PokerListings Set to Shine at Irish Open 2025

The Irish Open 2025

Running from April 10 to April 21 at the Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge, the Irish Open 2025 will last for a whopping 12 days. While we already know the poker action is going to be immense, the infamous Craic Den Player’s Lounge is also promising a never-before seen aftershow.

The Irish Open is the longest-running Hold’em poker tournament in Europe, becoming a live stop that hardly any regulars on the live poker scene dare to miss in Europe (and beyond). and by beyond we mean BEYOND, as players have been known to travel all way from Canada to enjoy this event. Last year alone, the event attracted a total of 3,233 entries in the Main Event resulting in a prize pool of €3,152,175.

We all know that online satellites are vital for live events, and we’ve seen how successful the online qualifiers were at PaddyPower (iPoker) and PokerStars, the official sponsors of the Irish Open 2025. To be honest, it’s been a few years since we’ve seen such an incredible qualifier campaign. As a result, we expect this year’s Main Event to set a new record on the European poker scene.

Cash Game Action

Thanks to a new dedicated cash game room featuring over 50 tables running 24/7 last year, it is safe to say that cash game players will arrive in their own personal Valhalla of poker action. Players will be able to register for the games through the PS Live App, meaning you’ll be able to register from just about anywhere without the need to go to the cash game area.

It looks like the Irish Open 2025 is aiming to make the experience as comfortable as possible for its players, and with this app, it’s already made a huge leap. The separately available bar in the cash game area is surely not to be missed as well!

PokerListings Taking Interviews

As mentioned, Melvin Schroen and Ricardo ‘Tromex’ Matamala will be at the Irish Open 2025 for the entire ride. Don’t be shy when one of them asks you for an interview, as you might even win some great prizes along the way as a thank you for answering a couple of cool questions! (Tip: Get your rock-paper-scissors skills optimal!)

PokerListings has gone in a new direction since January 2024. While the brand is well-known for its presence in the early years of live poker (after the poker boom), they have chosen a completely new approach in the past two years. The Irish Open 2025 organizers, JP McCann and Paul O’Reilly made it possible for us to a attend the event and we’re truly grateful.

Time to shine!

What Else Is on the List?

Of course, all eyes will be set on the Main Event, High Rollers, the Mini Main Event and Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty — but remember, these are not the only events taking place. If you ask us, we’re looking forward to events such as the Deaf Championship, Heads-Up Championship, Ladies Championship, The Hendon Mob Championship, and the America’s Championship. And last but surely not least, the JP Poker Masters Championship, and all other side events.

We cannot wait for this event, and hopefully, you’re looking forward to it as much as we are! Check out the full tournament schedule on the site of The Irish Open 2025.

How to Register for Irish Open 2025 Tournaments Online

1. Sign up to a Luxon Pay account.
2. Fund your Luxon Pay account using your preferred deposit method.
3. Select ‘Shop’ from your Luxon Pay wallet, and then select ‘Irish Open 2025’. You will then see a list of all the Irish Poker Open tournaments. Click on your desired tournament & buy in.
4. When you arrive at the venue, simply visit the Irish Open registration desk to receive your seat assignment

Alternatively, you can enter via your PokerStars Account for all events or your PaddyPower Account for The Main Event.

Photo Credit: Irish Open