Poker in Spain:
Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

In Spain and all over España, poker is considered a game of luck. That is why, it is just allowed in casinos to gamble for real cash. On this online site we show you all the various possibilities to play poker in España and inform you about the legal framework in España.

Popular Cities to play Poker in Spain

• 1. Barcelona
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• 2. Aranjuez
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• 3. Valencia
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• 4. Alicante
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• 5. Salamanca
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• 6. Tarragona
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• 7. Sevilla
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• 8. Bilbao
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• 9. Valladolid
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• 10. Marbella
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Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Spain ?

Poker Cash Games can fulfill in España and therefore also in España the element of the offence of illegal gambling. Players can be sentenced according to these regulations if one helds public gambling or participates in it.

Is poker a game of chance or not?

The question of whether poker is a game of luck in the sense of the jurisdiction has been a complicated one for decades and there have been numerous treatises on the subject. The jurisdiction in España and therefore also in España says however that poker is to be rated as a game of luck. The difference is that state casinos in España have a allowance. Playing poker there is legal.

Poker in restaurants in España

Notably for restaurants the criminal side is very harmful. There is the danger of losing the official permission to operate a restaurant in España if you make yourself liable to prosecution.

Conclusion

• Poker cash games are generally prohibited in España and therefore also in España.
• The casinos in España have a state licence.
• Often it is very difficult for the authorities in España 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 Spain

In Spain you are currently not permitted to enter a poker game for real money in public. You need use one of the many casinos in the region of España. If you don't like to go to a casino but still don't want to miss poker cash games, you can check out Home Games, which are strongly regulated.

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  Partypoker

  Cash Games

  • Online
  • NLH
  • PLO

  4.8

  Limits

  $0.01/ $0.02
  up to $200/$400

  Players

  521

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• Casino Mediterraneo Alicante ( Website )
  Alicante Muelle de Levane, Fase II, lc. 1-2-10, 03002 Puerto de Alicante, Spain
  +34902332141
  
• Casino Mediterraneo Orihuela-Costa ( Website )
  Calle Jade, 2, 03189 Orihuela-Costa, Alicante, Alicante, Spain
  +34902332141
  
• Casino de Barcelona ( Website )
  Carrer Marina, 19, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
  +34932257878
  
• Casino de Asturia ( Website )
  Calle Fernández Vallín, 33206 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
  +34985343434
  
• Casino Ibiza ( Website )
  Paseo de Juan Carlos I, 17, 07800 Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
  +34971806806
  
• Gran Casino Costa Brava ( Website )
  Vila de Tossa 27-43, 17310 lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain
  +34972361166
  
• Gran Via ( Website )
  Gran Vía, 24, 28013 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  91 5213000
  
• Casino la Toja ( Website )
  O Grove, Pontevedra, Spain
  +34986731000
  
• Casino Kursaal ( Website )
  20003 San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
  +34943429214
  
• Gran Madrid Torrelodones ( Website )
  28250 Torrelodones, Madrid, Spain
  +34900900810
  

Poker tournaments in Spain

There are a wide range of poker tournaments in España. Tournaments are legal as long as no real cash is paid out, but the win is a non-cash prize. In España and the surrounding area there are regular poker tournaments. For an fast list of the current tournaments in España, please check out our tournament schedule.

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  Sundays

  $120,000 Mega Deep

  • online

  4.7

  Buyin

  $215

  Guarantee

  $120,000

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Past Tournaments

• € 100 + 20 No Limit Hold'em - MPNPT Super Knockout
  Casino Gran Madrid, 09-Feb-2020
• € 100 + 10 No Limit Hold'em - MPNPT Ladies Event
  Casino Gran Madrid, 09-Feb-2020
• € 100 + 10 No Limit Hold'em - MPNPT Doubles
  Casino Gran Madrid, 09-Feb-2020
• € 200 + 20 No Limit Hold'em - MPNPT Gran Casino Madrid Cup
  Casino Gran Madrid, 08-Feb-2020
• € 65 No Limit Hold'em - Mega Knockout ( Website )
  Gran Via, 31-Jan-2020
• € 2,200 No Limit Hold'em - High Roller ( Website )
  Gran Via, 29-Jan-2020
• € 55 No Limit Hold'em - The Swordfish ( Website )
  Gran Via, 28-Jan-2020
• € 110 No Limit Hold'em - The Hurricane ( Website )
  Gran Via, 27-Jan-2020
• € 110 No Limit Hold'em - The Breeze ( Website )
  Gran Via, 26-Jan-2020
• € 220 No Limit Hold'em - 888poker LIVE Madrid Opening Event ( Website )
  Gran Via, 23-Jan-2020

Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Spain

Further options are available by the various poker clubs & poker rooms with in and around España. We present you a good list of all poker clubs & poker rooms in España:

Live poker in casinos near by Spain

España itself regrettably does not offer a proper casino with a poker floor. España located its casinos generally in small cities and outside the city center. It is however fast to reach them by car or public transport. Most have on top an own shuttle facilities. If you want to drive your own car, all casinos provide generous parking space for poker enthusiasts. Nowadays, however, practically each casino in España is offering poker games. There is a variety of poker tournaments and events where you can join. On this site you'll get a list, arranged by federal states, of every places offering poker with their individual games and all other infos. After only a short drive you can join legal poker games for money in one of the casinos around España.

Casinos, Poker Rooms & Venues offering Poker in Spain

• Admiral Casino
  Ctra. Nac. 340 Cádiz - Málaga, Km 124, 11360 San Roque, Cádiz, Spain
• Caesars Poker Club & Sports Lounge
  Address: 41 y 42 Centro Comercial Calahonda, 1st Floor, Mijas Costa 29650, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain
• Casanova villa
  
• Casino Aranjuez ( Website )
  Plaza De La Unesco, 1, 28300 Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
• Casino Atlantico ( Website )
  Jardines de Méndez Núñez, s/n 15003 A Coruña Tfno.
• Casino Bahía Cádiz ( Website )
  Carretera Nacional IV Madrid-Cadiz, km. 649, 11500 Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain
• Casino Barcelona
  C/ Marina, 19-21 (Port Olímpic) - Barcelona
• Casino Castell de Peralada
  Casino Castell de Peralada C/ Sant Joan, s/n 17491 Peralada
• Casino Castilla
  Ctra. De Madrid KM. 178 Boecillo (Valladolid), Castilla y León 47151 Spain
• Casino Castilla Leon ( Website )
  Ctra. Madrid Km. 178, 47151 Boecillo, Spain
• Casino Castilla-Leon
  Ctra. Madrid Km. 178, 47151 Boecillo, Valladolid
• Casino Cirsa Valencia
  Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 59, 46015 Valencia
• Casino Conde Luna ( Website )
  Avenida Independencia 7 y Esquina General Lafuente, 24300 León, Spain
• Casino Costa Meloneras
  Auda 1 Mar Mediterraneo, 35100 san Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria
• Casino de Asturia ( Website )
  Calle Fernández Vallín, 33206 Gijón, Asturias, Spain

Best Poker Players from Spain

• 1. Adrian Mateos
  USD 21,384,436.00
• 2. Carlos Mortensen
  USD 12,107,757.00
• 3. Sergio Aido
  USD 11,794,330.00
• 4. Sergi Reixach
  USD 5,680,646.00
• 5. Ramón Colillas
  USD 5,213,637.00
• 6. Juan Pardo Domínguez
  USD 3,756,886.00
• 7. Jesús Cortes
  USD 3,432,212.00
• 8. Javier Zarco
  USD 2,613,821.00
• 9. Javier Gomez Zapatero
  USD 2,167,861.00
• 10. Andoni Larrabe
  USD 2,066,648.00

Homegames: Poker for real money in Spain in private locations

In España the judisdiction of the federal state España is in effect. In order be allowed to play poker home games in España you must be aware of the following:

Does the poker round take place publicly in España?

If the poker game is not public, it can be legal in general and does not have to justify any criminal liability. A poker round is public after the jurisdiction in España, 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 España that anyone could enter. Attention, this is forbidden!

Habituality

Based on jurisdiction in España 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 prohibited in private rooms in España 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 not allowed.

The best Online Poker Rooms in comparison

If you are looking for a fast option to play poker in España, we recommend online poker. There are many popular online sites where you can play poker for real money. After many years of online poker history, a couple of providers have emerged as the most trustful and consistent. We strongly recommend creating an account with these online poker networks and poker there. The poker tables on offer are great, the options are extensive, the players are numerous and the fees are just fine. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.