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PokerStars Open Campione

It’s been six long years, but PokerStars is coming back to Italy with a bang thanks to our PokerStars Open tour – the PokerStars Open Campione. Offering stunning views of Lake Lugano, it’s not hard to see why the brilliant PokerStars Poker Room has been opened at the Casinò di Campione.

Get ready for an eclectic mix of tournaments and Cash Games at this “always-on” venue that caters to all players and bankrolls. Regardless of your skill level, this is a fantastic chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant poker community.

Plus, there aren’t many better places to unwind off the table than the elegant surroundings of Campione d'Italia, an Italian commune bordering the Swiss canton of Ticino. That’s right – it’s Italian charm mixed with Swiss beauty. As far as the perfect balance of competition and leisure activities goes, you won’t find many better.

Festival Dates: March 10-16, 2025

Venue: Casino di Campione

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The full schedule will be available soon.

PokerStars Open High Roller: March 11-12 - €2,200 

PokerStars Open Main Event: March 12-16 - €1,100 (€1,000,000 GTD)

PokerStars Mystery Bounty Cup: March 14-16 - €400

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
  • POKERSTARS COM/EU/DE/UK/FR ACCOUNT*
  • 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.

More information on Cash Games will be available soon.

Contact live@pokerstarslive.com for further information.