Professional poker coaches have analysed the databases and games of thousands of players. Guess what? Common poker mistakes are widespread and appear at all skill levels.

Although players occasionally face unique issues, most leaks share surprisingly similar patterns – a poker board pattern.

Some leaks appear all of the time, affect the majority of players, and account for most of the winrate loss.

Chances are, you have some of the same leaks, and you can greatly improve your winrate by focusing on the list in this 888poker article.

1. Missing Value

There are many different profitable poker styles. The core of every style, and the backbone of any winrate, is the ability to extract maximum value for made poker hands.

Weak players slowplay too often, bet too small and miss thin value opportunities.

• The best players only slowplay in very specific situations and make large value bets when they are strong.
• The best players can also extract thin value with smaller bet sizings in situations where a weaker player would check.

In the modern poker world, poker solvers are a widespread topic of discussion. But what exactly are poker solvers, and how do they work?

What is a Poker Solver?

A poker solver is a type of calculator that can generate “GTO” (Game Theory Optimal) strategies for the game of poker. 

Solvers are currently extremely popular amongst online poker players and are available for purchase online.

The system requirements for running a poker solver are relatively minimal. Most modern home computers will have enough system resources to generate GTO strategies using a poker solver. 

Players looking for an exciting poker holiday by the sea, can pack their bags for Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino in North Cyprus where Merit Poker Retro Vol. 6 series will happen through May 11-22. The festival features more than $5,000,000 in combined guarantees.

The highlight of the festival is the $5,300 Main Event featuring a massive $3 million guaranteed prize pool on May 17-22.

Cash games of various stakes starting from $5-10 and up to the highest blinds, will be available 24 hours during the festival.

Beside the non-stop action at the poker tables and challenging competition alongside with the world’s top players for the attractive prize pools, participants of the Merit Poker Retro series will have an opportunity to spend a five-star holiday in one of the best resorts in North Cyprus, enjoying the nature, clear sea and the services offered here. Merit Poker is well known all around Europe and the Middle East and has become a favorite destination for poker players from more than 38 countries.

2007 World Series of Poker
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino

The Race to Number 11 is On!

Phil Hellmuth at WSOP 2007

Phil Hellmuth, Jr. Playing for the Record at Today’s Final Table

Victory would give him 11 WSOP gold bracelets – all-time lead

Las Vegas, NV (June 11, 2007) – The eyes of the poker world will be on Phil Hellmuth, Jr. today in a quest for what would be his record 11th WSOP gold bracelet. He is a finalist in today’s $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em championship. Play at the final table will commence at 2 pm PST.

Hellmuth’s feat is truly astonishing when considering the mammoth size of the field he encountered in Event #15 at this year’s World Series of Poker presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light. One of the largest preliminary events in WSOP history turned out as 2,628 players signed up for the no-limit tournament. Now — down to the final nine players, Hellmuth arrives ranked second in the chip count with 1,482,000. The current chip leader is Rick Fuller from Monroe, WA with 1,779,000.

Last year, Hellmuth won his 10th gold bracelet, putting him into a three-way tie with fellow poker legends Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan for the “all-time wins” lead. In fact, one of the major storylines going into this year’s WSOP was the race for the 11th gold bracelet and which player would get there first.

Hellmuth appears well on his way to victory. However, he faces a formidable lineup of foes today – including former bracelet winner Scott Clements, who is third in chip the chip count. The final table is rounded out by David Simon, Morgan Machina, Ut Nguyen, Andy Philachack, Fabrice Soulier, and Taylor Douglas – each shooting for their first win at the World Series.

Poker fans can tune in to watch the final table at the official WSOP website: www.worldseriesofpoker.com For the first time in history, the entire final table is being broadcast with hole cards seen by the home audience. Expert commentary will be provided by poker pro and former WSOP winner Robert Williamson and play-by-play man Scott Lauer. Due to a one-hour tape delay, broadcast coverage begins today at 3 pm PST.

