On April 5-9, 2007, the cream of the world´s poker pros will gather again in Dublin for Europe´s oldest and most prestigious no-limit hold´em tournament.
The Irish Open, Europe´s longest established poker tournament, was first held in 1981 by the late, great Terry Rogers. Terry had visited Vegas and befriended legends such as Benny Binion, Johnny Moss, and Doyle Brunson, taking a keen interest in no-limit Texas hold´em, a variation of the game previously unknown outside the US. Upon returning to Ireland, Terry established the
Irish Open which became instrumental in spreading no-limit hold´em´s popularity throughout Ireland and across Europe.
Last year, Dubliner Vincent Melinn took home the €350,000 first prize from a final table that was broadcast live across Europe. The cameras will be there again this year to capture the magic and drama of the
Irish Open. In addition there will be plenty of action in the great value money-added side events.
The 26th
Irish Open is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated tournaments ever held in Europe. This year ,an expected 700 players will take their seats in Dublin´s luxurious Burlington Hotel for the €2 million-guaranteed main event. The buy-in for this year's
Irish Open main event is €3,300 (+ €200 registration fee), but you can qualify for as little as $1 on
PaddyPowerPoker´s monthly shootout tourney.
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