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SAVE THE DATE!
European Poker Championship 2025: 15 - 27 July 2025
At the 34th Casinos Austria European Poker Championship from 15 to 27 July 2025, the numerous participants from all over the world can expect eight European Championship titles and many other highlights.
Velden is known far and wide for its vibrant life and gastronomic excellence. The turquoise-blue Wörthersee, the Mediterranean flair of the lakeside promenade, cafés, restaurants and bars attract guests from all over the world to Velden, especially in summer.
The European Poker Championship is THE highlight in July, and rooms are in high demand among guests. Book your accommodation for the European Poker Championships now. Whether hotel, guesthouse or apartment, you can find all available rooms in the region at woerthersee.com.
The Casino Hotel is located directly opposite Casino Velden and offers you direct access to the beach: casinohotel.at
There are numerous attractive accommodation options in the Wörthersee region.
We recommend our hotel partners Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden, CasinoHotel Velden, Hotel Post Velden, Vitalhotel Marienhof and Hotel Garni Wurzer. Book your preferred hotel for the European Poker Championships in good time.
The unique location between lake and mountains, the contrast between modern architecture and historical grandeur, the range of diverse interests, from peace and quiet and targeted relaxation in the spa to lively hustle and bustle and cultural happenings - at the Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden you can consciously enjoy life with all your senses.
The 4-star hotel above Velden am Wörthersee is a real green jewel. 11,000 m² of garden space for all those who like it wide and free: with a spacious pool, heavenly relaxation areas, natural pond and much more. The perfect retreat with a view of the Karawanken.
You couldn't book a more central room in the lifestyle hotspot on Lake Wörthersee - the hotel is located in the middle of the promenade and offers 41 spacious rooms in two buildings. As a guest of the CasinoHotel Velden, you not only enjoy private beach access, but also a small wellness area with sauna, infrared cabin, steam bath and much more.
Here you can enjoy unforgettable days in the charming hotel, which not only offers comfortable rooms and apartments, but also an inviting pool. Surrounded by the breathtaking nature of Lake Wörthersee and the majestic Karawanken mountains, the hotel is perfect for any vacation.
In a prime location in Velden am Wörthersee, just a few minutes' walk from Casino Velden and right on the promenade and shopping mile, everything revolves around the finer things in life. Equipped with modern rooms, a spacious wellness area and access to its own lido.
In a quiet location above Lake Wörthersee, Hotel Marko invites you to enjoy a carefree vacation in one of the most beautiful regions in Carinthia in both summer and winter. Here you can enjoy comfortable, modern rooms & suites and relax in the wellness area with a view of the Karawanken mountains.
Look forward to numerous highlights at the European Poker Championship.
Eight titles await you for the first time in 2025 - for the popular NLH Showdown at Lake Wörthersee tournament, there is a title up for grabs for the first time.
In addition, the popular trips on our in-house motorboat for all poker players will not be missing this year. Please reserve a trip in good time, as experience has shown that the dates fill up quickly.
You will also be spoiled with culinary delights during the European Poker Championship. The ever-popular Carinthian Brettljause and suckling pig will once again provide you with plenty of sustenance during the European Poker Championships.
NEW: For the first time, we are offering a boccia tournament with great tournament tickets to be won. Save the Date: July 17th!
All poker players have the chance to win tournament tickets at the Boccia Tournament on July 17. There will be 4 tickets worth € 60 each for the One Hand Satellite on July 17 at 2:30 pm and 4 tickets worth € 550 each for the NLH EC Showdown am Wörthersee - Day 1A tournament on July 17 at 3:00 pm.
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Meeting point: 9:00 AM in the Kurpark Velden (Opposite the Strandclub Winkler)
Tournament start: 9:30 AM
Tournament end: around 2:00 PM
Whether you're a Boccia pro or a beginner – everyone is welcome! Come by, enjoy the summery atmosphere at Lake Wörthersee, and secure your chance for a spot at the poker highlights of the European Championship. We look forward to an exciting Boccia tournament with you!
Registration until Wednesday, July 16 at 3:00 PM at +43 04274 2064 20115 (daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
The traditional Spanferkel dinner and the Carinthian Brettljaus'n are just as much a part of it as the offer of the casino restaurant DIE YACHT, which has been awarded two Gault & Millau toques.
Guests of the Poker EM can look forward to an entertaining trip with our Poker EM motorboat. Appointments can be made from 15 July at Tel. +43 (0)4274 2064 115 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For all European Poker Championship players we offer our exclusive shuttle service. Two high-quality cars from Drive Wiegele & Autohaus Velden are at your disposal with professional drivers and will take you from your accommodation to the European Poker Championships and back again in the area of Klagenfurt and Villach. Reservations can be made from July 15 by calling +43 (0)4274 2064 115 from 10:00 to 17:00.
Buy your Poker EM tournament ticket now:
Look forward to daily cash game action during the European Poker Championship from 15:00 CET at the gaming tables. With a little luck, you can secure 12,000 euros in cash game additional winnings in Texas Hold'em No Limit from blinds 1/3 and in Pot Limit Omaha from blinds 2/2.
The player who loses with a full house AAA XX, where both cards must be used and one of them must be an ace, wins 500 euros in game chips at 05:00 CET.
Casino Velden
Am Corso 17
9220, Velden