2007 World Series of Poker        
Rio All-Suite Casino and Hotel
Official Results

Event #11
Seven-Card Stud World Championship
Buy-In: $5,000
Number of Entries: 180
Total Prize Money: $846,000
Date of Tournament: June 6-9, 2007                    

WSOP 2007 Event #11 Final Results: 

Tournament Notes:

The winner of the “Seven-Card Stud World Championship” at the 2007 World Series of Poker is Chris Reslock. He is originally from Chicago, IL. Reslock, now 58, lives and plays poker for a living in Atlantic City, NJ.

Before turning to poker for most of his income, Reslock was a licensed taxi driver. About ten years ago, Reslock started playing $10-20 hold’em games in Atlantic City casinos. He started making more money at the poker table than as a driver. So, with confidence he could make it as a pro, he quit driving and started to play poker full-time.

Reslock’s breakthrough tournament win was in 2003 at the “Showdown at the Sands” in Atlantic City. In 2005, he won the WSOP Circuit championship at the Atlantic City Showboat (good for $335K). That event was televised by ESPN. With the win, he qualified to play in the 2006 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas. He took fourth place in that tournament (netting $150,000), which was filled with former champions. Reslock won his first WSOP gold bracelet after finishing in the money four times. First place paid $258,453.   

The runner-up was poker superstar Phil Ivey. He fell just short of capturing his sixth WSOP gold bracelet. This was Ivey’s 26^th lifetime cash at the WSOP. At age 31, he is the youngest player to reach that mark in WSOP history.

David Oppenheim finished in third place. He is noted for playing in the highest cash games in the world. Considering the stiff competition Reslock faced in this event, his victory is all the more impressive.

The first female player to make a final table appearance at the 2007 WSOP is Oriane Teysseire. She is from Paris, France. She finished in 7^th place.

Marco Traniello is fast becoming one of poker’s elite. He cashed yet again in this event and become the first player to make it to two final tables at this year’s WSOP.   He finished ninth in the pot-limit hold’em championship four days ago. A surprising fact: Now with 13 cashes since the 2005 WSOP, he has finished in-the-money more times than any other poker player in that same period.

Jerrod Ankenman finished in 10^th-place in this brutally tough field. It was Ankenman’s second cash so far this year. Ankenman is noted for being the co-author of “The Mathematics of Poker” along with two-time gold bracelet winner Bill Chen.

The 13^th-place finisher was Thor Hansen, originally from Norway. With this cash, he jumped up into 18^th-place on the all-time lifetime cashes list. Hansen now has 35. 

Johnny Chan moved up in 16^th-place all-time (cashes) with his 18^th-place showing. However, a much-anticipated Chan-Ivey final table did not materialize.

The crowds inside the Rio to watch all three days of this star-studded event were most likely the largest crowd collectively to ever assemble for a seven-card stud tournament. Several thousand poker fans took turns along the rail to star gaze and watch poker history being made.

Maureen Feduniak has certainly paid her dues as a poker tournament player. She has entered countless WSOP events over the past decade. She came close to winning her first gold bracelet last year. Feduniak put up a noble fight in this event and ended up as the 17^th-place finisher.

The final table was played on the ESPN stage, which has been deemed the “poker arena.”  However, after five straight nights of filming, the cameras were turned off. That did not dampen the spirit of the competition as a large crowd assembled to watch most of the final table competition.

This event has become the de facto “Seven-Card Stud World Championship.” It is the highest buy-in stud event in the world. It attracts the toughest field of any competition, by far. It is a World Series of Poker attraction. Now and henceforth, it shall be the official world championship of the game.

Speaking of the WSOP’s official website, a new feature debuted tonight. WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack writes “The Commish’s Corner” – a personal blog that will chronicle his views of the biggest and most prestigious sporting event on the planet. Pollack’s vision has piloted poker into its next sonic boom and his forthcoming comments should prove insightful and interesting. The Commish’s Corner can be found at: http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/blogs/blog_post.asp?blogID=790.

