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Irish Poker Open 2026: First Wave of Victors Crowned

By Pessi Lamm

03 Apr 2026

Pessi Lamm 03 Apr 2026

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Hendon Mob Championship saw 1,067 entrants, generating €320K.
Tudor Bartha's €110K Luxon Mystery Bounty is the largest payout.
Anticipated events include the €2.5M GTD Main Event and other high-stakes rounds.

Martin Byrne crowned The Hendon Mob Championship winner (credit: Martyn OBrien)

The 2026 Irish Poker Open continues its legendary run from March 26 through April 6, already producing memorable moments and substantial payouts across its packed schedule. As Day 9 approaches, ten side events have reached their conclusion, showcasing everything from mixed-game mastery to high-roller showdowns.

Irish Poker Open Results 2026 April 3

Event	Champion	Entrants/Prize Pool	First Place
€120 PLO Deaf Championship	Anthony LoBue	N/A	€1,550
€350 Big O Championship	Barry "Big Baz From Bolton" Grime	N/A	€9,070
€250 Super Seniors Championship	David Smith	216 entries / €45,057	€7,900
€300 Cuatro PLO High Roller	Chris Dowling	N/A	€6,850
€1,150 Luxon Mystery Bounty	Tudor Bartha	N/A	€110,700
€350 Hendon Mob Championship	Martin Byrne	1,067 entries / €320,847	€44,950
€5,000 High Roller 8-Max	Roope Tarmi	€336,348	€88,000
€1,150 Mixed 8-Game High Roller	John Kabbaj	€71,295	€19,850
Open Face Chinese Championship	Marius Kalfelis	€39,692	€10,150
€350 Heads-Up Championship	Jedrzej Gruszczynski	€38,490	€2,500

Highlights

The Hendon Mob Championship obliterated its previous record with 1,067 entrants generating €320K
Tudor Bartha's €110K Luxon Mystery Bounty victory marks the festival's biggest single payout so far
Roope Tarmi's €88K High Roller score showcases elite-level play in the €5K event
Multiple Day 1 flights remain for the €1,150 Main Event (€2.5M GTD)
Upcoming Must-Watch Events: €3K PLO High Roller, €10K Super High Roller, €5K 6-Max Championship, and the Main Event finale all still ahead.