Europe's longest running poker tournament, The Irish Open, returns in 2017, running through March 27 - April 4.
Once again, the 4 Star Citywest Hotel in Dublin is the venue and if you want to be a part of things, here's everything you need to know about the qualifying satellites, where you can win one of 39 Irish Open packages worth €2,500.
Plus, starting Monday January 2, a special Twister pool will also award an Irish Open package worth €2,500 as well as other qualifying and general tickets.
The packages include the following:
- Main Event Buy-in of €1,150
- 5 Nights accommodation at the City West Hotel
- Spending Money including Flights, worth €800
The Main Event gets going on March 30 and here's how you could be there.
Irish Open Qualifiers 2017
Qualifying satellites, scheduled below, will be running from January 08, at €100 a buy-in, right up to March 12, in selected iPoker rooms.
| Date | Time (UK) | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 08 | 20:00 | 3x Package Irish Open |
| January 15 | 20:00 | 3x Package Irish Open |
| January 22 | 20:00 | 3x Package Irish Open |
| January 29 | 20:00 | 4x Package Irish Open |
| February 05 | 20:00 | 4x Package Irish Open |
| February 12 | 20:00 | 4x Package Irish Open |
| February 19 | 20:00 | 4x Package Irish Open |
| February 26 | 20:00 | 4x Package Irish Open |
| March 05 | 20:00 | 4x Package Irish Open |
| March 12 | 20:00 | 6x Package Irish Open |
Twister
Alternatively, iPoker Twister specials are running from today allowing players to make it to Dublin for as little €2.50!
That's right, a special Twister pool will be giving away 5,000 in prizes, one of which will be an Irish Open package worth €2,500. Other prizes include Irish Open qualifier tickets and some general tickets too.
| Buy-in | Prize | Occurance |
|---|---|---|
| €2.50 | €2,500 Irish Open Package | 1 |
| €2.50 | €100 Irish Open ticket | 20 |
| €2.50 | €20 general ticket | 100 |
| €2.50 | €10 general ticket | 811 |
| €2.50 | €5 general ticket | 4068 |