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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...

iPoker satellites about to kick off for 2027 Irish Open – Monday, 7th September
4th September, 14:39 | by Mad Harper

iPoker satellites about to kick off for 2027 Irish Open – Monday, 7th September

A massive roster of iPoker online satellites is about to get underway for the 2027 Irish Open. There is simply no better way to secure your ticket to the Irish Open than qualifying online - including both the €2.5 million...

Irish Open Sydney Is Up And Running, And The Craic Den Is About To Kick In
3rd September, 08:02 | by Melvin

Irish Open Sydney Is Up And Running, And The Craic Den Is About To Kick In

The Irish Open has officially landed in Sydney, and after three days of action at Poker Palace, the first ever Irish Open Sydney festival is now officially in the history books. The A$360 Mini Irish Open and A$880 Lucky 8's...

Sydney, here we come: Your guide to the first-ever international Irish Open
29th August, 12:53 | by Melvin

Sydney, here we come: Your guide to the first-ever international Irish Open

It’s almost time. In just two days, the Irish Open will officially make history as we take the Irish Poker Open international for the very first time. On Monday, August 31, the doors will open at Poker Palace at Club...

Where to Stay in Marrakech: Your Festival Hotel Guide
10th August, 16:07 | by Mad Harper

Where to Stay in Marrakech: Your Festival Hotel Guide

The fun in Marrakech doesn’t stop when you leave the casino floor. There’s great food, nightlife, warm weather and plenty to see around the city, so where you stay can make a big difference to your trip. For the upcoming...

Why the Irish Poker Open should be on every player’s bucket-list
6th August, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Why the Irish Poker Open should be on every player’s bucket-list

In the four plus decades since it was first launched by Irish bookmaker Terry Rogers, the Irish Open has grown from a tiny niche event in a hidden-away Dublin poker room to one of the biggest poker festivals in Europe....

Why Nikolett loves Marrakech!
30th July, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Why Nikolett loves Marrakech!

Irish Open poker dealer Nikolett Kamaras has been a massive Marrakech fan since she first worked there in 2024. From sunbathing by the casino pool to visiting the city’s famous souks and sampling fabulous Moroccan cuisine, Nikolett believes it’s an...

Irish Eyes Are Smiling Down Under: An Interview with Lauren Mooney on Bringing the Irish Open to Sydney
23rd July, 16:03 | by Irish Open

Irish Eyes Are Smiling Down Under: An Interview with Lauren Mooney on Bringing the Irish Open to Sydney

When we announced that the Irish Poker Open was going global for the first time in its 45-year history, the poker world took notice. Players wasted no time making history, with many jumping into the very first opening flight of...

The Irish Open Top 12!
23rd July, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

The Irish Open Top 12!

With more than 45 years of history behind us, it isn’t easy to choose just 12 top moments from the Irish Open – after all, there have been hundreds! But the following have all been real milestones for the award-winning...