The Festival Series is heading to King’s Casino Rozvadov at the end of the month for The Festival in Rozvadov, which will run from May 31st to June 9th. Known for the experience they provide on and off the felt, The Festival Series, along with the staff at King’s Resort Live, has announced a packed hospitality schedule.

Activities such as swimming, air hockey, darts, foosball, FIFA, and numerous outdoor games will be available to all players daily. There will also be a karaoke night and a player’s party to enjoy. However, The Festival Series and the staff at King’s have added an exclusive hospitality ticket to various qualifiers. Players who win full packages to The Festival in Rozvadov may have a ticket included in theirs.

The Festival Series is about live poker action, a fully packed tournament schedule, and social side activities. In addition to great tournament structures, players with an exclusive hospitality ticket in their full package will be served an epic hospitality schedule. Find here which packages include hospitality tickets.

Schedule for Exclusive Package Holders

On Friday evening, players holding a hospitality ticket will meet for Welcome Drinks to kick off their festival experience. The adventure will continue with Fun Day at The Fun Area on Saturday. This activity will allow players to enjoy games like air hockey, darts, foosball, and FIFA. There will be a tournament for all four games with added prizes, such as a blackjack or roulette tournament entry.

Sunday will feature Casino School hosted by King’s Casino. Ticket holders will mix it up in various casino games, and three winners will be awarded a Roulette tournament entry worth €125. On Monday, a bus will take ticket holders to Vian Restaurant for the Tuna Extravaganza Dinner. Check out The Festival’s full breakdown for more details.

On Tuesday, players will head to an outdoor swimming pool located 10 minutes away from King’s Resort for Wet and Fun. The private swimming area has access to a bar and a restaurant for lunch, with games like ping pong, volleyball, and plenty of water-based games. On Wednesday, a short walk from the premise, there is a football field where games such as Möllky, Kubb, Boules, and Croquet will be enjoyed. Alongside the games, a barbeque will be hosted for the participants.

Thursday is brewery time. Very close to Rozvadov (the birthplace of lager beer, the Plzeň Region) is the family brewery Pivovar Chodovar, brewing beer since 1573. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the brewery’s history, have a full factory tour and tasting session, and have lunch in the castle’s dungeon.

As host of The Festival, Anastasia Buk leads Friday’s activity, hiding herself at various locations. Find Anastasia will provide adventure and excitement as players continue their search.

The festival’s final weekend in Rozvadov will feature a Player Party that will be open to everyone. Further information will become available closer to the start of the event. After enjoying a great night out, players can take it down a notch on Sunday by joining the City Tour, including the historical sites in Rozvadov.

Schedule for Activities (Open to All Players)

While many of the hospitality events are solely for exclusive package holders, The Festival Series has also lined up activities that can be shared by anyone in attendance. Dedicated to their reputation of being fun on and off the felt, all players can enjoy activities such as air hockey, darts, FIFA, and foosball. A Kings Cup tournament will be available for everyone.

The Kings Cup information:

• Several tournaments (one per game Air hockey, Darts, FIFA, and Table football)
• Running all week from Monday to Friday. (On Monday, the qualifications will be running for this tournament, leading up to the playoffs during the rest of the week)
• Eventual Champions will be crowned on Friday

Besides all the indoor games, players may enjoy outdoor games such as Boules, Croquet, Möllky, and Kubb. There is a daily option to swim at the Outdoor Pool in Rozvadov. King’s Casino will take players with their shuttle bus daily during the day, free of charge.

NB: As a Hospitality Package Holder, you should have a WhatsApp account to join the ‘Hospitality Chat’. Anastasia Buk will inform you about possible extra activities and timetable changes.

The Festival in Rozvadov at King’s Resort Live begins on May 31st, and there are still many opportunities to win your way online. The Festival Series has partnered with the iPoker network to run a host of online qualifiers for the upcoming festival. Over €55,000 in seat-only tickets and full packages, including accommodation, tournament tickets, and a hospitality package, are up for grabs.

