The state of poker in Israel
Poker in Israel exists in a legal gray area. Physical paid cash games are prohibited in most cases, but social home poker games and players who play online through international platforms are very common. It is the responsibility of every player to ensure compliance with the laws of their place of residence.
The Israeli poker community
Israel is one of the powerhouses of poker at the international level. Players like Rafi Amit (WSOP Main Event Final Table 2016 — 3rd place), Timur Margolin, Uri Reichenstein, Eliav Chen and many others have become well-known names on the world stage. The community in Israel holds social meetups, home tournaments, and extensive activity on social media.
How do you play online from Israel?
The most popular way to play online poker from Israel is through GGPoker’s ClubGG, especially through the Israeli club PokerGG.co.il (Club ID 187197). This gives you Hebrew-language support, a local community, closed freerolls, and an Israeli agent who guides you from A to Z.
Major tournaments Israelis take part in
Israeli players regularly reach the final tables of the biggest tournaments in the world:
- WSOP (World Series of Poker) — Las Vegas and Online
- WPT (World Poker Tour) — a global tour
- EPT (European Poker Tour) — Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Prague
- Triton Poker Series — Super High Rollers
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