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Whilst most of Ireland was enjoying the spring weather, in Athlone, home to the oldest bar in the world, the Springs was welcoming poker players from across the country to play in the Irish Poker Tour Athlone €40K in a Day event. The poker room was packed with players that wanted a piece of the…

This Saturday, April 5th, the Irish Poker Tour returns to one of its most popular stops; Athlone in the very heart of Ireland. This time we are at a brand new venue in the Athlone Springs Hotel and we have put up a massive guarantee of €40,000, all to be won on the day. The…

Chess is known as the game of kings. Poker is the game of life. In one night of playing poker, you can experience everything from joy, excitement, elation, trust, betrayal, success and defeat to name but a few. The one thing you can not predict as in life is how and when these circumstances will…

Those working during the week finally had a chance to come and have a go at qualifying for the €100K for €100 Main Event. Many regular faces from Ireland and afar strutted through the doors hoping to lift the St. Patrick’s Weekend €100K trophy, but first they would have to qualify for the final day.…

“If you take all my chips, they will just replace me with a better player” In the exciting and intense game of wits that is poker, you are never far from a quip or joke at the table. With the background noise of chip stacks clattering and players chattering, the Irish Poker Tour in Dublin’s…

The Irish Poker Tour rolls into Dublin, giving punters the opportunity to spend €100 and battle it out for an astonishing guaranteed prize pool of €100,000. In the run up to the 17th of March which needs no introduction on these shores. Celebrating a man who hated snakes on this plain, as much as Samuel…

All good things must come to an end, but great things remain etched in our memories forever. The Glasgow Poker Festival 2025 at the Alea Casino opened its doors on Main Event Sunday, with those not having banked an entry into the final having one last chance to do so. The Main Event Day 1H…

International Women’s Day, therefore the Irish poker tour was privileged to pay homage to the ladies of the sport. With Tanya Masters spearheading the charge to create a place where women can go head-to-head against each other for high stakes, meet new people and most importantly have some fun. The day kicked off with champagne…

Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to you…If you’re in Glasgow there is no need to walk 500 miles to have a good time. The Alea is primed to shine. With Norway and Scotland taking home trophies on Thursday the newest contenders stepped on to the felt ready to be dealt.…

Thursday morning was radiant, with blue skies and the sun shining, illuminating not only the city but also invigorating the players ready to try out their luck at the Alea Casino. Even those who secured an entry for the Main Event on Sunday, decided to call in to have another crack at it. Thursday’s action…