From April 12th onwards, many iPoker operators will provide a path to Rozvadov. Options include Daily Phase tournaments, Weekly Finals offering several packages, and Seat-Only qualifiers. The tournaments are available in the lobby now. Players can work up through ‘free buy’ satellites or start directly from the step satellites for as low as €3, up to €15. Phase tickets worth €100 gain entry into the weekly final, held every Sunday.

The Festival Full Package Qualifiers

Road to Flighted Satellite Finals:

• Freebuy Satellites
• Step 1 satellites: €3 Buy-in
• Step 2 satellites: €10 – €15 Buy-in

Flighted Satellite Tournaments

• Daily Day-1 tournaments
• Weekly Finals every Sunday

The €1,600 Full Package includes:

• Main Event Buy-In: €550
• Hotel Accommodation: 6 nights at the 5* King’s Hotel (New or Classic)
  • Double room with entrance to the buffet (once per day) in the Casino + your possible roommate.
  • Check-in: 4^th June 2024 – Check-out: 10^th June 2024
• Hospitality & Marketing Package (for 1 person)

NB: Be aware that travel arrangements are not included in the package. Players will be informed by the operator brand with whom they have qualified.

Highlights of The Festival Series Rozvadov 2024:

Prepare for an epic edition of The Festival Series at King’s Casino Rozvadov, Czech Republic – the European hub of live poker. With a track record of hosting a wide range of events, from small buy-ins to prestigious tournaments like the WSOP Europe, King’s Casino and The Festival Series, guarantee an outstanding 10-day poker festival.

Discover more than 60 unique tournaments, including the flagship €550 Main Event with a massive €500,000 GTD prize pool, the €200,000 GTD The Hendon Mob Championship, and the thrilling €300 Mystery Bounty (€100,000). In addition to the main events, enjoy mixed games at the tournament tables and in the cash game area. Don’t miss the Cash Game Challenge, streamed live on Twitch and YouTube.(Note: If you fancy joining in on The Cash Game Challenge, let one of the Festival’s staff members know before the challenge)

After a day of intense poker action, you can unwind with one of the hospitality events open to all participants. Register through the staff or website at the beginning of the week. Players can also try their luck at the casino tournaments, featuring Franke’s Flip ‘n Goes, Blackjack, Roulette, and Slots tournaments.

€200,000 GTD The Hendon Mob Championship Rozvadov

Players will not want to miss what is expected to be the largest THMC event in Europe ever. With five starting flights, a six-figure guarantee, WSOPE Main Event packages awarded to the final three players, and a Cape Town Million 2024 package for the winner, this is a genuinely extravagant kick-off to an exciting festival.

Day 1A begins at 11 a.m. local time on Friday, May 31st, while Day 1B begins at 6 p.m.

• Buy-in €250
• Starting Stack: 50,000 Chips
• Blind levels of 30 minutes on Day 1s, 40 minutes on Day 2, and 50 minutes on the Final Day.
• Five opening flights, including one 15-minute level turbo flight.
• Late registration until the end of level 10 of Day 1. The Day will end after 16 levels of play.
• Unlimited re-entries.

Head of Partnerships for GPITHM, Roland Boothby, shared his thoughts; “We are thrilled to be teaming up with The Festival and King’s Resort to offer this groundbreaking edition of The Hendon Mob Championship. Not only is the event likely to be the biggest THMC event in Europe on record, but three players will be winning their way into the WSOP Europe Main Event, and another will be heading to Cape Town, South Africa, to play the THMC Cape Town Million in November. Not bad for a €250 opening event!

The Cape Town Million 2024 package is worth approximately €2,000. It includes seven nights of accommodation, transfers to the venue (flights not included), and a THMC Main Event ticket. Full details of the promotion can be found here.

