Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment

At OPC Europe, we believe poker should be enjoyed responsibly. We are committed to promoting a safe, fair, and transparent environment for all players. While OPC focuses on skill-based tournament poker, we recognize our responsibility to support player wellbeing.

Age Verification

All OPC players must be at least 18 years of age. We require identity and age verification before any player can appear in our official rankings or participate in OPC-certified tournaments. Tournament organizers in our network are required to verify player age at the door.

Responsible Play Guidelines

We encourage all players to follow these guidelines:

• Set a budget before you play and stick to it
• Play for enjoyment, not as a source of income
• Take regular breaks during long sessions
• Never play under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Don't chase losses — know when to walk away
• Keep poker balanced with other activities in your life

Warning Signs

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the following, it may be time to seek help:

• Spending more money or time on poker than you can afford
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed about poker results
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund play
• Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities
• Lying to others about how much you play or spend

Problem Gambling Resources

If you need support, these organizations offer free, confidential help:

• GamCare (UK) — Free support and counselling. Visit gamcare.org.uk or call 0808 8020 133
• Gamblers Anonymous Europe — Peer support groups across Europe. Visit gamblersanonymous.org
• AGOG (Netherlands) — Dutch national helpline for gambling problems. Visit agog.nl
• BZgA (Germany) — German Federal Centre for Health Education. Call 0800 1 37 27 00
• Gambling Commission (Belgium) — Visit gamingcommission.be

Self-Exclusion

If you wish to take a break from OPC, you can request temporary or permanent removal from our platform. During self-exclusion, your ranking profile will be hidden and you will not receive any communications from us. To request self-exclusion, please visit our contact page.

Contact

If you have concerns about responsible gaming practices at any OPC-certified tournament, or if you need support, please don't hesitate to reach out via our contact page. We take all reports seriously.