GGPoker serves European players through its Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licensed platform at ggpoker.eu. The MGA is one of the most respected gaming regulators in the European Union, ensuring high standards of player protection and fair gaming.
Licensing and Regulation
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
GGPoker obtained its MGA licence in June 2020, providing EU players with:
- EU-wide regulatory compliance
- Player fund protection
- Fair gaming standards
- Anti-money laundering procedures
- Dispute resolution mechanisms
Country-Specific Licences
GGPoker also holds specific licences for regulated EU markets:
- Germany: GGL (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder) - 2023
- Netherlands: KSA (Kansspelautoriteit) - 2021
- Belgium: Belgian Gaming Commission
- Romania: ONJN licensed (playgg.ro)
Available Countries
GGPoker EU (ggpoker.eu) serves players from most European countries including:
Western Europe
- Austria
- Belgium*
- France*
- Germany*
- Ireland
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands*
- Switzerland
Northern Europe
- Denmark
- Finland
- Norway
- Sweden
- Iceland
Southern/Eastern
- Italy*
- Spain*
- Portugal*
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Romania*
*Countries with dedicated local platforms or specific regulatory requirements may have separate player pools.
Euro Currency Support
European players can play in EUR (€) with full support for:
- Euro-denominated cash games
- Euro tournament buy-ins
- No currency conversion fees within eurozone
- Local payment methods
EU Payment Methods
| Method | Countries | Deposit | Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa/Mastercard | All EU | ✓ | ✓ |
| Skrill | All EU | ✓ | ✓ |
| Neteller | All EU | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEPA Transfer | Eurozone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trustly | Select countries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paysafecard | Most EU | ✓ | ✗ |
| Giropay | Germany | ✓ | ✗ |
| iDEAL | Netherlands | ✓ | ✗ |
EU Welcome Bonus
European players can choose between:
Option A: €100 Free
- €60 in free tickets
- €40 AoF challenge bonus
- No initial deposit required to register
Option B: 100% Match up to €600
- First deposit matched 100%
- Released incrementally
- 90 days to release
European Tournament Schedule
GGPoker offers tournaments optimized for European time zones:
Peak Hours (18:00-00:00 CET)
- Highest traffic and biggest guarantees
- GGMasters main events
- Feature tournaments
Key Weekly Events
- Sunday: GGMasters €100,000+ GTD
- Tuesday: GGMillion$ Final Table
- Daily: Bounty Hunters, Omaholic
Responsible Gambling (EU)
GGPoker EU provides comprehensive responsible gambling tools:
- Deposit, loss, and session limits
- Self-exclusion options
- Reality check reminders
- Account activity statements
European Support Resources
- GambleAware (International)
- Spielen mit Verantwortung (Germany/Austria)
- AGOG (Netherlands)
- Joueurs Info Service (France)