Thirty Irish Poker Open Packages Guaranteed SundayPaddy Power Poker Guarantees 30 Irish Open Seats And Increases Irish Open Main Event Starting Stack |
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Poker players hoping to qualify for the upcoming Irish Open receive a 30-seat guaranteed bonanza today, Sunday, March 10 at paddypowerpoker.com.
The €235 + €15 Irish Poker Open Mega Satellite takes place at 20:00 CET tonight with the sponsor guaranteeing €96,000 worth of packages, each of which includes a €2,250 buy in to the Irish Open main event, €525 for flights and spending, €395 for five nights accommodation at the Burlington Hotel and €30 in handling fees.
With five days still to go until the Mega Satellite poker players can still qualify for the event through a variety of feeder satellites each day at paddypowerpoker.com taking place at 10:50, 16:50, 19:15, 21:00 and 23:15 and costing between €8.80 and €41.80.
Additionally four Stage 1 Sit “N” Go Feeder Satellites each day guarantee at least one sat each to the Mega Satellite.
Spokesman for the site, Paddy Power, said, “Our annual Mega Satellite is one of the most anticipated online tournaments of the year as players ramp up their attempts to grab an Irish Open seat at a fraction of its actual cost.
“With 30 packages guaranteed this year it’s a sure fire way of getting value and taking a shot at your spot in one of Europe’s most fun yet prestigious tournaments. And with the starting stack growing from 20,000 to 30,000 chips its now one of the best structured games in Europe and one every player wants to play.”
Paddy Power Poker also announced it was increasing the starting stack of the Irish Open main event from 20,000 to 30,000 chips to improve the structure for players.
The Irish Open 2013 takes place at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland from March 29 to April 1 and includes 11 side events.