Verified tournaments
Events are reviewed before they become part of the OPC ranking network.
European Open Poker Championship
Play Local. Rank Internationally.
Join the European-OPC for free and turn your local results into an international ranking.
Champion · Week 21
What is OPC
Local play. European ranking.
- Playing locally and competing internationally is completely free.
- OPC connects verified live poker series and events across Europe into one single international ranking system.
- Players and organizers only need a one-time verification, a quick 5–10 minute application to confirm participation.
Local points
Players compete locally and earn points toward the international European ranking.
Age-checked play
Participation is verified to ensure fair and responsible competition, with cross-border age and identity checks securely processed through our platform partner, GGPoker.
Free to join
Joining OPC and tracking your European ranking is completely free for both players and event organizers.
Benefits to join
OPC adds international context to local live poker without taking over the local event. Organizers connect the events; players get a fair ranking path.
For Organizers
Add your live events to the OPC network and give your players a verified international ranking story.
Core Benefits
- Total Autonomy: Keep full control of your venue, schedules, and event formats, running your tournaments exactly as you do today.
- International Stage: Elevate your local series and represent your country on a unified European platform.
- National Recognition: Gain official status as an OPC Country Partner while preserving your local brand identity.
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Perks & Value for Players
- Increased Exposure: List your upcoming events on the E-OPC site to reach a wider international audience.
- Added Player Value: Offer your players European rankings, extra support, and future talent opportunities at zero cost to your venue.
- Ambassador Pathways: Position your organization for future recognition as an official OPC Country Ambassador.
Simple Setup & Operations
- Seamless Reporting: Submit tournament events and results effortlessly through a secure, private OPC portal.
- Zero Platform Fees: Expand your event's reach and offer international rankings with no organizer costs.
For Players
Play local live events, practice for free, and follow your progress in a fair European ranking environment.
Core Benefits
- European Leaderboard: Track your results and rank against players across Europe on one official leaderboard.
- National Recognition: Represent your local live series on an international stage.
- 100% Free: Join, track rankings, and compare stats with zero platform fees.
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Perks & Future Opportunities
- GGPoker Offers: Access exclusive freerolls and online satellite seats powered by GGPoker.
- Sponsor Giveaways: Unlock entry into partner promotions, added prizes, and event perks.
- Future opportunities may include pathways to major international poker events.
Local events.
International OPC ranking.
E-OPC uses a fair international point system for players across all countries and events.
Learn more about the ranking system →
STEP 01
Play a verified event
Play in verified local live series across Europe to earn international ranking points. Can't make every live stop? Use online qualifiers and second-chance events to secure your spot.
Amsterdam Masters · Day 2
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STEP 02
Points scale with the field
Finishing strong in a small local OPC event matters. Multiple OPC event results accumulate for a better ranking position. The formula is published here.
01M. van Dijk3,284
02J. Lemaire3,108
03K. Walter2,946
STEP 03
Climb to the top of the international ranking
Results from verified OPC events across Europe count toward one unified European ranking. View ranking
Rules
OPC events operate on International Poker Rules as their core standard, while allowing local organizers full flexibility to apply necessary house rules. Endorsed by legendary names in poker: Patrik Antonius, Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Juha Helppi, Michael / Robert Mizrachi, Johnny Chan and John Duthie.
Available OPC Events
Dutch Poker Series events can become connected OPC opportunities once event details and verification steps are confirmed. No dates, winners, or rankings are shown until they are ready.
Partnerships with premier poker brands
OPC works with rules, payment, event, and lifestyle partners who help support fair play, local organizer visibility, and a better player experience across Europe.
Special thanks to GGPoker for their generous support in conducting the cross-border age verification for the European-OPC at no cost.
Want to connect local events to the network?
Tournament organizers can add verified local events to the OPC ranking story without adding unnecessary complexity for players.
Ready to play?
No cost. No complicated setup. Just real live poker and a European ranking to play for.