{"id":594396,"date":"2024-11-04T20:11:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T20:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=594396"},"modified":"2024-11-04T20:11:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T20:11:22","slug":"irish-poker-festival-wraps-up-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/irish-poker-festival-wraps-up-in-dublin","title":{"rendered":"Irish Poker Festival Wraps up in Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poker enthusiasts had another reason to celebrate recently, this time in beautiful Ireland.<\/p>\n

The 2024 Irish Poker Festival<\/a> concluded on November 3, 2024, at Dublin’s Intercontinental Hotel, marking a significant event in the poker calendar. The festival featured a variety of tournaments, including the €3,000 Main Event, which attracted 285 entrants and offered a guaranteed prize pool of €700,000.<\/p>\n

Dublin, renowned for its rich poker history and vibrant culture, provided an ideal backdrop for the festival. The city’s welcoming atmosphere, combined with the luxurious amenities of the Intercontinental Hotel, ensured that participants enjoyed a memorable experience both on and off the tables.<\/p>\n

Main Event Winners and Other Games<\/h3>\n

The Main Event culminated with Finnish player Joni Rantamaki claiming the top prize of €177,000. Rantamaki led the final 18 players into Day 3 and maintained his position to secure the victory. Irish player Conor O’Rourke finished as the runner-up, earning €113,000, while Mark Buckley secured third place with a prize of €70,000.<\/p>\n

CoinPoker, a leading crypto-based poker platform, partnered with the festival to provide players with exclusive online satellite tournaments. These satellites offered participants the chance to secure a €3,000 buy-in to the Main Event and a five-night stay at the Intercontinental Hotel<\/a>, creating an accessible pathway for players worldwide to join the action.<\/p>\n

The festival’s schedule was packed with a variety of events catering to different poker disciplines. Highlights included the €500 LuxonPay Mystery Bounty with a €70,000 guarantee, the €2,500 Omaha Championship guaranteeing €70,000, and the €600 Dublin Poker Cup with a €40,000 guarantee. These events attracted both seasoned professionals and passionate amateurs, ensuring a diverse and competitive field.<\/p>\n

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Main event update from IPF 2024.
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— Irish Poker Festival (@IrishPoker) November 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n