Poker in Norwich:
Live, Cashgames, Tournaments

In Norwich and throughout East of England, poker is defined as a game of luck. That is why, it is solely permitted in casinos to play poker for real cash. On this page we present you all the different ways to play poker in Norwich and clarify the legal framework in East of England.

Legal notice: Is it legal to play poker Norwich ?

Poker Cash Games can meet in East of England and therefore as well in Norwich the element of the offence of illegal gambling. One can be condemned according to these laws if one helds public gambling or participates in it.

Is poker in East of England classified as a game of chance?

The question of whether poker is a game of luck is still unanswered. However the law in Great Britain and therefore also in Norwich defines poker as a game of luck. The state casinos in Great Britain have for sure a authorisation.

Poker in pubs in Norwich

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

Conclusion

• Poker cash games are in principle forbidden in Great Britain and therefore also in Norwich.
• The casinos in Great Britain have a licence.
• Often it is very tricky for the authorities in Norwich 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 Norwich

Note: Poker cash games are prohibited in Norwich. You need use one of the various casinos in the area. Please read the text on Home Games if you want more alternatives.

Poker tournaments in Norwich

Poker tourneys in Norwich are no problem under certain circumstances. Tournaments are permitted as long as no real money is paid out, but the award is a non-cash prize. In Norwich and the surrounding region there are regular poker tournaments. Current tournaments can be found in the tournament schedule.

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Poker Clubs: The best poker rooms in Norwich

Further alternatives are offered by the many poker clubs & poker rooms with events in and around Norwich. The poker scene in Norwich is organized in several clubs & rooms and every year live poker events come to the city. Here is a good list:

Live poker in casinos near by Norwich

You cannot currently play live poker in Norwich in any casino in the city center. East of England has its casinos generally in minor towns and outside the heart of the city. It is however not a matter to reach them by car or public transport. The majority have additional an own shuttle service. In case you want to go by your own car, all casinos provide extensive parking facilities for poker players. Today, every casino in Great Britain often organizes real money poker tournaments. There are different games and poker events where you can join. Here with us you'll find an overview, sorted by federal states, of all casinos offering poker with their particular offering and all required infos. Near Norwich you will reach a nice range of casinos with poker games with a ok driving time.

Best Poker Players from Norwich

• 1. Al Rapoport
  USD 115,738.00
• 2. Kevin Thurston
  USD 88,999.00
• 3. Dale Hoy
  USD 70,413.00
• 4. Richard Jones
  USD 39,045.00
• 5. Michael London
  USD 27,451.00
• 6. Luke Wilby
  USD 17,024.00
• 7. Said Inal
  USD 16,307.00
• 8. Dimitri Haskaris
  USD 140,567.00
• 9. Bill Cunningham
  USD 85,158.00
• 10. Dale Montford
  USD 68,406.00

Homegames: Pokern for real money in Norwich in private locations

In Norwich the legislation of the federal state East of England applies. If you want to organize allowed poker home games in Norwich, you must follow these facts.

Is it a public poker round?

If the poker round is not public, it can be allowed in principle and does not have to justify any criminal liability. A poker game is public after the jurisdiction in East of England, if "it is made outwardly recognizably accessible to a not firmly closed circle of acquaintances". The best example of this is the poker for big amounts of money in Norwich's pubs, which normally anyone can enter. It's forbidden.

Does the homegame take place in Norwich as usual?

According to case law in East of England 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 Norwich as well as in public. So, if cash games are held 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 searching for an easy option to play poker in Norwich, we can advise online poker. We list a top list of trustful poker platforms where you can officially play for real cash in Great Britain. After decades of online poker history, a couple of providers proofed themselfes as the most reliable and stable. We strongly recommend creating an account with these sites and poker there. The poker games on offer are great, the choice is large, the player pool is numerous and the rake is just fine. Poker-in.com lists the most important and best providers in comparison.