Irish Poker Open 2026: First Wave of Victors Crowned

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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.
Irish Open 2026 Martin Byrne
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

EventChampionEntrants/Prize PoolFirst Place
€120 PLO Deaf ChampionshipAnthony LoBueN/A€1,550
€350 Big O ChampionshipBarry "Big Baz From Bolton" GrimeN/A€9,070
€250 Super Seniors ChampionshipDavid Smith216 entries / €45,057€7,900
€300 Cuatro PLO High RollerChris DowlingN/A€6,850
€1,150 Luxon Mystery BountyTudor BarthaN/A€110,700
€350 Hendon Mob ChampionshipMartin Byrne1,067 entries / €320,847€44,950
€5,000 High Roller 8-MaxRoope Tarmi€336,348€88,000
€1,150 Mixed 8-Game High RollerJohn Kabbaj€71,295€19,850
Open Face Chinese ChampionshipMarius Kalfelis€39,692€10,150
€350 Heads-Up ChampionshipJedrzej 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.

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