Additional Events Scheduled for 2009 Irish Poker Championship, by Brett Collson - Poker News Daily - 31st December 2008
The PartyPoker Irish Poker Championship (IPC) will kick off on January 2nd from the Radisson SAS Hotel in Galway, Ireland. On top of the intense play at the tables, event organizers have also added a “Main Event” of different sorts this time around in the form of a singing contest. Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott, Jon “Skalie” Kalmar, and Kenna James will take to the microphone in what should be an entertaining exhibition as part of the four-day event.
“The Radisson SAS Hotel on Galway Bay is soundproofed and ready to go. We’re just surprised that there is no sign of Marcel Luske yet,” a PartyPoker spokesman said. “In all seriousness, however, this promises to be a fun spectacle. Skalie used to be the lead singer of a punk band, the Devilfish is well known for his excellence in tickling the ivories, while James has recorded his own material and received great reviews. We suspect that no matter how good they are, though, whoever steps up to sing the first Irish song is likely to get the best reception!” The identity of the panel of judges has not yet been publicly revealed.
Europe’s first major poker tournament of 2009, the Irish Poker Championship Main Event is a €2,000 buy-in event and is expected to attract many of the world’s top players. Among the latest confirmations for the Main Event are Julian Gardner, Poker News Daily columnist and World Poker Tour Host Mike Sexton, Padraig Parkinson, Surinder Sunar, Noel Furlong, BoylePoker pro Marty Smyth, Ciaran O’Leary, and Andy Black.
Last year’s PartyPoker IPC Main Event champion was Jude Ainsworth, who took €180,000 and a crystal trophy back to his home in Galway City by defeating runner-up Mike McCool heads-up. Ainsworth was a crowd favorite at the 2008 IPC and will return to defend his title in the New Year.
In addition to the Main Event, there will be a number of side events and satellites taking place, while a special party will be thrown on New Year’s Day featuring a full bar, food, and entertainment.
Europe’s premier charity poker event, Poker for the Homeless, will also take place in conjunction with the IPC. The €330 charity event, formerly known as Simon Poker Day, has so far generated over €100,000 for homeless charities in Ireland. It will take place on Sunday, January 4th and see a host of big-name players take to the felt. €100 from each buy-in goes directly to the charity.
“We’re moving to Galway for this event and are very grateful for all the support we’ve had from our sponsors,” said Parkinson, one of the organizers of Poker for the Homeless. “Local homeless charities will benefit directly from this event and, as usual at an Irish tournament, we plan to have some fun along the way.” (Credit: Poker News Daily)
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