Friday, Feb. 3, 2006

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Irish Open poker tournament announced

By Lianne Elias

The 25th annual Irish Open poker tournament will take place at Jurys Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, during the Festival of Poker from April 14-17 (Easter weekend), it has been announced. The tournament, which is one of the richest on the international poker circuit, will offer a guaranteed prize pool of €1 million plus €50,000 in added sponsorship money. Players can buy-in to the main event for €3,200.

Organizers are expecting top players from Ireland, Britain, Europe, and the United States to compete in the championship, which begins on Saturday, April 15, at 4 p.m. Live qualifying satellites will be held in casinos throughout the U.K. and Europe.

The Irish Open is one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious No-Limit Hold'em tournaments. Past competitors have included the legendary Stu Ungar as well as Amarillo Slim Preston and Doyle Brunson.

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