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Irish Open Poker: From Pub to Global | Cork News
The Irish Open poker tournament just shattered records with over 5,000 entries and a €4.9 million prize pool—making it Europe’s biggest no-limit event since 1980. Players from 86 countries descended on Dublin’s historic Royal Dublin Society, once a livestock hall now perfectly outfitted for poker madness. Born in a pub above a betting shop in 1980 by Dublin bookmaker Terry Rogers, the tournament has grown into a global brand—with festivals already popping up in Sydney and Marrakech and a U.S. stop planned for 2027. Its late-March timing cleverly positions it as the perfect kickoff before…
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