FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Main Event

A- Entry is €1,150 (€1,000 + €150 reg fee)

A – You can play as many of the 4 x Live Day 1’s you choose to.

A- Yes, there is an optional re-entry available for each Live Day 1 until the end of play.

A – No, you can not buy-in on Day 2 before the start of play.

A – Only your highest stack will be carried through to Day 2.

A – We will pay 15% of the field.

A – Yes, the winner will receive an official Irish Open 2024 Trophy.

Payments Methods

– Cash

– Debit/Credit Card

Luxon

– Poker Stars account (All games) Paddy Power Poker – Main Event Only

A – The exchange rate will vary from day to day based on the rates that day

A – Yes there is an ATM Facility at the Venue

A – Yes we accept all types of foreign currency, rates will be dependent on the daily rates

A – NO, we do offer this facility. DBI can be made from Poker Stars for all events and Paddy Power Main Event only.  Tournament Wins can be transferred back to account

Online Satellites

See Our Satellites Section for details.

– All tickets for the Irish Poker Open Main Event won via an Online platform MUST be used in the destination event.

– The operators will facilitate the transfer of tickets on an individual basis if required once your first ticket has been used.

– Under NO circumstances will there be refunds given by the event organisers.  All unused tickets will be entered into the destination event.  The onus is on the player to play the first ticket and then arrange transfer to another player if required of additional tickets won.

What happens if I win a satellite and cannot play the event?

– There are no refunds or cash alternatives available if a player is unable to play the event. If you cannot attend the event the seat will be forfeited.

All event tickets won through sponsorship partners must be used exclusively for the designated destination event as specified in the sponsorship offer. The transfer or use of these tickets for other events or purposes is strictly prohibited.

If a participant successfully wins multiple event tickets through different sponsorship companies, the responsibility lies with the player to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the specific terms and conditions of each sponsoring entity. Each sponsoring company may have its own set of rules and restrictions regarding seat redemption and utilisation, and participants are advised to review and comply with these terms.

A – No, there are no online satellites available for any other tournaments.

A – Everyone is welcome at The Irish Poker Open – the more the merrier

Hotel Info

The RDS in Dublin City Centre

A full list of preferred hotels and rates will be issued soon

Rates are dependant on your choice of hotel.

Most check-in are from 3pm. Early check-in may be possible but you’ll need to contact the hotel you have chosen.

General

Yes – Click here for details. Vlogging Guidelines here.

Yes! As always, there’ll be no letting up on the cash game action at this year’s event! Cash games will be running at the Royal Dublin Society venue around the clock. Subject to demand, all kinds of variants will be on offer, starting from €1/€2 NLH.

Rake: 5% Capped at €15 on €1/€2 & 5% Capped at €20 on €1/€2/€5 and Higher

A- Yes, all players will be required to provide photographic proof of identification.

A – It is a possibility. By participating in any of the tournaments at the Festival, players acknowledge that they may appear on broadcasting footage and agree to same.

A – Please email info@irishpokeropen.com for any further queries you may have.

– All tickets for the Irish Poker Open Main Event won via an Online platform MUST be used in the destination event.

– The operators will facilitate the transfer of tickets on an individual basis if required once your first ticket has been used.

– Under NO circumstances will there be refunds given by the event organisers.  All unused tickets will be entered into the destination event.  The onus is on the player to play the first ticket and then arrange transfer to another player if required of additional tickets won.

What happens if I win a satellite and cannot play the event?

– There are no refunds or cash alternatives available if a player is unable to play the event. If you cannot attend the event the seat will be forfeited.

All event tickets won through sponsorship partners must be used exclusively for the designated destination event as specified in the sponsorship offer. The transfer or use of these tickets for other events or purposes is strictly prohibited.

If a participant successfully wins multiple event tickets through different sponsorship companies, the responsibility lies with the player to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the specific terms and conditions of each sponsoring entity. Each sponsoring company may have its own set of rules and restrictions regarding seat redemption and utilisation, and participants are advised to review and comply with these terms.

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure in (but not limited to) any obligation to offer a guaranteed prize pool, in the event of acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control including (but not limited to) acts of God, fire, explosion, accidental damage, flood, earthquake, adverse weather conditions  or other natural disaster, communicable diseases including, but not limited to, bird flu and swine flu, war, threat of or preparation for war, terrorist attack, civil war, civil commotion or riots and voluntary or mandatory compliance with any law (including a failure to grant any licence or consent needed or any change in the law or interpretation of the law.