June 16-18, 2025

European Dealer Championship 2025

The European Dealer Championship 2025 reached its thrilling conclusion at the spectacular Casino Bregenz, Austria, showcasing the pinnacle of European dealing talent. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Constance, the competition brought together elite dealers from across the continent in a magnificent display of skill, precision and professionalism. After two days of intense competition from 16-19 June, Mathew Taylor-Harrison from the UK’s Hippodrome Casino emerged victorious, claiming the prestigious title of European Dealer Champion 2025. Switzerland’s Christoph Boo secured the runner-up position, whilst Billy Clarke from Les Ambassadeurs, UK, rounded out the top three.

The winners of the Dealer Skill Challenges are as follows:

Best in Pushing Stacks: Carlos Álvarez-Chas, Spain, Cas Casino Gran Madrid
Best Chipper: Miran Penzes, Cyprus, City of Dreams Mediterranean
Best Cutting Chips: Asko-Rober Meola, Estonia, Olympic Entertainment Group
Best Card Handler: Daniel Sánchez Rodríguez, Spain, Casino Gran Madrid
Best Mathematician: Temin Joguncic, Germany, Baden-Württembergische Spielbanken

The championship not only highlighted the exceptional standards within our industry but also fostered invaluable networking opportunities and camaraderie amongst Europe’s leading casino professionals. The ECA extends its deepest gratitude to Casino Bregenz for their outstanding hospitality and impeccable organisation of this premier industry event.

Casino Bregenz, Austria

June 16-18, 2025

Link to Venue

THE PROGRAMME

This agenda is valid if the number of participants is between 33 and 36. If this number changes, minor changes will be made to the program.

All events are organised within the Casino Bregenz venue.

Note: English will be the official language during the championship

June 16

16.00 - 21.00	Casino and Event registration Don't forget to bring a valid ID (passport, drivers license, ID card) every time you check-in to the Casino
20.00 - 00.00	Welcome Drink & Lottery Draw, Bingo Show Dress code: Business casual - competitors, please wear your casino uniform

June 17

09.30-10.00	Casino and Event registration Don't forget to bring a valid ID (passport, drivers license, ID card) every time you check-in to the Casino
10.00 - 10.30	Information for Participants and Jury members (separate briefing for jury members and participants)
10.30 - 11.30	Championship opening by CEO host casino and Chair ECA
11.30 - 12.30	Skill Challenge (Best card handler and Best Pushing stacks)
12.30 - 14.00	Standing Luncheon (available from 12.30 to 14.00)
13.00 - 14.00	Start first round of the competition (20 mins)
14.00 - 14.20	Break
14.20 - 15.20	Continue first round
15.20 - 15.40	Break
15.40 - 16.40	Continue first round
16.40 - 17.40	Skill Challenge (Best chipper)
20.00 -	The ECA Honors Dinner - By Personal Invitation Only A prestigious evening celebrating the exceptional skill of our European Dealer Championship competitors and honoring the dedication of our distinguished jury members. Dress code: Business formal

June 18

12.00 - 12.30	Group picture (location to be announced)
12.30 - 12.35	Opening second day
12.35 - 13.00	Announcement for Semi final and photoshoot (16 participants)
13.00 - 14.20	Semi final (15 mins)
14.20 - 15.10	Skill Challenge (Best cutting chips and Best mathematician)
15.10 - 16.10	Standing Luncheon
15.20 - 15.40	Announcement Final and photoshoot (8 participants)
15.40 -17.00	Start final
17.00 - 17.20	Break
17.20 - 18.40	Continue final
21.30 - 01.00	Announcement of European Dealer Champion & Winners’ Party Dress code: Business casual