Poker in Enschede:
Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

In Enschede and across Overijssel, poker is defined as a game of luck. For this reason, it is solely accepted in casinos to play poker for real cash. On this platform we present you all the available options to play poker in Enschede and show you the legal framework in Overijssel.

Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Enschede ?

Poker Cash Games can meet in Overijssel and thus as well in Enschede the element of the offence of illegal gambling. Punishment according to these regulations is not rare if one helds a public game of chance or plays in it.

Is poker a game of chance?

The problem of whether poker is a game of chance is still unanswered. The jurisdiction in Holland and therefore also in Enschede says however that poker is to be rated as a game of chance.The state casinos in Holland have for sure a license.

Poker in bars in Enschede

Beware pubs & hosts! There is high risk of losing the official permission to operate a restaurant in Enschede if you make yourself liable to prosecution.

Conclusion

• Poker cash games are generally not legal in Holland and therefore also in Enschede.
• The casinos in Holland have a licence.
• Often it is very hard for the authorities in Enschede 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 Enschede

Caution: Poker for real money is not allowed in public! You must use one of the many casinos in the area. If you don't like to play in a casino but still don't wanna miss poker cash games, you can switch to Home Games, which are strongly regulated.

• Holland Casino Enschede ( Website )
  Boulevard 1945 105, 7511 AM Enschede, The Netherlands
  (+31) 053-7502 750
  2/2 Texas Hold'em NL

Poker tournaments in Enschede

Poker tournaments in Enschede are not a problem under certain circumstances. Tournaments are allowed as long as no real cash is paid out, but the award is a non-cash prize. In Enschede and the surrounding region there are regular poker tournaments. For an quick list of the current tournaments in Enschede, please search for our tournament schedule.

Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Enschede

Additional options are offered by the many poker clubs & poker rooms with in and around Enschede. With us you will find a small selection of all poker clubs & poker rooms in Enschede:

Live poker in casinos near by Enschede

In the heart of Enschede you will unfortunately not find a casino with poker tables. Overijssel located its casinos primarily in small cities and outside the city center. It is however fast to access them by car or public transport. Most have on top their own shuttle service. If you want to go by your own car, all casinos provide large parking facilities for poker players. Today, every casino in Holland often organizes real money poker games. There are both tournament series and Poker Events in which you can play. On this site you'll see a summary, organized by federal states, of the best casinos offering poker with their particular games and all other information. Near Enschede you will find a good range of casinos with poker games with a decent driving time.

Casinos, Poker Rooms & Venues offering Poker in Enschede

• Holland Casino Enschede ( Website )
  Boulevard 1945 105, 7511 AM Enschede, The Netherlands

Best Poker Players from Enschede

• 1. Johan Slutter
  USD 116,519.00
• 2. Theodorus Franciscus Pril
  USD 9,845.00

Homegames: Poker for real money in Enschede in private locations

In Enschede the laws of the federal state Overijssel applies. In order to play legal poker home games in Enschede you have to take care of the following:

Do you play publicly?

The poker game must be held in public to be criminal liable. A poker round is public after the jurisdiction in Overijssel, 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 Enschede that anyone could join. Attention, this is forbidden!

How regularly does the homegame take place in Enschede?

Based on legislation in Overijssel can: "However, a closed society in which a game of chance is customarily held is also considered public according to § 285 II StGB". If the poker game takes place regulardy, it is illegal in private rooms in Enschede as well as in public. So, if cash games are hosted for every week on the same day, it does not matter if it is a private room or public. Both are illegal.

The best Online Poker Rooms in comparison

The easiest and legal way to play poker in Enschede is online poker. There are a alot of trustful online sites where you can play for real money. After some twenty years of online poker history, several providers have emerged as the most reliable and consistent. We strongly recommend creating an account with these poker platforms and playing poker there. The poker games on offer are great, the choice is extensive, the player pool is numerous and the rake is not too high. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.