The Unibet Open returns to Dublin from Nov. 21-25

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The Unibet Open is heading back to the Irish capital of Dublin for the first time in seven years. The five-day festival will start from November 21-25 at the Bonnington Hotel Dublin.

As is always the case, Ian SimpsonFredrik BergmannEspen JorstadDara O’KearneyDavid LappinDaiva Byrne, Rauno “Estonian Jesus” Tahvonen and Unibet Poker ambassadors will be battling it out throughout the festival.

O’Kearney, who hails from County Clare, said: “I’m thrilled that after a seven-year absence the Unibet Open is coming back to Ireland. 2011 Dublin was my first Unibet Open and I’m delighted that another generation of Irish players will get the chance to experience all the atmosphere and craic that makes Unibet events so special. I’m also looking forward to welcoming all the Unibet regulars and Chip Race listeners to enjoy the unique experience that comes with playing in Ireland.”

Lappin added: “Unibet love to spoil their players so I’m absolutely delighted that the final Unibet Open of 2018 will be in my hometown of Dublin. Between the poker, the parties and the craic at the bar, it’s going to be an absolutely amazing event.”

Simpson, who won the Irish Open for €265,000 in 2013, said: “Playing poker in Dublin is especially sentimental to me. It’s where my poker journey started when I came fourth in the Irish Open in 2012. I went on to win the event the very next year, but more importantly, won my wife Emma’s hand in marriage. Having Unibet run an event there is incredibly exciting, as our team is the best there is. Couple that with how much I love the city and the Irish poker community and you’ve got the perfect event for me.”

Unibet Open is expecting a huge turn out for November’s event. Poker is enormously popular in Ireland and Dublin has a rich heritage when it comes to hosting world-class tournaments. Unibet Open Dublin will have a live stream running on twitch.tv/unibetpoker throughout the festival with Unibet Ambassador and expert commentator David Vanderheyden joined by special guests to follow all the action from the feature table.

A special €10,000 invitational “Battle Royale” freeroll will also take place featuring Unibet’s sponsored eSports players battling it out for a €5,000 first prize.

2018 Unibet Open Dublin Schedule

Date Time (CET) Event Buy-in Levels Starting Stack
Nov. 20 19:30 Satellite Main Event €165 20 min. 10,000
Nov. 21 12:00 Tag Team Championship 15 min. 20,000
14:00 Unibet DSO Cup Day 1 €330 40 min. 30,000
17:00 Satellite Highroller €330 12 min. 12,000
18:00 Unibet Esports Battle Royale X 30/20 min. 25,000
19:30 Satellite Main Event €165 20 min. 10,000
20:00 NLH Highroller – Day 1 €2,200 40 min. 30,000
Nov. 22 12:00 Main Event Day 1A €1,100 60 min. 30,000
12:00 NLH Highroller – Day 2 €2,200 40 min. 30,000
13:00 Unibet DSO Cup Day 2 40 min.
16:00 NLH Freezeout €220 20 min. 15,000
20:00 Satellite Main Event €165 20 min. 10,000
Nov. 23 12:00 Main Event Day 1B €1,100 60 min. 30,000
16:00 Satellite Main Event €165 20 min. 10,000
20:00 Flipout €50
21:00 Main Event Day 1C €1,100 20 min. 30,000
23:00 NLH Hyperturbo €165 10 min. 15,000
Nov. 24 12:00 Main Event Day 2 60 min.
13:00 PLO €165 20 min. 15,000
13:00 #QUEENRULES (Ladies Event) €90 20 min. 15,000
15:00 NLH Superstack Day 1 €330 30 min. 25,000
18:00 Unibet Community Freeroll 10 min. 10,000
20:00 Irish Poker €110 15 min. 15,000
Nov. 25 12:00 Main Event Day 3 (Final Table) 60/45/30 min.
12:00 NLH Superstack Day 2 40 min.
12:00 NLH Progressive Superknockout (50%) €220 20 min. 15,000
14:00 NLH Hyperturbo €110 10 mins 10,000