More big names set for the 2009 Irish Open

More big names set for the 2009 Irish Open

Monday, 23 March 2009

The 2006 World Series Of Poker Main Event winner Jamie Gold is the latest high profile professional to confirm his attendance at the 2009 PaddyPowerPoker.com Irish Poker Open.

Online high stakes legend and CardRunners lead instructor Brian ‘sbrugby’ Townsend will also be making the trip across the Irish Sea from his new home in Brighton for the event which takes place over the Easter weekend. Also confirmed is the larger than life Australian Tony G.

They join a tough field which already includes defending champion Neil Channing, WSOP bracelet winner Marty Smith and Phil ‘unabomber’ Laak.
The 3,200+300 euros buy in main event takes place from 10th to 13th April 2009 at the Citywest Resort in Dublin with players competing for a prize pool of over 3 million euro.

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