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Irish Open Marrakech 2026: Full Poker Tournament Schedule
30th October, 11:44 | by Melvin

Irish Open Marrakech 2026: Full Poker Tournament Schedule

The Irish Poker Open is bringing the action - and the craic - to Marrakech! From November 10th to 15th, Casino de Marrakech at the stunning Es Saadi Marrakech Resort will host six days of tournament poker, combining the unmistakable...

Win a €2,000 Package for the Irish Open Marrakech 2026!
29th October, 13:42 | by Melvin

Win a €2,000 Package for the Irish Open Marrakech 2026!

Fancy a trip to Marrakech with six nights of hotel accommodation and a ticket to the Irish Open Main Event included? The Irish Open Marrakech is giving one lucky winner the opportunity to win a package worth €2,000, combining tournament...

PokerStars Launches Online Satellites for the 2027 Irish Open
25th October, 13:30 | by irishopen

PokerStars Launches Online Satellites for the 2027 Irish Open

PokerStars is launching its online satellite campaign for the 2027 Irish Open on October 25, giving players the chance to win their way into one of Europe’s longest-running poker festivals. The Irish Open will return to the Royal Dublin Society...

Elizabeth Bennett-Martin: ”More Than Poker, It’s About the People”
21st October, 18:44 | by irishopen

Elizabeth Bennett-Martin: ”More Than Poker, It’s About the People”

Elizabeth Bennett-Martin has been coming to the Irish Open since 2016, and her colourful personality has made her a familiar face around the poker tables. But there is much more to Elizabeth than poker, and her story reaches far beyond...

Every day’s St Paddy’s Day! Dates announced for 2027 Irish Open
15th October, 15:06 | by Mad Harper

Every day’s St Paddy’s Day! Dates announced for 2027 Irish Open

Next year’s festival runs from March 18–29 –starting immediately after St Patrick’s Day 2027 will mark the 48th year of the Irish Poker Open with another unforgettable festival running from March 18 to 29 at the Royal Dublin Society in...

Getting to Marrakech – from as little as £15.99!
1st October, 10:42 | by Mad Harper

Getting to Marrakech – from as little as £15.99!

One of the big benefits of Marrakech being such a popular tourist destination is that it’s super well-connected to airports all over the world. Irish Open Marrakech runs November 10–15 at Casino de Marrakech with some 36 events taking place...

Irish Open Marrakech 2026 Schedule Announced
28th September, 13:57 | by Mad Harper

Irish Open Marrakech 2026 Schedule Announced

The Irish Open is heading to Marrakech this November for the second stop on its 2026 global tour – and the full schedule is now out!   The six-day festival takes place from November 10–15 at the Casino de Marrakech,...

Off the felt – sightseeing in Marrakech
25th September, 10:05 | by Mad Harper

Off the felt – sightseeing in Marrakech

With a super-charged poker schedule and all the amenities of the glamorous Es Saadi resort to explore, you may find it surprisingly hard to find time for sightseeing during Irish Open Marrakech in November. But try you must - because...

Jarrod Thatcher Makes History as First Irish Open Sydney Main Event Champion
15th September, 21:17 | by Melvin

Jarrod Thatcher Makes History as First Irish Open Sydney Main Event Champion

History has been made Down Under, with Sydney’s Jarrod Thatcher becoming the first-ever international Irish Open Main Event champion after defeating Joseph Antar heads-up at Poker Palace, Club Marconi. After 515 entries were reduced to the final nine, the stage...

Jacob Alha Leads Final Nine as Irish Open Sydney Main Event Reaches Final Table
13th September, 23:43 | by Melvin

Jacob Alha Leads Final Nine as Irish Open Sydney Main Event Reaches Final Table

The final table is set in the inaugural Irish Open Sydney Main Event, with Jacob Alha leading the last nine players in the race for a massive A$200,000 first prize. The race for the inaugural Irish Open Sydney Main Event...