Irish Open 2024: Fintan and Spraggy Need You for Team Ireland vs Team England Challenges

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Irish Open Challenge

The Irish Open is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and this year promises even more excitement as PokerStars Team Pros Fintan Hand and Benjamin Spragg go head-to-head in a series of challenges as part of Team Ireland vs Team England. Set against the backdrop of the Royal Dublin Society, from March 25 to April 1, this festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.

The festivities kick off with a variety of challenges in the Irish Open Entertainment Lounge, where players can witness Fintan and Spraggy battle it out in activities ranging from flip-cup, darts, and beer pong tournaments to scavenger hunts and jockey races. Open to all players, these challenges guarantee heaps of fun and entertainment.

But here’s the twist – Fintan and Spraggy are recruiting players to join their teams. Both pros are offering a Silver Pass Package worth $2,500 to someone in their community. This lucky individual not only gains entry to the Irish Open Main Event, Irish Open Side Event, and Mini Irish Open, but also gets the chance to compete alongside the pros in various challenges and activities.

To be in with a chance of winning, players need to follow Fintan and Spraggy on social media platforms like X/Twitter and tune in to their streams for giveaway details.

The Silver Pass Package includes:

  • €1,150 Irish Open Main Event entry
  • €550 Irish Open Side Event entry
  • €200 Mini Irish Open entry courtesy of the Irish Open
  • Cash to cover travel & accommodation expenses
  • Membership in either Team Ireland or Team England alongside Fintan and Spraggy
  • VIP treatment with exclusive activities
  • Tips & tricks tutorials with poker pros
  • Limited edition merchandise and much more!

The Irish Open 2024, sponsored by PokerStars and Paddy Power, guarantees an electrifying poker experience with a whopping €1 million prize pool in the €1,150 buy-in Main Event, along with prestigious High Roller events featuring €3,000 and €5,000 buy-ins.

Win a €1,150 Irish Open Ticket For Only €1

2024 Irish Open Satellites and Full Schedule

Satellites for the Irish Open are currently running on PokerStars. Players can win direct buy-ins to the Main Event or packages covering both the buy-in and expenses.

DateTimeBuy-InTournament
25/03/202314:00€310 + €40Event 1: Championship Event - €350 NLH 6-Max
25/03/202318:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/A
25/03/202320:00€100 + €15Event 3: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
25/03/202320:00€500 + €50Event 4: €550 PLO Mystery Bounty
26/03/202312:00€310 + €40Event 5: Championship Event - €350 NLH Heads-Up
26/03/202314:00€215 + €35Event 6: €250 "THMC" The Hendon Mob Championship
26/03/202316:00€500 + €30Event 7: €530 HighRoller Satellite
26/03/202318:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/B
26/03/202320:00€4750 + €250Event 8: €5,000 HighRoller 8-Max
26/03/202320:00€500 + €30Event 9: €530 HighRoller Satellite
26/03/202320:00€100 + €15Event 10: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 10 Seats GTD
27/03/202312:00€1000 + €150Event 11: Irish Open €1,150 Main Event - €1,000,000 GTD Day 1/A
27/03/202312:00€100 + €15Event 12: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
27/03/202314:00€310 + €40Event 13: €350 America's Cup
27/03/202316:00€100 + €15Event 14: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
27/03/202318:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/C
27/03/202318:00€310 + €40Event 15: Championship Event - €350 PLO 6-Max
27/03/202320:00€100 + €15Event 16: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 20 Seats GTD
28/03/202312:00€1000 + €150Event 11: Irish Open €1,150 Main Event - €1,000,000 GTD Day 1/B
28/03/202312:00€100 + €15Event 17: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
28/03/202314:00€215 + €35Event 18: €250 Irish Open Ladies Event
28/03/202316:00€100 + €15Event 19: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
28/03/202318:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/D
28/03/202320:00€500 + €50Event 20: €550 Mystery Bounty
28/03/202320:00€100 + €15Event 21: €115 Irish Open Main Event Satellite - 20 Seats GTD
29/03/202311:00€100 + €15Event 22: €115 Irish Open Main Event Turbo Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
29/03/202312:00€1000 + €150Event 11: Irish Open €1,150 Main Event - €1,000,000 GTD Day 1/C
29/03/202314:00€100 + €15Event 23: €115 Irish Open Main Event Turbo Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
29/03/202317:00€100 + €15Event 24: €115 Irish Open Main Event Turbo Satellite - 5 Seats GTD
29/03/202320:00€1000 + €150Event 11: Irish Open €1,150 Main Event - €1,000,000 GTD Day 1/D
30/03/202311:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/E
30/03/202312:00€1000 + €150Event 11: Irish Open €1,150 Main Event - €1,000,000 GTD Day 2
30/03/202313:00€300 + €30Event 25: €330 HighRoller Satellite
30/03/202314:00€500 + €50Event 26: €550 JP Poker Masters
30/03/202316:00€2750 + €250Event 27: €3,000 HighRoller 8-Max
30/03/202318:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/F
30/03/202320:00€1000 + €100Event 28: €1,100 PLO Mystery Bounty
31/03/202311:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/G
31/03/202312:00€1000 + €150Event 11: Irish Open €1,150 Main Event - €1,000,000 GTD Day 3
31/03/202312:00€1000 + €100Event 29: €1,100 NLH Mystery Bounty
31/03/202315:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/H
31/03/202320:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Day 1/I
31/03/202320:00€1000 + €100Event 30: €1,100 PLO
01/04/202312:00€1000 + €150Event 11: Irish Open €1,150 Main Event - €1,000,000 GTD Final
01/04/202312:00€215 + €35Event 31: €250 Irish Open Seniors Event
01/04/202313:00€170 + €30Event 2: Mini Irish Open €200 - €500,000 GTD Final
01/04/202314:00€500 + €50Event 32: €550 PLO 6-Max
01/04/202316:00€1000 + €100Event 33: €1,100 NLH Turbo
01/04/202318:00€310 + €40Event 34:€350 Liam Flood Memorial 6-Max Turbo Event
01/04/202320:00€100 + €15Event 35: €150 NLH Turbo

PokerStars and Paddy Power Share Schedule for 2024 Irish Open

Irish Open History & Past Champions

Steve O'Dwyer
Steve O'Dwyer

The Irish Open holds a special place in the hearts of poker enthusiasts worldwide. As the longest-running no-limit hold'em tournament outside of Las Vegas, it boasts a rich history dating back over 42 years. The event gained international recognition in 1984 when 25 American players, including poker legends Stu Ungar, Chip Reese, and Doyle Brunson, flocked to Dublin. Since then, it has continued to thrive, attracting players from all corners of the globe.

Notable champions such as Steve O’Dwyer and Griffin Benger have left their mark on the Main Event, adding to the tournament's prestige and allure. O’Dwyer's victory in 2022, in front of his hometown crowd, remains a highlight in Irish poker history.

YearPlayerPrize
2023David Docherty€365,000
2022Steve O’Dwyer€318,700
2020Pablo Silva€462,100
2019Weijie Zheng€300,000
2018Ryan Mandara€250,000
2017Griffin Benger€200,000
2016Dan Wilson€150,000
2015Ioannis Triantafyllakis€200,000
2014Patrick Clarke€200,000
2013Ian Simpson€265,000
2012Kevin Vandersmissen€420,000
2011Niall Smyth€550,000
2010James Mitchell€600,000
2009Christer Johansson€600,000
2008Neil Channing€801,000
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Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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