The excitement is building for poker enthusiasts as the 2025 Galway Poker Festival approaches, scheduled to take place at The Galmont Hotel in Galway from January 1-6. Featuring a €300,000 guaranteed Main Event, this festival is the perfect way to kick off the New Year. But before that, there’s a treat in store—the Irish Poker Tour Final at The Green Isle Hotel in Dublin, running from December 27-29.
For those wondering how to fill the gap between Christmas and New Year, the Irish Poker Tour Final has you covered. This poker-packed event features four thrilling tournaments, including the €200 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event with a guaranteed €125,000 prize pool.
The Main Event offers five starting flights, catering to all types of players. Highlights include a turbo-structured Day 1D on December 28 at 9:00 p.m. and a lightning-fast hyper-turbo Day 1E at 11:00 a.m. on December 29. The action culminates later that day when the champion is crowned.
Irish Poker Tour Final Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 27 Dec | 2:00 p.m. | NLHE IPT Leaderboard Playoff | €50,000 |
| 3:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Paddy Power Mystery Bounty | €25,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE Main Event Day 1A | €125,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE Friday Night | €5,000 | |
| Sat 28 Dec | 11:00 a.m. | €200 NLHE Main Event Day 1B | €125,000 |
| 1:00 p.m. | €250 PLO 4-Card 7-Max | €5,000 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE Main Event Day 1C | €125,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE | €5,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE Main Event Day 1D Fast | €125,000 | |
| Sun 29 Dec | 11:00 a.m. | €200 NLHE Main Event Day 1E Hyper | €125,000 |
| 11:30 a.m. | €50 NLHE Dublin Cup Satellite | 4x seats | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Main Event Day 2 | €125,000 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | €300 NLGE Dublin City Cup 8-Max | €15,000 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE MonsterStack | €10,000 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | €200 PLO 4/5 Card 7-Max | €5,000 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | €100 NLHE Galway Package Satellite | €3,000 |
Galway Poker Festival Kicks Off 2025 in Style
Once you’ve conquered the Irish Poker Tour Final, it’s time to gear up for the Galway Poker Festival. This signature event, the first stop of the 2025 Irish Poker Tour, promises an unforgettable poker experience.
The €700 Main Event, running from January 1-6, is the star of the show. Boasting a €300,000 guarantee, it promises massive payouts and intense competition. To put things into perspective, last year’s Main Event drew 833 players, creating a €434,077 prize pool. Derek Baker took home €83,500 after defeating a talented final table that included Tomas Geleziunas, Cathal Shine, Ivan Tononi, and Marc MacDonnell.
2025 Galway Poker Festival Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 1 Jan | 6:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE Festival Opener | €5,000 |
| 9:00 p.m. | €100 Main Event Satellite | 3x seats | |
| Thu 2 Jan | 10:30 a.m. | €50 Mystery Bounty Satellite | 3x seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | €400 NLHE Paddy Power Mystery Bounty | €40,000 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | €100 Main Event Satellite | 3x seats | |
| 6:00 p.m. | €700 NLHE Galway Main Event Day 1A | €300,000 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE 5K | €5,000 | |
| Fri 3 Jan | 10:30 a.m. | €100 Main Event Satellite | 3x seats |
| 11:00 a.m. | €700 NLHE Galway Main Event Day 1B | €300,000 | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Paddy Power Twitch Freeroll | €5,000 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | €650 PLO Galway Championship 7-Max | ||
| 2:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE €5K One Dayer | €5,000 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | €100 Main Event Satellite | 3x seats | |
| 6:00 p.m. | €700 NLHE Main Event Day 1C | €300,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €300 NLGE Claddagh Poker Cup Day 1A | €25,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €100 Main Event Satellite | 3x seats | |
| Sat 4 Jan | 10:30 a.m. | €100 Main Event Satellite | 3x seats |
| 11:00 a.m. | €700 NLHE Galway Main Event Day 1D | €300,000 | |
| 12:00 p.m. | €300 NLHE Claddagh Poker Cup Day 1B | €25,000 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | €100 Main Event Satellite | 3x seats | |
| 4:00 p.m. | €700 NLHE Galway Main Event Day 1E | €300,000 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | €250 PLO 7-Max | €5,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE Dan Sheridan Poker Cup | €10,000 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Claddagh Poker Cup Final | €25,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €700 NLHE Galway Main Event Day 1F Turbo | €300,000 | |
| Sun 5 Jan | 11:00 a.m. | €700 NLHE Galway Main Event Day 1G Turbo | €300,000 |
| 2:00 p.m. | €300 NLHE €10K One Dayer | €10,000 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | €150 High Roller Satellite | 2x seats | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Galway Main Event Day 2 | €300,000 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE Ladies Masters | €7,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €1,100 NLHE High Roller | ||
| 8:00 p.m. | €250 PLO 7-Max | €5,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €200 NLHE 5K | €5,000 | |
| Mon 6 Jan | 11:00 a.m. | €50 Galway Cup Satellite | 3x seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | Galway Main Event Final Day | €300,000 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | High Roller Final Day | ||
| 2:00 p.m. | €300 NLHE Galway Poker Cup | €25,000 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | €250 PLO 4/5 Card 7-<ax | €5,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €100 Glasgow Poker Festival Satellite | €2,500 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE Last Chace Turbo |
Satellites and Extra Bonuses
If the €700 buy-in feels steep, don’t worry—there are numerous live satellites available during the festival. Additionally, Paddy Power Poker is offering online qualifiers for the Galway Main Event.
Qualify online, and you’ll also be part of the €10,000 Sole Survivor promotion. The last remaining online qualifier in the Main Event wins an additional €10,000, on top of any tournament winnings.
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