Irish Open 2024: Fintan and Spraggy Need You for Team Ireland vs Team England Challenges
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.
PokerStars and Paddy Power Share Schedule for 2024 Irish Open
Irish Open History & Past Champions
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.
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's proudest poker achievement is winning the only tournament he has ever played in Las Vegas, the prestigious $60 Flamingo evening event.
