PokerStars Satellites Set the Stage for a Record-Breaking €2,500,000 GTD Irish Open Main Event

Poker fans, mark your calendars! The 45th Anniversary of The Irish Open Main Event is back, boasting a colossal €2,500,000 guarantee. Thanks to PokerStars, players have limitless opportunities  to secure their seats at this iconic festival from as little as €1.10. The satellite series kicked off in December and will continue its run until April, just in time for the event’s grand opening on April 10 at the historic Royal Dublin Society in Dublin.  

Crushing Records and Elevating the Game

The 2024 Irish Open Main Event shattered expectations with 3,233 entries, blowing past its €1,000,000 guarantee during Day 1B and setting a new attendance record by Day 1C. The €1,150 buy-in attracted players from across the globe, with 451 PokerStars qualifiers making up a significant portion of the field. If you want a piece of this action, now’s the time to jump in to be one step closer to joining our 2024 winner Tero Laurilla on our Wall of Champions. 

The festival also introduced the groundbreaking €200 Mini Irish Open, which made waves with its €500,000 guarantee and drew an astounding 5,320 entries. Now revamped with a €250 buy-in and an unprecedented €1,000,000 guarantee, this event is rewriting Irish poker history as the largest prize pool ever for a buy-in of this size.  

PokerStars Satellites: Affordable, Accessible, and Exciting

Want to play for poker glory without breaking the bank? PokerStars has you covered. Weekly €109 satellites guarantee up to 20 seats per week, while feeder satellites start at just €1.10. And as an added bonus, if you’re tight on funds, PokerStars’ “free buy” satellites offer a free first entry with optional micro-stakes rebuys (€0.11) and add-ons, letting you spin up a bankroll for pennies.  

As the New Year is up and running, the satellite frenzy intensifies. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday features “4 x €1,150 seat only” satellites, while Sundays guarantee eight all-inclusive “seat and expenses” packages valued at €1,500 each. 

And for the ultimate shot at the Main event, don’t miss the mega satellites in March, offering 16 seats on back-to-back Sundays.  

More Bang for Your Buck

Players can win multiple Main Event tickets, with the first ticket being a must-play by the winner. Extra tickets? Use them as credit for ‘players choice’ tickets for re-entries or upgrade to one of the larger buy-in events on the schedule. Additionally, the Irish Open Power Path silver passes returns.  The Silver Passes allow players to win packages for $2,500 including which includes entry to the main, a side event and the balance credited to players accounts, granting winners an unforgettable poker experience in Dublin.  

Live Streams and Big Promotions

PokerStars has teamed up with Paddy Power to heavily promote the festival, which will once again be live-streamed on both platforms. Whether you’re competing for a title or watching the action unfold, the 2025 Irish Open promises to be poker at its finest.  

With 69 events across the 12 day schedule, including a new Mixed Game and new High Roller Series, this year’s Irish Open is set to raise the bar yet again. Are you ready to join the record-breaking action? Grab your seat and take your shot at poker glory.  

Click https://irishpokeropen.com/schedule/  for the full 2025 schedule and secure your place in poker history.

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