The Festival Series will visit King’s Resort Live on May 31st marking the first time the popular poker series is hosted by one of Europe’s largest poker destinations. To kick off the festivities, there are over €300,000 in guaranteed prize pools during the first few days which includes The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) Rozvadov, expected to be a record-breaker.

The Festival is known for being a mecca for mixed game players, however, the opening weekend will be a feast for Hold’em players as well. Alongside the €200,000 guaranteed THMC Rozvadov there is also a Crazy Pineapple, Knockout, and Win the Button event, each featuring a €10,000 guarantee. Mixed Gamers will have their fill with Pot Limit Omaha, Sviten, 8-Game, and the Mixed Games HORSES Main event adding over €50,000 more in guarantees.

€200,000 GTD The Hendon Mob Championship Rozvadov

Players will not want to miss what is expected to be the largest THMC event in Europe ever. With five starting flights, a six-figure guarantee, WSOPE Main Event packages awarded to the final three players, and a Cape Town Million 2024 package for the winner, this is a truly extravagant kick-off to an exciting festival.

Day 1A gets underway at 11 am local time on Friday, May 31st while Day 1B begins at 6 pm on Friday.

• Buy-in €250
• Starting Stack: 50,000 Chips
• Blind levels of 30 minutes on Day 1s, 40 minutes on Day 2, and 50 minutes on the Final Day.
• Five opening flights, including one 15-minute level turbo flight.
• Late registration until the end of level 10 of Day 1. The Day will end after 16 levels of play.
• Unlimited re-entries.

Head of Partnerships for GPITHM, Roland Boothby shared his thoughts; “We are thrilled to be teaming up with The Festival and King’s Resort to offer this groundbreaking edition of The Hendon Mob Championship. Not only is the event likely to be the biggest THMC event in Europe on record, but three players will be winning their way into the WSOP Europe Main Event, and another will be heading to Cape Town, South Africa to play the THMC Cape Town Million in November. Not bad for a €250 opening event! We look forward to getting The Festival in Rozvadov off to an incredible start.”

The Cape Town Million 2024 package is worth approximately €2,000. It includes seven nights of accommodation, transfers to the venue (flights not included), and a THMC Main Event ticket. Full details of the promotion can be found here.

Weekly Finals on Unibet Poker Continue

Every Sunday the Weekly Final on Unibet with is being played out, with two packages guaranteed to The Festival in Rozvadov.  With a buy-in of €250, you have the chance of winning a live festival package worth €1,500. Feeder satellites to the €250 final are running every day of the week, starting from as little as €0.01c, building up to the daily €50 feeder satellite.

A Sextet of €10,000 Guaranteed Opening Weekend Side Events & More

With over 40 events spread across nine days, The Festival in Rozvadov starts quickly. Running alongside Day 1A of THMC Rozvadov is Day 1A of the €25,000 guaranteed Mixed Games Main Event H.O.R.S.E.S which begins at 3 pm. Soon after, the first of the €10,000 guarantees starts with the Sviten Special event. The other five consist of Crazy Pineapple on Friday night, PLO and the Texas Saturday Knockout on Saturday, and the 8-Game and Win the Button on Sunday.

Sunday also features Day 2 of THMC Rozvadov and the final day of the Mixed Games Main Event. At 6 pm Sunday evening Day 1A of the Mystery Bounty event begins which features a guaranteed prize pool of €100,000. Any player whose luck has run out in the THMC event won’t want to miss that one, with more opportunities to find a bag throughout the week.

For the full schedule and details surrounding The Festival in Rozvadov, check out The Festival’s website.

Poker and pokies are two popular games that are a must-have in any casino. However, there is a considerable difference between them. Poker is not for newbies who have no clue about the game rules. That’s because it is a game that requires skill and strategy. More importantly, it will test your cognitive ability, making it a very fulfilling game.

