Irish Poker Open Prize Pool Euro 2 Million

The 26th Irish Poker Open will have a guaranteed prize pool of Euro 2 million, according to the sponsor of the tournament, Paddy Power. This event is one of Europe's most respected tournaments, with the name of the game being No Limit Texas Holdem poker. Next year's huge prize pool will certainly draw in the crowds from across Europe and the world, making it not only one of Europe's largest tournaments, but richest as well.Participants can qualify for the event at Paddy Power Poker or buy in directly for Euro 3,300 plus pay a Euro 200 registration fee. The big event will take place during Easter weekend in 2007 in Dublin, Ireland.Paddy Power most recently hit the news with their sponsorship of the world's largest strip poker tournament.