When you walk through the doors of the Adelaide Casino in Sligo, the décor and furnishings create a sense of calm. At the back is the poker area, which has been meticulously designed to offer the perfect setting in which to play poker. Last time out, we had a great turnout on a wet November evening. With the sun yet again back with a vengeance, that has not stopped the poker players flocking in their droves.

First up was the Adelaide €20k in a Day 1A which saw a total of 129 making up the field. In the mix was the Bryant Brothers, Ray and Robbie Bryant, both having picked up trophies at the last IPT event in Dundalk and ready to strike while the iron was hot.

Also pulling up a pew fresh from her birthday celebrations was Tanya Masters. Trying her luck again was runner-up at the last event in Sligo, Laura Sentes, hoping to do one better this time around.

From this field there were 19 players who made it through to the final, with the biggest stacks bagged up by Robert John Crawford who had 380,000. Shane Bunnett managed to pull in 512,000, while the largest stack went to Tadgh Kelly who had 570,000.

Next up was the Hyper 1B, from this flight there were 58 players in the mix. In total 15 players made it through to the final. The biggest stack was bagged by Charlie Porter who had 306,000. The second largest stack brought forward from this flight was with Robbie Bryant who had 230,000.

At 9.30pm sharp players took their seats for the final. From a total of 187 entries, we were left with 33.  The great turnout throughout the day saw the guarantee easily surpassed, topping out at €30,515.

When it got down to the final table it was hard not to see a familiar story developing yet again.

Knock? Knock?

Who’s there?

Robbie Bryant…

Yet again, the Tullamore man navigated the entire field to make it into the final three. Control shifted between them, and eventually a deal was discussed and agreed upon. An ICM deal was agreed, with play continuing for the trophy and €900.

In third place was Matthew Blayney who took home €4,600. Battling it out in the heads up was Donegal’s Charlie Porter who had, what seemed like an insurmountable task of stopping Robbie on his way to yet another winner’s photo.

As is so often the case at the IPT, it feels more like a community than a competition. With Robbie’s recent run of form, the crowd, his brother and even himself, were saying they would be delighted to see Charlie take home the trophy.

Charlie is an IPT regular who has had a very good run of form of late (Winner of Northwest Poker Bundoran €15k – One Day, Bundoran – € 3,365, June 2026) and it’s very rare you don’t see him with a smile on his face enjoying every moment with those in the poker world.

Charlie had taken a sip of his beer when he agreed upon the 3-way ICM deal, looking like a man who was happy with his days work. Although he didn’t leave with the trophy, Charlie Porter left in 2^nd place with €4,890.

Robbie Bryant has been humble and resilient throughout his recent rise to the top of the Irish Poker Tour leaderboard and adds yet another trophy to the ever-growing collection at the Midlands Card Club, Tullamore.

Winner of the Adelaide €20k in a Day Final was Robbie Bryant, €6,225.

Congratulations to Robbie and all those in Tullamore who eagerly await the updates from the twins when they are on the road.

Until the next time….

July 23, 2026 – July 26, 2026 – The Green Isle Dublin – IPT