The First Trophy Goes To Anthony LoBue, winner of the Deaf PLO Championship

Anthony LoBue has become the first decorated player at the 2026 Irish Open. The American took down the €120 PLO Deaf Championship, outlasting a field of 49 entrants for a €1,550 payday. LoBue snagged the trophy, featuring the green Shamrock, after prevailing against Tomeka King heads up.

With 36 unique players representing 17 countries on the PLO contest, the deaf community showed up in strong force here at the Royal Dublin Society. The turnout proves the growing trend among the deaf competitors, with numbers spiking in the NLH Championship as well.

The top seven finishers reached paid places, sharing €4,753 in prize money. Congratulations!