Verified tournaments
Events are reviewed before they become part of the OPC ranking network.
European Open Poker Championship
- Play local
- Earn points
- Rank internationally
The European OPC brings local poker events together into one international ranking.
How it works
Netherlands — OPC (live)
The Netherlands shows the full OPC model. Live with:
- real players
- their results from local tournaments into European ranking
In cooperation with Arend Poker Series — organized by Hans van der Arend, first country ambassador of the Netherlands
What is OPC
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.
European OPC Ranking
Points explained
Entering any verified event earns base points. Final-table finishes earn more, scaled to the size of the field — a final table in a large event outweighs the same finish in a small one.
Ranking rules
Your ranking counts your 10 best results from the last 12 months, so current form counts more than history and one off week won't set you back.
Online second chance
A future, additional option, once available through a licensed partner.
Countries
Benefits to join
For Organizers
Add your live events to the OPC network and give your players a verified international ranking story.
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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.
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 and follow your results in the European ranking.
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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.
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.
Poker rules
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.
Partners
European OPC works with rules, payment, event, and lifestyle partners who help support fair play, local organizer visibility, and a better player experience.
Connect your series to OPC
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.