Irish Open is a renowned brand that hosts the longest-running No Limit Texas hold 'em poker tournament in Europe, second only to the World Series of Poker. Dating back to 1980, this tournament has become an iconic fixture on the international poker calendar. Originally organized by Terry Rogers, a prominent Irish bookmaker, the event is traditionally held over Easter weekend each year.

After Terry Rogers' passing in 1999, the tournament continued under the guidance of tournament director and poker player Liam Flood and the Merrion Casino. In 2005, paddypowerpoker. com began sponsoring the event, leading to exponential growth.

The Irish Open quickly outgrew its original venues and moved to larger hotels, including Jury's Ballsbridge Hotel and Citywest Hotel in Dublin. In 2016, IPF Entertainment Limited took over the Irish Poker Open, bringing it back to Citywest Hotel for a week-long festival. Since then, the event has continued to flourish, boasting a Guaranteed Prizepool of €1 Million, with prizes surpassing €1.

8 million in 2019. Although the event faced cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it successfully moved online in those years, attracting an impressive number of participants. Fortunately, Irish Poker Open made a triumphant return to live play in 2022, drawing a massive turnout and creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and action.

IPF Entertainment, the current owners, aim to make the Irish Poker Open the preeminent festival in Europe, catering to players of all buy-in ranges. With over 40 years of combined experience in organizing and directing poker tournaments, the founders strive to maintain the event as the people's tournament, delivering not only thrilling gameplay but also an unforgettable experience. The festival is known for its extraordinary mix of peripheral activities, including non-stop cash game action, shuffleboard contests, live-stream commentary, and even a marriage proposal.

To stay updated on all the latest news and information, you can subscribe to the Irish Poker Open newsletter or reach out to the organizers via email or phone. With its rich history, exciting prizes, and unique atmosphere, the Irish Poker Open is a true celebration of the game of poker