Pokies, on the other hand, are a game of chance. So, it does not matter if you have vast experience playing casino games. The outcomes of each spin are based on a Random Number Generator. However, these games are designed to provide instant gratification through a combination of relatable symbols and sounds.

Beyond spinning reels and waiting for random outcomes, modern pokies have evolved. The integration of gaming elements through gamification ensures that players enjoy every moment. Modern-day slots include storylines and excerpts from popular movies and stories, making them fun. Poker, on the other hand, involves real-time interaction that makes it super competitive. So, what’s it going to be? Poker or Pokies?

Understanding Pokies

Pokies are the most popular games in any online casino. That is because they are easy to play and do not require any strategy. The first step in understanding how it works, is to visit the best-rated real money online pokies sites in Australia. These sites offer extensive unbiased casino reviews explaining how these games work, their payment methods, welcome bonuses, as well as the pros and cons of each online casino. With the free spins, players can explore the possibility of landing a winning symbol. Usually, the RNG determines the outcomes. So, using an online casino where the RNG is independently audited and verified is best.

Other crucial elements of playing pokies include understanding the Return to Player and winning odds. Typically, these games have their RTP clearly stated. It is a term used to describe how much the machine will likely roll out to players over time. For instance, a pokie with an RTP of 96% will likely pay back $96 for every 100$ deposit. The 4% is considered the house edge, the casino’s default advantage over players for every wager.

Understanding Poker Machines

Poker is one of the biggest games in any online casino. The gameplay combines the elements of luck and strategy to determine the player’s outcome. Luck in that the cards are dealt to the participating players randomly. However, what you do with it is a function of your skill, strategy, or psychological strength. The gameplay is such that the player with the best hand wins. The payout depends on the winning combination as stipulated on the paytable. For instance, the highest-ranking hand is the royal flush.

The trickiest part of playing poker is that a player with the strongest hand can also lose to a simple bluff. In competitions like the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Phil Ivey, Scotty Nguyen, and Chris Moneymaker won the tournament’s main event by bluffing their way to the top on multiple occasions. That way, they cause other players to fold. In the end, the player with the best hand wins the game. Typical examples include Texas Hold’em, Omaha Hi/Lo, and Seven-Card Stud poker.

Comparing Experiences from Playing Poker and Pokies

The goal of playing poker and pokies is to have fun while also winning some money. Nevertheless, both games follow different approaches to providing players with an enjoyable gaming experience. Below is an overview of the expectations regarding player experience from playing poker and pokies.

Long-Term Strategy Vs. Instant Gratification

Poker tests patience, psychology, and emotional intelligence. It is one thing to have a strategy and another to put it to work. Upon receiving the five poker cards during a typical game, the player must patiently rearrange the hand across multiple rounds while waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

For pokies, it is almost the reverse. These games provide players with instant gratification. Each spin takes a few seconds. Afterward, the results are displayed, and if you hit a matching symbol, you get the reward as stipulated.

Player Engagement

Playing poker requires so much attention. A typical table consists of many players. Each one tries to read facial expressions, body language, and patterns for an edge to win. This is usually not accompanied by exciting graphics and sounds.

Conversely, pokies integrate stunning visuals, HD sounds, and symbols, making the experience exciting. Popular pokies like Gonzo’s Quest, Jumanji Next Level, Jurassic Park, and Cleopatra include relatable symbols and sound excerpts from the original movies or stories. So, pokies are your best bet if you are looking for a quick engagement.

Final Thoughts

Poker and Pokies are different in many ways. Poker tests your emotional, psychological, and overall cognitive resolve. It relies on your strategy or ability to convince an opponent to fold their hand through a bluff. Totally opposite, pokies is a straightforward game. All you need to do is spin the reels and wait for a random display of symbols. Slots are designed to be fun through their display, sounds, and symbols. Hence, they provide instant gratification than poker.

