Narcis Nedelcu Wins Record-Breaking Irish Open Main Event After Five-Way Chop (€336,798*)
Level 44
: Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante
Romanian grinder Narcis Nedelcu has won the record-breaking 2026 edition of the €1,150 Irish Poker Main Event. He outlasted a field of 5,003 entries to win the trophy and took home €336,798 after a five-way deal, more than doubling his previous best live score.
Stay tuned for an interview with the winner and a recap of the day.
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narcis Nedelcu | Romania | €336,798* |
| 2 | Danilo Donnini | Italy | €257,662* |
| 3 | Vasyl Palandiuk | Italy | €255,188* |
| 4 | Daryl McAleenan | Ireland | €250,493* |
| 5 | Oliver Gayko | Germany | €285,379* |
| 6 | Francesco Gisolfi | Italy | €105,070 |
| 7 | Isaac Barker | United Kingdom | €80,800 |
| 8 | Matthew Twomey | Ireland | €62,170 |
| 9 | Edward Dunphy | Ireland | €47,800 |
* denotes ICM deal
