With a tradition and history second only to the World Series of Poker, the Irish Open boasts being the longest running No Limit Texas Hold’em tournament in Europe.
Check the William Hill Poker Lobby in the 'Land Based' tab to begin your journey to this outstanding location and eagerly anticipated Irish Open 2012 Main Event!
Past winners have included English poker pro Neil Channing, who took home the top prize of €801,400 in 2008, and home-grown hero Marty Smyth, who defeated Roland de Wolfe in an epic heads up battle to claim €650,000 and the 2007 title.
More recently the 2009 Irish Open Main Event was won by Swedish professional Christer Johansson, and in 2010 20 year old Englishman James Mitchell took the honours, with both champions winning over €600,000. In 2011 the title returned to Ireland, with youngster Niall Smyth taking the trophy and €550,000 to boot.
You could be experiencing this electric atmosphere first hand by qualifying through our fantastic Super
Satellites, taking place from October 30th 2011, right through to 25th March 2012.
Past prize pools for the tournament have exceeded €3 million and this year could be even bigger!
With William Hill Poker running satellites from as little as €2, this is your chance to play in a televised tournament against some of the biggest names in poker and add your name to Poker's Hall of Fame!
All Inclusive Package
Winners of Irish Open Super Satellites win the amazing €4,600 all inclusive package:
- €3,200 + €300 - Main Event Buy-in
- €395 – 5 night’s accommodation and breakfast at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin (April 5th - 10th, 2012)
- €50 – handling fees
- €655 – flights and spending money
