overview of the upcoming tournaments in Den Haag, please inform yourself about our tournament calendar.

Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Den Haag

Other alternatives are available by the various poker clubs & poker rooms with in and around Den Haag. The poker landscape in Den Haag is organized in several clubs & rooms and every year live poker events come to the city. Here is a good overview:

Live poker in casinos near by Den Haag

Den Haag itself regrettably does not offer a proper casino with a poker floor. Südholland has its casinos mostly in little places and outside the city center. It is however no problem to visit them by car or public transport. Most have additional an own transfer busses. If you decide to go by your own car, all casinos offer large parking facilities for poker players. This year, however, virtually every casino in Holland is running poker tournaments. There are both tournament series and Poker Events that you can enter. Here with us you'll find a list, arranged by federal states, of the best casinos running poker with their precise games and all important information. After only a quick drive you can play legal poker for money in one of the casinos around Den Haag.

Best Poker Players from Den Haag

• 1. Sander van Wesemael
  USD 865,258.00
• 2. Bidjai Partapsing
  USD 33,484.00

Homegames: Poker for real money in Den Haag in private locations

In Den Haag the laws of the federal state Südholland applies. If you want to host legal poker home games in Den Haag, you must be aware of these points.

Does the poker game take place publicly in Den Haag?

The poker game must be organized in public to be criminal liable. A poker game is public after the jurisdiction in Südholland, 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 Den Haag that anyone could access. This is illegal.

How often does the homegame take place in Den Haag?

Even a closed society can be considered public in Südholland based on § 285 II StGB, if gambling takes place there according to law.If the poker game takes place habitually, it is not allowed in private rooms in Den Haag as well as in public. For example, if cash games are held for every week on the same day, it does not matter if it is a private room or public. Both are prohibited.

The best Online Poker Rooms in comparison

The fastest and not prohibited way to play poker in Den Haag is online poker. We show a variety of reputable online sites where you can legally play for real money in Holland. After many years of online poker history, a couple of providers have emerged as the most reliable and stable. We strongly recommend creating an account with these platforms and poker there. The poker tables on offer are great, the options are large, the player pool is numerous and the rake is just fine. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.