PokerStars players don’t have to wait until April to get a taste of Irish Open excitement! To get everyone’s pulses racing, Irish Open headline sponsor PokerStars is once again recreating a taste of Ireland’s legendary festival with the $800,000 guaranteed Irish Open Online Series.
The eight-day schedule, which kicks off on PokerStars on February 17, features something for all players, including a Mystery Bounty, PLO, Head’s Up Zoom, Progressive Knock-Out, 8-Game and High Roller formats, with buy-ins ranging from just $11 to $320.
With massive prize pools, a total of 17 thrilling events, and the chance to claim an Irish Poker Open title from the comfort of home, the series is an unmissable opportunity for poker fans worldwide.
Irish Open Online Main Event
The $215 buy-in Irish Open Online Main Event comes with a $200,000 prize pool guarantee and includes added value prizes for the top three finishers. In addition to the cash prize, the Main Event winner will also receive a $2,500 Irish Open Silver Pass – Emerald Edition which includes the €1,150 buy-in for the PokerStars-sponsored Irish Poker Open Main Event plus expenses, access to a dedicated concierge service to help arrange your trip and a host of special Pass winner activities in Dublin. The second-place finisher will receive a $1,150 Irish Open Main Event seat-only package and there is a €109 Irish Open Main Event qualifier ticket for the player finishing third.
Irish Open Online highlights
As well as the Main Event, the Irish Open Online schedule also the $22 buy0in Mini Irish Open which comes with a $60,000 guarantee, a $320 High Roller with a $40,000 guarantee and a $215 High Roller, also with a $40k guarantee. There will also be a ton of other compelling events including a $100,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty and a $33 Heads-Up Zoom tourney with $20,000 guarantee.
| Date | Buy-in | Name | Guarantee |
| 17-Feb | $55 | Event 1: Opener – 6-Max | $35,000 |
| 17-Feb | $22 | Event 2: Progressive KO | $35,000 |
| 18-Feb | $55 | Event 3: Deepstack | $35,000 |
| 18-Feb | $33 | Event 4: Heads-Up, Zoom, Total KO | $20,000 |
| 19-Feb | $82 | Event 5: 8-Max | $65,000 |
| 19-Feb | $11 | Event 6: Deepstack Turbo | $20,000 |
| 20-Feb | $22 | Event 7: Mystery Bounty | $70,000 |
| 20-Feb | $215 | Event 8: High Roller | $40,000 |
| 21-Feb | $11 | Event 9: 8-Game | $5,000 |
| 21-Feb | $22 | Event 10: Progressive KO, Turbo | $30,000 |
| 22-Feb | $33 | Event 11: Irish Open PLO 6-Max | $10,000 |
| 22-Feb | $320 | Event 12: High Roller | $40,000 |
| 23-Feb | $22 | Event 13: Mini Irish Open | $60,000 |
| 23-Feb | $215 | Event 14: Irish Open MAIN EVENT | $200,000 |
| 23-Feb | $11 | Event 15: PLO Semi-Turbo | $10,000 |
| 24-Feb | $55 | Event 16: Mystery Bounty | $100,000 |
| 24-Feb | $33 | Event 17: Series Wrap-Up – 6-Max Progressive KO, Turbo | $40,000 |
David Curtis, Head of Marketing Engagement Communications at PokerStars, said: “The Irish Poker Open is a cornerstone of poker history, and we’re excited to bring the magic of this festival online once again. With a packed schedule and incredible prizes on the line, this is the perfect opportunity for players to battle for a coveted Irish Poker Open title.”
PokerStars Ambassador Fintan Hand, who will be both competing and streaming at the Series, said: “The Irish Open Online is really fantastic. It’s fun and accessible to play and has some amazing added value on top. It’s an unmissable opportunity to get involved in great online poker with the chance to head to an iconic live event.”
The Irish Poker Open in Dublin, which celebrates its 45th this year, is Europe’s longest-running poker event. With four extra days added to the schedule and €4.5 million in prize pool guarantees, it’s taking place from April 10 to April 21 at the Royal Dublin Society.
