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Attention all Irish poker fans. And fans of playing poker in Ireland.
Today we can announce the 2025 Irish Open is set to be the biggest and richest poker festival ever held in Ireland. They’ll be more prize pool, and an even longer festival.
With an extra four days added to next year’s 45th anniversary schedule, here are some headlines to look forward to…
- A €1,000,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty.
- A High Roller series with four €5,000 buy-in events and a €10,000 buy-in event.
- There’ll be increased guarantees for the Main Event, now up to €2,500,000.
- Plus the hugely popular Mini Irish Open, with €1,000,000 guaranteed.
PokerStars is sponsoring the event for the third consecutive year alongside Paddy Power. You can expect hundreds of chances to qualify online for the event.
The Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge Dublin will host the 12 day festival which starts on April 10 and runs to April 21.
Schedule highlights
Several tournaments will be extended to become two-day events in 2025.
- The Hendon Mob Championship
- The America’s Cup
- The NLH 6-Max Championship event
There will also be the inaugural Irish Open Deaf Championship joining next year’s schedule.
New mixed game tournaments on the schedule will include:
- Pot Limit Deuce to 7 Triple Draw
- Big O
- Open Face Chinese
- A two-day H.O.R.S.E event
- A two-day Mixed 8-game tournament
Plus, two-day €1k events, increased PLO events and more.
Highlights away from the tables
The fun doesn’t stop at the tables.
The Irish Open is as known for the ‘craic’ as much as it’s known for the poker.
The now infamous player’s lounge – ‘The Craic Den’ – will make an eagerly-anticipated return. And players can expect tons of live music, games, competitions and top-class entertainment every night.
Satellites for the 2025 Irish Open Main Event begin on PokerStars very soon.
For more information, visit the Irish Open website at www.irishpokeropen.com.
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