News: WPT Global: From $4.40 to IPO Main Event in Dublin

With the WPT Global Overdrive Series already in full swing, there is plenty of action to chase online. But for PokerStrategists looking to combine strong online poker value with an unforgettable live poker experience, WPT Global has another major opportunity waiting.

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The WPT Global Edge ecosystem is designed to create healthier games and long-term value, while WPT Passport Dollars provide a direct bridge from the online tables to major live WPT events.

Combined with an upgraded welcome offer, WPT Global delivers a strong mix of trusted brand power, online poker action and a clear route to the live WPT stage.

Win your Way to Dublin

WPT Global is opening the door to another live poker adventure with online satellites to the IPO Main Event in Dublin, which features a €200,000 guarantee for the first time in the event’s history.

The €350 Main Event can be reached through WPT Global satellites starting from just $4.40, while an Online Day 1 offers the chance to secure progress before making the trip to Dublin.

For players looking to turn a small online buy-in into a major live poker experience, this could be one of the most attractive routes onto the Irish felt.

Qualify for the IPO Dublin from Just $4.40

The road to Dublin starts from just $4.40, with daily feeders leading into $44 satellites and ultimately a €350 ($400) IPO Main Event seat.

Every Monday and Thursday at 20:00 Irish time, the $44 satellite guarantees two IPO seats, giving players regular chances to turn a small online buy-in into a live poker trip.

Qualifiers can choose how to play Day 1: online at WPT Global on October 18 at 20:00 Irish time, or live at the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin.

From less than $5 to one of Ireland’s longest-running poker festivals and the IPO offers a low-cost route to serious live tournament action. The €350 Main Event with €200,000 guaranteed runs from October 21 to 26, while WPT Global offers an Online Day 1 on October 18 before the live festival begins.

WPT Global IPO Dublin QuickFacts

🇮🇪 Event: International Poker Open (IPO) Dublin 2026
📍 Venue: Bonnington Hotel, Dublin
📅 Festival Dates: October 20–26
🏆 Main Event: €350 buy-in
💰 Guarantee: €200,000 GTD
🎟️ Qualification: $4.40 → $44 → €350 ($400) IPO seat
🔥 $44 Satellites: Two seats guaranteed every Monday and Thursday
⏰ Satellite Time: 20:00 Irish time
🚀 Feeders: $4.40 qualifiers running daily
💻 Online Day 1: October 18 on WPT Global
🃏 Day 1 Choice: Play online or live in Dublin
✈️ Live Poker Value: Turn a buy-in of less than $5 into a shot at the IPO Main Event

IPO Dublin Satellite – Important Terms

🔞 Eligibility: Players must be 18+ and located in an eligible WPT Global country.
📅 Promotion Period: July 27–October 18, 2026.
🎟️ Satellite Route: $4.40 → $44 → €350 IPO Main Event seat.
🏆 Guaranteed Seats: Two €350 seats guaranteed every Monday and Thursday at 20:00 (UTC+1).
🇮🇪 Seat Options: Play the IPO Main Event live at the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin or use the seat for the OnLive Day 1 on October 18.
✅ KYC Required: Full verification is mandatory before playing Day 2 or using an IPO seat.
✈️ Travel Costs: Flights, accommodation, visas and other travel expenses are not included.
🎫 Multiple Seats: More than one IPO seat can be won; additional seats may be used for re-entries or other eligible IPO tournaments.
👥 Seat Transfers: Seats may be transferred to another fully verified WPT Global player, subject to the promotion rules.
💵 No Cash Alternative: Seats and tickets cannot be exchanged for cash and must be used before they expire.
💻 Direct Buy-In: Fully verified players can buy into the €350 Main Event through WPT Global for $400.
🗓️ Live Final Stages: Day 2 takes place on October 25, followed by the final day on October 26.
💰 Winnings: Main Event prizes for online qualifiers are credited directly to the player’s WPT Global account.

WPT Asia Series Overdrive Hits 2nd Gear

The WPT Asia Series Overdrive is in full swing on WPT Global, running from July 19 to August 30 with 43 days of major online poker action, big guarantees and extra rewards. A fresh week of 2nd Gear Overdrive has now begun, bringing another mix of Ring events, Daily Missions and leaderboard value.

This week’s highlights include the Mystery Nitro Championship as the featured Ring Event, the Boost Mode Ring Phase Event, fresh Daily Missions every day and another ¥300,000 weekly Leaderboard race. Across the full series, ¥2 million is up for grabs through the weekly leaderboards.

⚡ Series: WPT Asia Series Overdrive
📅 Dates: July 19–August 30
🏆 Featured Ring Event: Mystery Nitro Championship
🚀 Ring Phase Event: Boost Mode
🎯 Daily Missions: Fresh challenges every day
💰 Weekly Leaderboard: ¥300,000 up for grabs
📊 Total Leaderboard Value: ¥2 million across the series