The 2024 Irish Poker Open gets underway next week as Europe’s oldest poker tournament will return to the Royal Dublin Society for the second straight year beginning on March 25th. The festival will host 35 events over eight days featuring a €1,000,000 guaranteed Irish Open Main Event and a new Mini Irish Open event boasting €500,000 in guaranteed prize money. The festival also sees The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) return for the fourth time.

Massive fields throughout the festival are expected. The Irish Open’s second year of partnership with PokerStars and Paddy Power has already reaped huge rewards for players with hundreds winning full prize packages or €1,150 Main Event seats. There are over 800 players already having won a seat online or live across the globe including over 450 from PokerStars.

For players attending this year’s Irish Open, the team has released a full guide to Irish Open 2024, in its second year at RDS, which details registration, food and beverages, off-the-felt entertainment and much more. 

The Hendon Mob Championship Returns for the 4th Time

The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) Dublin will take its usual place in the Irish Open schedule as it has done since 2019, running on Tuesday, March 26th. Many marquee names are expected to be in the field including David Lappin, Dara O’Kearney, Fintan Hand, Spraggy, Rory Jennings, Adam McKola, and Niall Farrell.

Cards get in the air at 2 p.m. Entry is €250 with late registration open for the first eight 30-minute levels. Players begin with 25,000 chips and may re-enter one time. THMC has been a growing success within the Irish Open schedule hitting 238 runners in 2019, 332 in 2022, and 400 in 2023.

On top of the custom THMC trophy and THM profile badge for the winner, The Hendon Mob and Sunbet Poker Tour by MJPT are offering The Hendon Mob Championship winners across 2024 a package to the THMC Cape Town Million, later this year. Winners of the package will receive the chance to attend SunBet Poker Tour Cape Town with accommodation, transfers, and a THMC Cape Town Million ticket worth R8,000. For more details on the contest, please check out our post here.

The Hendon Mob team members will be in the room so feel free to drop by and say hello.

€1,000,000 Guaranteed Irish Poker Open Main Event

There are four Day 1 flights for the €1,150 Irish Open Main Event. Day 1A gets underway at noon on Wednesday, March 27th. Day 1B follows on the 28th with two flights on the 29th. All Day 1 qualifiers will return for Day 2 on March 30th with the winner crowned on Day 4.

Players will start with 30,000 chips and 40-minute levels One re-entry is permitted per day and late registration will remain open for 10 levels on each Day 1. Click here for full details of the Main Event.

At the 2023 Irish Open, Scotland’s David Docherty claimed the lion’s share of a €2,428,725 prize pool after topping a field of 2,491 entries. Docherty scored a career-best €365,000 for the win joining the likes of Colette Doherty, Noel Furlong, Mickey Finn, Liam Flood, Joe Beevers, Neil Channing, Ian Simpson, Griffin Benger, and Steve O’Dwyer as Irish Open Champions.

2024 Irish Open Kicks Off With New €500,000 GTD Mini Irish Open

A brand new feature event will help get the festival underway this year as players arriving for the first day of the 2024 Irish Open will get the first crack at qualifying for Day 2 of the €500,000 guaranteed Mini Irish Open. The €200 event runs the length of the festival with eight flights leading to the final day on April 1st.

Starting stacks give 30,000 chips and levels are 20 minutes. Re-entry is unlimited until the close of registration.

Highlights of the Schedule

• Mini Irish Open: March 25-April 1 – €200 (€500,000 GTD)
• The Hendon Mob Championship – 26 March – € 250
• Irish Open High Roller: March 26-27 – €5,000
• Irish Open Main Event: March 27-April 1 – €1,150 (€1,000,000 GTD)
• Irish Open High Roller: March 30-31 – €3,000
• Irish Open PLO Mystery Bounty: March 30-31 – €1,100
• Irish Open Mystery Bounty: March 31-April 1 – €1,100
• Irish Open Ladies: March 28th – €250
• Irish Open Americas Cup: March 27th – €350

The full schedule can be found on the Irish Poker Open website: https://irishpokeropen.com/schedule/

For further information, please contact info@irishpokeropen