A Thrilling Start to the Irish Poker Tour Final!

Day 1 of the Irish Poker Tour Final has set the stage for an unforgettable weekend of high-stakes poker. With players bringing their A-game across multiple events, the excitement is palpable, and the competition is only heating up.

The day kicked off with the Leaderboard Playoff, where the stakes were sky-high. With a €42,400 prize pool on the line, the competition was fierce, but one player—lovingly nicknamed “Cookie Jar Carr”—stole the show, claiming back-to-back league playoff victories and walking away with €7,000 after a heads-up deal. Joining the winners’ circle were Paul Carr, Shane Keary, and Duane McDonnell, who each secured Glasgow VIP packages to celebrate their hard-earned success.

Over in the Main Event Day 1A, 169 players took to the tables, each dreaming of making it to the next stage. At the end of an intense day of play, Eric O’Gorman emerged as the chip leader, stacking an impressive 300,000 chips and putting the rest of the field on notice as the event moves forward.

Meanwhile, the Mystery Bounty drew just as much attention, with 169 entries creating a €35,870 prize pool, including €16,300 set aside for bounties. The moment of the day came when Damien Byrne pulled a massive €2,000 bounty from the box, much to the delight of the crowd. After all the action, the tournament crowned its champion: Koen Lauers, who secured the top spot with an impressive win, taking home €8,850 along with €4,350 in bounties in a thrilling conclusion.

And finally, the No-Limit Hold’em (NLH) event brought 51 players together to battle for their share of a €6,150 prize pool. After a day of intense action, the tournament crowned its champion: Titanium (Sia Browne), who emerged victorious in a thrilling finale.

With two more days of poker action ahead, the story is far from over. Who will rise to the occasion and etch their name in Irish Poker Tour history? Stay tuned for more twists, turns, and triumphs as the festival continues! 🃏🍀♠️♥️♣️♦️