888poker Launches Online Qualifiers for the Irish Poker Open

LONDON, ENGLAND, January 01, 2011

This week sees the beginning of the 2011 Irish Poker Open qualifying satellites on 888poker.com. The Irish Poker Open is the longest running No Limit Holdem tournament in Europe, and second in the world to the World Series of Poker. 888poker is always good for a craic, and this year will be no exception - with plenty of opportunities to join the 888poker team at the IPO!

Every Sunday at 20:05 GMT 888poker is running a $288+12 qualifier where at least one $7,200 package to the Irish Poker Open will be up for grabs. The 888poker IPO package includes;
- EUR3500 Irish Poker Open Main Event seat
- 5 nights at The Burlington Hotel (April 21st to April 26th)
- $1500 travel/spending money
- 888poker live event merchandise kit including Sony Bloggie camera to share your experience on our online community!
- Invitation to 888poker VIP event

An assortment of sub-satellites are available for smaller bankrolls;
- Irish Open Step 3 - $60+$5 - Tuesday, Friday @ 20:05 and Sunday @ 17:05
- Irish Open Step 2 - $13+$1 - Monday, Wednesday & Saturday @ 20:05, Sunday @ 14:05
- Irish Open Step 1 - $2+20c R&A - 1 qualifier for every $14 in the prizepool - Daily around the clock

And each day at 17:35 there are freerolls (open to Bronze level and above) where top 3 receive a free seat to the Irish Open Step 2.

To win your seat to the Irish Poker Open, visit http://www.888poker.com.

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