Poker in Hungary:
Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

Only in the authorized casinos in are real money tournaments of Texas Hold'em allowed, because according to law in Hungary poker is a game of luck. On this online site we present you all the different possibilities to play poker in Hungary and inform you about the legal framework in .

Popular Cities to play Poker in Hungary

• 1. Budapest
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• 2. Szeged
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• 3. Győr
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• 4. Szombathely
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• 5. Debrecen
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• 6. Szolnok
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• 7. Miskolc
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• 8. Pécs
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• 9. Kecskemét
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• 10. Székesfehérvár
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Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Hungary ?

Poker Cash Games can fulfill in and thus also in Hungary the element of the offence of illegal gambling. Poker players can be condemned according to these laws if one helds public gambling or takes part in it.

Is poker a game of chance or not?

The question of whether poker is a game of chance is still open. The law in Hungary and therefore also in Hungary says however that poker is to be graded as a game of luck. The difference is that state casinos in have a allowance. Playing poker there is not prohibited.

Poker in restaurants in Hungary

Caution pubs & hosts! There is possibility of losing the official permission to operate a restaurant in Hungary if you make yourself liable to prosecution.

Summary

• Poker cash games are generally not allowed in Hungary and therefore also in Hungary.
• The casinos in Hungary have a permission.
• Often it is very challenging for the authorities in Hungary 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 Hungary

Caution: Real-money games are illegal in Hungary. You have to go to one of the many casinos in the area. If you don't want to enter a casino but still don't wanna give up poker cash games, you can think about Home Games, which are highly regulated.

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• Ricardo Poker Club - Miskolc ( Website )
  3508 Miskolc, Mésztelep Street 1/A, Hungary
  +36302114291
  
• Fordan Poker Club ( Website )
  7622 Pécs, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street 14, Hungary
  +36308437701
  
• Fair Play Poker - Szeged ( Website )
  6723 Szeged, Felső Tisza-Part 4, Hungary
  +36 62 645 673
  
• Palace Poker Club ( Website )
  Szombathely, Semmelweis Ignác utca 2, 9700 Hungary
  +36 30 971 5832
  

Poker tournaments in Hungary

You can find many poker tournaments in Hungary. These are permitted as long as there are prizes and not real cash to be won. In Hungary and the surrounding region there are regular poker tournaments. Upcoming tournaments can be seen in the tournament schedule.

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Past Tournaments

• € 50 + 10 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 07-Sep-2019
• € 50 + 10 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 13-Jul-2019
• € 90 + 10 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 29-May-2019
• € 135 + 15 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 28-Feb-2019
• € 135 + 15 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 17-Jan-2019
• No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 18-Nov-2018
• € 135 + 15 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 06-Oct-2018
• € 50 + 10 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 15-Sep-2018
• € 50 + 10 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 18-Aug-2018
• € 50 + 10 No Limit Hold'em ( Website )
  Palace Poker Club, 14-Jul-2018

Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Hungary

Other alternatives are offered by the various poker clubs & poker rooms with poker events in and around Hungary. With us you will find a small list of all poker clubs & poker rooms in Hungary:

Live poker in casinos near by Hungary

In the center of Hungary you will not be able to see a casino with poker games. located its casinos generally in smaller towns and outside the city center. It is though fast to visit them by car or public transport. The majority have on top an own shuttle facilities. In case you decide to drive your own car, all casinos provide extensive parking facilities for poker enthusiasts. Nowadays you can play a large variety of poker games in every casino in Hungary. There are as well tournament series and Poker Events in which you can participate. On this site you'll find a summary, organized by federal states, of every places running poker with their precise offering and all required facts. Around Hungary you will find a good variety of casinos with poker games with a ok driving time.

Casinos, Poker Rooms & Venues offering Poker in Hungary

• Casino Las Vegas & Sofitel Atrium
  2 Roosevelt Square, Budapest, 1051, Hungary
• Casino Sopron ( Website )
  9400 Sopron, Lackner Kristóf Street 33, Hungary
• Duna Poker Budapest ( Website )
  Budapest, Váci út 178, 1138 Hungary
• Fair Play Poker - Szeged ( Website )
  6723 Szeged, Felső Tisza-Part 4, Hungary
• Fordan Poker Club ( Website )
  7622 Pécs, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street 14, Hungary
• Grand Poker Club Hálózat ( Website )
  Kecskemét, Jókai u. 44, 6000 Hungary
• Lurdy Poker Center
  1097, Könyves Kálmán körút 12-14
• Palace Poker Club ( Website )
  Szombathely, Semmelweis Ignác utca 2, 9700 Hungary
• Ricardo Poker Club - Miskolc ( Website )
  3508 Miskolc, Mésztelep Street 1/A, Hungary
• RTL Klub
  www.rtlklub.hu/
• Texas Poker Club Szolnok ( Website )
  5000 Szolnok, Indóház Street 15, Hungary
• Universum Poker Center
  Váci út 178, Budapest, 1135, Hungary

Best Poker Players from Hungary

• 1. Norbert Szécsi
  USD 3,834,666.00
• 2. Marton Czuczor
  USD 3,808,741.00
• 3. Andras Koroknai
  USD 3,616,640.00
• 4. Andras Nemeth
  USD 3,494,833.00
• 5. Denes Tamas Kalo
  USD 2,509,779.00
• 6. Laszlo Bujtas
  USD 2,390,017.00
• 7. Tamas Lendvai
  USD 2,009,691.00
• 8. Richard Toth
  USD 1,691,882.00
• 9. Valdemar Kwaysser
  USD 1,620,102.00
• 10. Balazs Botond
  USD 1,177,872.00

Homegames: Pokern for real money in Hungary in private locations

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

Is the poker round in Hungary public?

The poker game needs to be organized in public to establish criminal liability. A poker round is public after the jurisdiction in , if "it is made outwardly recognizably accessible to a not firmly closed circle of acquaintances". The best example of this is the poker for high amounts of money in Hungary's bars, which theoretically anyone can enter. This is illegal.

Habituality

Even a closed society can be considered public in according to § 285 II StGB, if gambling takes place there according to law.If the poker round takes place habitually, it is prohibited in private rooms in Hungary as well as in public. So, if money games are organized for every week on the similar day, it does not matter if it is a private room or public. Both are not allowed.

The best Online Poker Rooms in comparison

If you are looking for the best way to play poker in Hungary, we recommend online poker. There are a alot of trustful poker sites where you can play for real money. After many years of online poker history, several providers have emerged as the most trustful and consistent. We strongly recommend opening an account with these online poker networks and poker there. The poker tables on offer are great, the choice is large, the players are numerous and the fees are just fine. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.