Poker tournaments in Ireland, and the online poker sites that serve Irish players

Poker tournaments in Ireland this season

The biggest live poker tournament in Ireland is the Irish Poker Open. Its next Dublin festival runs from 18 to 29 March 2027, according to the organiser. Online, the poker sites below run tournaments every day; compare the buy-in, fee and structure before you register.

Follow the poker terms

Our directory identifies poker separately from sports betting. PokerStars’ official sports-exit information says Irish sports access ended on 1 July 2026 while poker was unaffected. That is not a reason to list the brand as an Irish sportsbook.

Compare total costs

Look beyond the advertised buy-in. Tournament fees, re-entries, blind structure and cash-game rake affect what participation costs. A busy global lobby does not guarantee the same tables, promotions or player pools for every account.

Set a stopping point

Decide both a money limit and a session length before playing. Avoid increasing stakes to recover losses. Use account limits or exclusion options when needed and speak to a support service if gambling feels difficult to control.

What these listings mean

These are selected, source-checked starting points, not a complete register or a rating table. The operator’s current product terms and location checks govern eligibility. You must be at least 18. No deposit or withdrawal tests are claimed.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Irish Poker Open?

The next Irish Poker Open festival in Dublin runs from 18 to 29 March 2027, according to the organiser. It is the biggest live poker tournament in Ireland. Tournament dates come from the organisers, so check their official information for changes, and compare the buy-in, fee and structure of any event before you register.

Do I need to check a poker site’s licence separately from its sportsbook in Ireland?

Yes. One familiar name can run sports, casino and poker through different companies in Ireland, so poker should be checked separately from sports betting. A GRAI remote betting licence, in force since 1 July 2026, should not be treated as authorisation for every product. Read the operator’s current poker terms, identify the legal company and check eligibility; you must be at least 18.

How much does an online poker tournament really cost?

More than the advertised buy-in: tournament fees, re-entries and the blind structure all affect the total, and cash games add rake. For players in Ireland, a busy global lobby does not guarantee the same tables, promotions or player pools for every account. Compare the buy-in, fee and structure before you register for any tournament.

How do I set limits when playing poker in Ireland?

Decide both a money limit and a session length before playing, and avoid increasing stakes to recover losses. Use account limits or exclusion options when needed. In Ireland, GamblingCare runs a national helpline on 1800 936 725 if gambling feels difficult to control, and gambling services are for adults aged 18 and over.

Original sources

Paddy Power terms · Betfair terms · PokerStars terms · Revenue licensing guidance

Sources and verification

Checked on 18 October 2026. Tournament dates come from the organisers; licence information comes from the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.