Dublin will host the  Irish Poker Open 2011, a tradition since the tournament started. A field of professional and amateur  poker players  will gather at the poker tables of the championship trying to take home the coveted first prize. Dave Ulliot, former champion Neil Channing and Julian Thew will be there to compete.

The Irish Poker Open 2011 will feature  poker Texas Hold'em  tables and a buy-in of 3,500€ in the main event that will . Besides the main event, which will begin on 22nd April. Other events that will take place during the Irish Poker Open include a Pot Limit Omaha Championship of € 825, a Ladies Championship of € 330, NLH and NLH Freezeout Scalps of € 270 + € 30 + € 30.

Since the beginning of the year  online poker rooms  have been offering players the chance to qualify through online poker tournaments. Poker players can win packages that besides the entry to the main event also include accommodation and other special treats that vary depending on the site.

James Mitchell  won the Irish Poker Open in 2010 and received a prize of 600,000€. Organizers expect the prize pool to reach the 2€ million this year, which means the winner of the  poker tournament  will take home a large prize.