Next week the best European croupiers will meet in Monaco to crown their champion

The European Dealer Championship (EDC) 2022 roars back after a two-year absence to reclaim its title as the premier dealer competition in the European land-based casino industry.

ECA highlights that this year's event takes place on the biggest stage and the grandest theater in European gaming, the fabulous Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco. EDC host Société des Bains de Mer will welcome 37 entrants, 39 jury members and an expectant crowd of hundreds of spectators to witness the crowning of Europe's best dealers.

The event will feature croupiers chosen at the national level to compete in a knock-out tournament that involves technical skill, control of the game, hospitality and nerves of steel. Since its inaugural event in 2007, the European Dealer Championship has visited 13 countries and welcomed over 400 contestants and 2,000 spectators from across Europe and beyond. The much-anticipated Monte-Carlo event will be an extra special occasion as the industry meets after so long apart in an extraordinary location.

In a battle to crown Europe's best of the best, up to two talented entrants have been submitted from some of the biggest casino operators in the industry, including ambassadors from Austria, Belgium, Estonia, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, Monaco, ... are among the record number of 22 countries participating in this year's European Dealer Championship.


The jury will oversee three main categories: technical skill, game control and hospitality in a fierce knock-out competition to establish the top all-round performer. Over the course of the competition, dealers will showcase their talent and skill on two of the most popular casino table games: American Roulette and Blackjack, alongside a range of side events designed to showcase their flair, including best chipper, best card handler, best cutting chips, best pushing stacks and best mathematician.

Swiss Casinos' Tamas Adam is the reigning EDC Champion whose technical skills, game control and player-focused hospitality set the benchmark in 2019 and this year he will return as a member of the jury.

To claim the prize of best dealer in Europe in 2022, competitors must demonstrate smart thinking, quick hands and make managing chips, maths and socializing look effortless whilst being scrutinized by top independent international judges who have been dealers at some point in their careers.
All participants will gather on the evening of 16th May for a welcome reception at the Hotel Hermitage, where the lottery draw for the first-round groups will take place. The winner's announcement, prize-giving ceremony and celebration party on 19th May will also take place at the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Regarding the next competition, Per Jaldung, CEO of Casino Cosmopol, Sweden and Chairman of the European Casino Association, recalls that in the distance due to the pandemic, the camaraderie of all members was the heart of the ECA.

Faced with the imminent reunion for such an exciting event, he expressed: “On May 16, we meet in a location quintessentially recognized as a reference point for gaming and entertainment around the world to celebrate the art of gaming with our friends and colleagues from across the European land-based industry. The EDC 2022 is a chance for the world to witness the passion, professionalism and hospitality provided to guests across European gaming floors. Celebrating this immense skill and talent has always been the key aspect of the EDC, and we are proud to organize this year's edition played out across the spectacular backdrop of Monte-Carlo."



Likewise, Tournament Director Jaana Ruokamo, Chain Operations Manager at Casino Helsinki, Finland, added: "We look forward to gathering in Monaco for a unique edition in a symbolic location. It is thrilling to take part in an event that recognizes our dealers' hard work and dedication and puts their achievements in the spotlight on the biggest stage in Europe. the celebration of the social connections to play, fun and entertainment that only land-based gaming can provide."

Also, Pascal Camia, Executive Vice President of Gaming Operations at Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and Vice-Chair of the ECA, celebrates that the wait is over and states: “Monte-Carlo is the perfect stage for both the comeback of land-based casinos in Europe and the celebration of the amazing talent and dedication of those working in our sector. It is our pleasure to welcome participants, jurors and spectators to Monte-Carlo to celebrate the Art of Gaming."

To conclude, Hermann Pamminger, General Secretary of the ECAA, comments: "Given the magnitude of this year's event, this celebration of land-based gaming talent would not be possible without the sponsorship of leading companies in the supplier sector, and the ECA would like to thank Abbiati Casino Equipment, Clarion Events, CLS, CTC Holdings, Dallmeier, Galaxy Gaming, ICSE, Light & Wonder, Matsui Europe, Smart Rota, London Gaming, Holland Casino, Hippodrome Casino, Veikkaus and Tangam Systems for their kind support of the European Dealer Championship 2022".