Irish Open 2010 Schedule Announced

December 18 - One of the most exciting European poker tournaments, the Irish Open 2010 will run from Thursday 1st - Monday 5th April 2010.

Paddy Power Poker, official backers of the tournament, announced the full schedule of the event this week.

In addition, the site said that it would be providing an online payment gateway to allow players to pay for the tournament conveniently through its website.

While side events of this competition begin on the 1st, the Irish Open Main Event kicks off on Friday 2nd April and will take place over four days.

"We've further improved the Irish Open side event schedule and I bet that some players will be upset there are not enough hours in the weekend to play them all," said the Head of Poker at Paddy Power Poker, Eric Booth. "We are also delighted to launch the online registration facility for the Irish Open so that players eager to secure their seat at Europe's longest running poker tournament can do so months in advance."

"The Irish Open festival is shaping up very nicely, with all the preparatory work really paying off and more players in our Super Satellites than ever before; the buzz is growing every day!" he added.

The Full Schedule is as follows:

1st April - Irish Open Super Satellite NLH Rebuy

2nd April - Irish Open Main Event; NLH Freezeout Day 1

3rd April - Irish Open Main Event Day 2; Pot Limit Omaha Championship

4th April - Irish Open Main Event Day 3; Pot Limit Omaha Championship Day 2; Ladies NLH Championship Day 1; €1,500 NLH Freezeout Day 1

5th April - Irish Open Main Event Final Table; Ladies NLH Championship Day 2; €1,500 Freezeout Day 2; NLH Scalps Event