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Irish Open Ticket-Only Satellites A Success

Weekly Irish Open Ticket-Only satellites are now running every Thursday evening at 8.05pm, with at least two tickets won each week. Irish Open main event tickets are awarded for every       $ 4,700 in the prizepool. Feeder satellites run daily and buy-ins start from just $ 2.20.

“Our ticket-only super satellites to the Irish Open are always popular and there has been particularly strong demand from players this year” said Eric Booth, Head of Poker for paddypowerpoker.com. “Adding ticket-only sats to the existing Irish Open qualification schedule gives players more options with regards getting to Dublin in April, and since ticket-only qualifiers are also eligible to participate in the €100,000 Sole Survivor promotion, it is no surprise that these satellites are a great success!”

There will be an expanded schedule of ticket-only satellites in the final weeks running up to the hugely anticipated event, the highlight of the Irish poker calendar.

Additionally, the number of Irish Open packages (worth $ 6,500) awarded in the existing Sunday and Tuesday satellites has increased significantly in recent weeks – all the world and his uncle are trying to get to Dublin this April!

If you’ve ever been to the Irish Open in Dublin and spent a few minutes (or a few hours) at the bar, you will understand why the organisers pride themselves on the famous atmosphere that Europe’s longest running poker tournament is known for.

Some of poker’s most famous names certainly enjoyed the experience;

Jesse May – “The most exciting tournament of the year. A vibe and atmosphere like nothing else”

Mike Sexton – “The most entertaining week of big-time poker. Treat yourself to the Irish Open”

Dan Harrington – “Incredible, this is certainly astounding and I think Ireland may lead poker in Europe”

Sorel Mizzi – “I loved playing in the Irish Open, the atmosphere was incredible”

Follow these guys’ lead and start qualifying for your seat in the 2009 Irish Open today.