Poker in Palermo:
Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

Only in the authorized casinos in Sicilia are real money tournaments of Texas Hold'em permitted, because according to law in Italia poker is a game of luck. On this platform we present you all the various possibilities to play poker in Palermo and inform you about the legal framework in Sicilia.

Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Palermo ?

Poker Cash Games can meet in Sicilia and therefore as well in Palermo the element of the offence of illegal gambling. One can be sentenced based on these laws if one hosts public gambling or takes part in it.

Is poker in Sicilia defined as a game of chance?

There is still no consisten ruling whether poker is a game of chance or not. The law in Italia and therefore also in Palermo says however that poker is to be rated as a game of chance.The national casinos in Italia have for sure a authorisation.

Poker in pubs in Palermo

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

Result

• Poker cash games are in principle prohibited in Italia and therefore also in Palermo.
• The casinos in Italia have a state licence.
• Often it is very challenging for the authorities in Palermo 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 Palermo

Poker cash games are in general illegal in Palermo. If would like to to join poker games for real money in Palermo, you will have to visit casinos & poker clubs and poker rooms in the near area. Please read the information on Home Games if you want more possibilities to play the game.

Poker tournaments in Palermo

Poker tourneys in Palermo are no problem under certain conditions. Tournaments are permitted as long as there are prizes and not real money to be won. In Palermo and the surrounding area there are regular poker tournaments. For an fast overview of the current tournaments in Palermo, please inform yourself about our tournament schedule.

Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Palermo

More alternatives are available by the various poker clubs & poker rooms with in and around Palermo. In Palermo there is a colourful club scene with various tournaments with non-cash prizes. Here is a helpful overview:

Live poker in casinos near by Palermo

In the center of Palermo you will unfortunately not spot a casino with poker floor. Sicilia located its casinos mainly in minor towns and outside the city center. It is certainly easy to access them by car or public transport. Most have even an own transfer service. In case you decide to go by your own car, all casinos offer large parking lots for poker enthusiasts. Meanwhile, every casino in Italia often organizes real money poker tournaments. There are many tourneys and poker events that you can enter. On this site you'll discover a summary, sorted by federal states, of the best casinos offering poker with their particular offering and all important infos. Near Palermo you will reach at least two casinos with decent travel times and attractive live poker tables.

Best Poker Players from Palermo

• 1. Dario Alioto
  USD 1,719,321.00
• 2. Fausto Tantillo
  USD 646,270.00
• 3. Demetrio Caminita
  USD 468,878.00
• 4. Giovanni Safina
  USD 297,342.00
• 5. Mariano Mir
  USD 118,161.00
• 6. Vito Planeta
  USD 277,559.00
• 7. Ferdinando Lo Cascio
  USD 125,771.00
• 8. Piero Alioto
  USD 114,232.00
• 9. Michele Migliore
  USD 58,586.00
• 10. Antonio Sanguedolce
  USD 37,369.00

Homegames: Poker for real money in Palermo in private locations

In Palermo the legislation of the federal state Sicilia applies. If you want to hold legal poker home games in Palermo, you must be aware of these rules.

Do you play publicly?

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

Does the homegame take place in Palermo as usual?

According to case law in Sicilia 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 habitually, it is prohibited in private rooms in Palermo as well as in public. For example, if money games are hosted for every week on the same 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 Palermo, we recommend online poker. We show a selection of established poker sites where you can legally play for real money in Italia. After many years of online poker history, several providers have emerged as the most reliable and consistent. We strongly recommend opening an account with these sites and playing poker there. The poker tables on offer are excellent, the options are large, the players are numerous and the fees are not too high. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.