Get Ready for Dublin with the PokerStars Irish Open Online Festival
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PokerStars is bringing a touch of Ireland’s legendary Irish Open straight to your screens with the launch of Irish Open Online! It’s the perfect opportunity to gear up for the upcoming live festival and claim a coveted Irish Open title from the comfort of your own home. With more than $800,000 guaranteed across 17 exciting events, players are in for a treat.
A Packed Schedule for All Players
The Irish Open Online kicks off on February 17, and the action promises something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of Mystery Bounties, Pot-Limit Omaha, Progressive Knockouts, or even the 8-Game format, you'll find an event to match your style. The buy-ins range from as little as $11 to $320, so there are plenty of ways to get involved, no matter your budget.
The $215 Main Event is definitely one to keep an eye on. With a $200,000 guarantee, it’s a juicy prize pool that’s sure to attract some top-tier talent. On top of that, there are added value prizes for the top three finishers, including a $2,500 Irish Open Silver Pass – Emerald Edition, which includes a buy-in to the live Irish Open, expenses, concierge service, and special winner activities on-site. Now that’s a prize you don’t want to miss!
Irish Open Online Full Schedule
The Perfect Warm-Up for the Live Festival
The Irish Open Online is not just an opportunity to take part in a prestigious series online—it's also the perfect warm-up for the live Irish Open festival happening in Dublin this April. After all, the festival will be celebrating its 45th year with a schedule packed with massive guarantees and some truly exciting events. If you’re planning to make the trip to Dublin for the live festival, this online series will help you sharpen your skills and build your bankroll.
While the Irish Open Online itself doesn’t count towards the PokerStars Live League leaderboard, the live festival in April will be one of the first events of the year to rack up points in the league. So, if you're looking to score some points on your way to PokerStars Team Pro glory, the Irish Open in Dublin will give you that opportunity.
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Fintan Hand Joins the Action
PokerStars ambassador Fintan Hand is also getting in on the action, streaming and playing throughout the series. As a true fan of the Irish Open, "easywithaces" is pumped for the online series. "The Irish Open Online is a really great, fun, and accessible series to play—with some amazing added value on top," said Hand. "It’s an unmissable opportunity to get involved in great online poker with the chance to head to an iconic live event."
The Irish Open Legacy: Bigger Than Ever
With a 45-year history, the Irish Open has become one of Europe’s longest-running and most prestigious poker festivals. And this year, it's set to be bigger and better than ever. From April 10-21, the Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge will host 12 action-packed days of poker, with an unprecedented €2.5 million guaranteed for the Main Event alone. It’s the perfect time to step up your game and join the action.
Whether you're grinding out the online series or making your way to Dublin for the live festival, the Irish Open is one event that should definitely be on your radar.
