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Day 3 roundup
Day 3 was all about the PLO 8-Max and the long-awaited start of the Main Event. The PLO action was fast and fierce, with Skipper (Zeik Tuit) stating from the outset that he’d had enough of Shane Keary winning all this cash and it was certainly time to “take him down a peg or…
Day 2 Friday Roundup
Friday Wrap – Galway Summer Festival Day two of the Galway Summer Festival delivered a cracking double-header with both Omaha and Hold’em fans getting their fill. The afternoon kicked off with the €250 PLO 8-Max, drawing a lively field of 41 entries. When the dust settled just before the dinner break, it was Michael Merrigan…
Galway Summer Festival – Winners Keary and Harrington Making Headlines On Day 1.
Galway Summer Festival – Winners Keary and Harrington Making Headlines On Day 1. The cards are in the air at the Galway Summer Festival, and already two players have stepped into the spotlight with standout victories. Shane Keary was the first to make his mark, navigating a sharp field to lift the opening…
7th place finish for Team Ireland — proud of the fight!
Our first day at the WCOAP kicked off with a strong start. In Phase 1, I won my opening heads-up match, Ian took down his first PLO, Kate battled to 3rd place, and Killian came in 4th. A solid beginning that gave us plenty of confidence going into the next rounds. Phase 2 and…
Captain’s Run: Team Ireland at the WCOAP
Barely enough time to catch my breath after London, and I’ve now landed in Nottingham for the World Championship of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) at Dusk Till Dawn. This one feels extra special—I’m here not just to play, but to lead as Captain for Team Ireland. 🇮🇪 When I arrived at the hotel, I was…
From Short Stack to £7,650 – My Day 3 Battle at the Women’s Summer Festival
Made it to Day 3—but it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. I came in with only 6 big blinds, which meant the grind was real from the very first hand. Somehow, though, I managed to ladder my way up the pay jumps and squeeze every chip out of my stack. There were some key moments…
Athlone €30K in a day. A special venue that deserves more than 1 day!
Thanks to all the hard working crew at the Irish Poker Tour. You know who you are. Thanks to Athlone Springs who put on a great show for us. And to you the players as always we THANK YOU for brining us all together. Next stop K25 The Killarney Poker Festival. Reactions: ❤️…
Athlone Delivers a Summer Spectacle
This was summer’s finest day of poker, and from the very start it was clear this one was going to be a banger. The Athlone Main Event lived up to all the hype. A massive 264 entries took their seats, with plenty of familiar faces eager to make their mark. Among them was Summer in…
Marius Kukis wins Athlone €30k in a day for €10,200
Rank Name Winnings 1 Kukis, Marius €10,200 800 Points 2 Kingston, Dave €6,600 640 Points 3 Merrigan, Michael €4,500 520 Points 4 Farrell, Killian €3,300 440 Points 5 Glynn, Tomas €2,650 400 Points 6 Cormican, John €2,200 360 Points 7 Bucalie, Dragos €1,800 320 Points 8 Keenan, Gerard €1,435 280 Points 9 Dowling, Ian…
