Irish Open 2026: Ten Trophies Claimed in Opening Week

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03 Apr 2026
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  • €1M+ distributed in the first ten events of 2026 Irish Poker Open.
  • Record-breaking 1,067 entries for the €350 Hendon Mob Trophy.
  • Big wins led by Tudor Bartha (€110K) and Roope Tarmi (€88K).
Irish Open 2026 Martin Byrne
Martin Byrne wins Hendon Mob Championship 2026 (credit: Martyn OBrien)
Europe's longest-running poker festival, the 2026 Irish Poker Open (March 26-April 6), has already distributed over €1M across its first ten completed events. From charity-driven PLO action to record-breaking side championships, here's who’s cashing big so far.

Irish Open Results 2026 April 3

TournamentVictorField/PrizepoolWinner's Cut
€120 PLO Deaf CharityAnthony LoBueN/A€1,550
€350 Big O Title FightBarry GrimeN/A€9,070
€250 Super 50+ SeniorsDavid Smith216 players / €45K€7,900
€300 4-Card PLO RollerChris DowlingN/A€6,850
€1,150 Mystery BountyTudor BarthaN/A€110,700
€350 Hendon Mob TrophyMartin ByrneRecord 1,067 / €321K€44,950
€5K 8-Max High StakesRoope Tarmi€336K€88,000
€1,150 8-Game RollerJohn Kabbaj€71K€19,850
OFC Poker ChampionshipMarius Kalfelis€40K€10,150
€350 1v1 Heads-UpJedrzej Gruszczynski€38K€2,500

Top Events Still to Come

  • Hendon Mob Championship field obliterated previous records (1,067 entries)
  • Bartha's €110K and Tarmi's €88K lead all individual payouts
  • €2.5M Main Event (€1,150) continues Day 1 flights through weekend
Final Week Fireworks: €10K Super High Roller, €3K PLO Championship, multiple 6-Max titles, and Main Event conclusion all pending.

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