Poker
Poker club
A poker club is a venue or club that offers poker play, typically as a dedicated card room, a members’ club, or a commercial club where poker is available.
- Also called
- poker room, cardroom, card club
- UK regulation
- Members’ clubs with a club gaming permit may offer poker with unlimited stakes and prizes, but only to members and their genuine guests 1
- How it works
- Provides a place where players meet to play poker, either against each other on equal terms or in games where the house has an edge 1
Key points
- A poker club is the place or organisation that hosts poker, not the game itself.
- In the UK, commercial clubs are regulated separately from members’ clubs under Gambling Commission guidance 1.
- Poker clubs may be members’ clubs, commercial clubs, or casino-style venues 12.
Types of poker club
| Type | Description | UK regulation |
|---|---|---|
| Members’ club | Private club for members and guests | May offer poker with unlimited stakes and prizes with a club gaming permit 1 |
| Commercial club | Business open to the public | Separate regulatory category; must follow Gambling Commission rules 1 |
| Cardroom | Dedicated poker room, often in a casino | Subject to casino licensing and rules |
Common questions
Is poker club cross platform?
The term 'poker club' generally refers to a physical venue, not a digital product. If you mean a specific online poker app called Poker Club, check its official documentation for platform support.
Is poker club cross play?
Cross-play is a feature of video games, not of physical poker clubs. For the digital game Poker Club, consult the developer’s website or store page for cross-play details.
Where this term is used
Related terms
Sources
- Guidance to licensing authorities gamblingcommission.gov.uk Provides UK regulatory guidance on members’ clubs, commercial clubs, and poker rules.
- Cardroom - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Defines cardroom and poker club as a venue for poker.
Sources are drawn from regulators, universities and published research, and each one is labelled with what it actually is — a preprint is not called a paper. Bookmaker and affiliate pages are never cited here, because a page that sells betting is not a neutral authority on it.