There’s a showdown in Europe’s poker capital.

The Irish Open is the European tournament of choice for poker pros and guarantees poker action of the highest quality.  Every year, the very best of the poker world get together to battle it out for the coveted winner’s title.  And for the first time, bwin users can be part of the action!

Up for grabs are $8,000 Irish Open Packages
There are at least 32 exclusive packages up for grabs in different qualification tournaments.

The $8,000 Irish Open 2010 Package includes:
• $5,300 Main Event buy-in
• $2,000 for travel costs/spending money
• $700 for accommodation

Travel dates: 02.04. to 05.04.2010.

There are three routes that lead to Dublin
There will be plenty of opportunities to qualify for the Irish Open 2010 from 17.01. to 21.03.2010. In addition to the traditional route, there are two new bwin tournament formats.

• $300+20 Qualifier Route
The traditional route: make it through to the Irish Open in 2 tournaments. Qualifiers start from $2. There are at least 9 guaranteed packages.

• Bounty Hunter
3 chances to clean up: 1 package is on offer for the winner of the Grand Final. The top 6 head hunters will then get a second opportunity to win a package in a private tournament. There will also be $30 for every opponent they take down. What more could a poker fan want? There are at least 18 guaranteed packages

• Lucky Steps Freerolls
This is a brand-new format: the name of the game is “All in” for every hand. One hand will decide. This is pure excitement with 5 guaranteed packages.

(bwin Press Release)