Winamax Poker Open Main Event Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Welcome to the PokerNews coverage of the 2019 Winamax Poker Open Main Event. Last year a record field of 1,191, with Karol Wojciechowski emerging triumphant and taking home €89,716.
Day 1a gets underway later today at 12:00 local time, and as usual, a large crowd is expected to look to become the eleventh winner of the Winamax Poker Open here in Dublin.
The tournament costs just €500 to enter, and is played in a six-max format throughout, a format these days that is not only highly desirable but well-received among the poker players who compete in the festival.
For Day 1a, PokerNews will be focusing on the conclusion of the €1,000 High Roller which resumes at 12:30 p.m. but don't worry, we'll bring you a round-up of the day's play with who is advancing at the of play in the Main Event.
Former Winners
| Year | Field | Winner | First Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 313 | Alan Trueick | €40,142 |
| 2011 | 656 | Steven King | €63,000 |
| 2012 | 818 | Cyril Delaire | €65,000 |
| 2013 | 1,086 | Jerome Guermeur | €75,000 |
| 2014 | 994 | Tom Kitt | €75,000 |
| 2015 | 959 | Pierre Calamusa | €70,000 |
| 2016 | 978 | Antonin Teisseire | €72,000 |
| 2017 | 1,096 | Otto Richard | €92,000 |
| 2018 | 1,191 | Karol Wojciechowski | €89716 |
Players will receive 50,000 in chips and play twenty 30-minute levels. On day 2 there will be eighteen 35-minute levels and on Day 3, the levels will increase to 40 minutes and play to a winner.
Late registration is open for 16 levels on all Day 1s, with players allowed a single re-entry. Players may also opt to forfeit their stack at the end of a Day 1 in order to take part in a different Day 1.
With a raft of off-the-felt activities, PokerNews will be on hand to make sure you get the very best taste of the atmosphere here at the Citywest hotel. From beer pong to the Irish Party, we'll be there every step of the way!