Imagine this: you start out playing a poker tournament at a local bar just for fun. Fast forward a year, and you’re sitting at a table in Las Vegas at the World Series of Poker, with a million dollars and a gold bracelet within reach. For ONK Poker players, that’s not just a fantasy. It’s a real shot, made possible every single year.
The Dutch Poker Championship
ONK Poker runs hundreds of online and live tournaments throughout the Netherlands every year. Due to local gambling laws, players don’t compete for cash, but they do compete for glory and the opportunity of a lifetime: a seat at the WSOP.
If you win the national final, you’ll earn the title of Dutch Poker Champion for a full year. But even more exciting? You could be selected to join Team ONK Poker, a hand-picked duo that gets to represent the Netherlands at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
Team ONK Poker at the 2025 WSOP
In 2025, that honor went to Albert (2024 Dutch Champion) and Nathalie (standout player of the season). From May 29 to June 5, they took their shot at Event #1: $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions.
The mission was simple: chase that million-dollar top prize, or at least pull the $1,000,000 mystery bounty from one of the envelopes. Easy? Definitely not. Ambitious? Absolutely!
Want to see how it all played out? Check out the full three-part docuseries on the ONK Poker YouTube channel. No spoilers, but we will say this: it was an experience they’ll never forget.
About ONK Poker
ONK Poker is the largest poker community in the Netherlands, with over 40,000 tournament entries each year. Whether you prefer playing live or online poker, ONK Poker offers accessible tournaments for players of all skill levels.
You can create your own poker profile at onkpoker.nl, improve your game with their knowledge base, and stay up to date with the latest poker news. It’s a great place to play poker just for fun, but still play for something real.
