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Italian Poker Challenge

Ready for round 2?

After a sizzling summer festival of poker earlier this July, the Italian Poker Challenge is returning to the stunning shores of Lake Lugano for eight days of world-class poker this November.

Featuring a packed schedule of 17 events and a €700,000 guaranteed Main Event prize pool, the summer festival drew a huge, diverse field of players and created an electric atmosphere inside Casino di Campione – and now it’s time to do it all over again.

The winter edition of the IPC promises to raise the bar even higher, boasting an even bigger total guaranteed prize pool of €1,000,000, another massive €700,000 guaranteed Main Event and a mouth-watering line-up of headline tournaments.

We’re doubling down. Will we see you for the second Italian Poker Challenge of the year this November?

Festival Dates: November 4-10, 2025

Venue: Casino di Campione

Get the schedule

Get the schedule

The full schedule will be available soon.

Italian Poker Challenge - €700K GTD: November 5-10 – €770

High Roller: November 8-9 – €1,650

Mistery Bounty Challenge - 100K GTD: November 4-6 – €440

Assopoker Cup - 100K GTD: November 8-10 – €330

ICOOP Grand Final Live: November 8th – €10,000 prize pool

The license holder and operator of this event is Casino di Campione.

Address: Piazzale Milano, 2, 22061 Campione d’Italia CO, Italy

Telephone number: +41 916401111

Dress Code: Smart casual. No sports clothing and footwear (e.g. tracksuits, shorts, shirts, trainers, etc).

Minimum Age: 18+

NB: Must bring a valid government-issued passport or valid European Union Citizen ID card to participate.

By Air:

The closest airport is Lugano Airport (LUG), approximately 10km from Campione. From Lugano Airport, you can take a taxi or arrange for a private transfer, which takes about 20–30 minutes.

Other airports include:

  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Around 80km away (1.5-hour drive).
  • Milan Linate Airport (LIN): About 90km away (2-hour drive).
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH): Roughly 3 hours away by car or train.

All these airports offer frequent international flights and convenient transportation options.

By Train:

Lugano station is well-connected to a lot of major Swiss and Italian cities. From Milan, the train to Lugano takes approximately 1 hour. From Zurich, the train journey takes about 3 hours.

By Car:

Campione is only a short 10-minute drive from Lugano. From Milan, the journey takes about 1.5-2 hours. Casino di Campione offers convenient parking facilities for guests.

Please remember that Campione d’Italia is an enclave within Switzerland, meaning you’ll need the proper identification and necessary visas to cross the border. Also, while the official currency is Euros, Swiss Francs are often accepted.

You can buy-in onsite at the venue using the following options.

  • CASH – EUROS
  • DEBIT/CREDIT CARD
  • WIRE TRANSFER**

* Subject to change per event. Regional and account restrictions may apply. 

**Players who wire funds will need to collect them at the casino cage and then proceed to the cash registration desks.

Please Note: we cannot accept part payment of one payment type with another.

Every day

  • Open 2pm – closes 3.30am

Games Offered:

  • Hold’em
  • PLO 4/5/6/Double Board
  • Bomb Pot
  • Mixed Games

More information on qualification will be available soon.