Dublin Hosts Europe's Biggest Mixed Poker Championship in November
The European Mixed Poker Championship (EMPC) is set to take over Dublin from November 4 to November 9. Nine tournaments will run during the week, with buy-ins ranging from €300 to €2,000. Organisers hope for strong attendance, particularly in the Main Event, where 100 entries are the target. Tobias Jelsa Leknes, better known online as 'senkel92', leads the EMPC as its frontman. A specialist in mixed games, he has helped build a dedicated following for less common poker variants. While No-Limit Texas Hold’em remains the go-to choice for most European players, the EMPC aims to showcase other formats, from Fixed-Limit to Pot-Limit games.
The event will also feature cash games in various poker styles throughout the week. Once, Stud was the dominant game in cardrooms, but today, Hold’em tables dominate casinos. Yet, interest in mixed games is growing, with players forming tight-knit communities around niche formats—often giving them playful acronyms. Leknes and his team expect solid turnout across all tournaments. The schedule includes a mix of buy-ins, ensuring options for both casual players and high rollers.
The EMPC’s Dublin series will test the appetite for mixed poker games in Europe. With nine tournaments and ongoing cash games, the event offers a rare chance to play beyond Hold’em. Organisers will watch closely to see if the trend toward more diverse poker variants continues to gain ground.
