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Qualify for the Irish Open this Sunday 9th March at 19:00

Betfair Poker are offing you the last chance to join the field for one of Europe's richest and most eagerly awaited tournaments of the season - The Irish Open.

The field is expected to top 1,000 for the Dublin-based tournament and Betfair Poker are offering players one extrachance to qualify for the tournament.

With over $3 million guaranteed many of the world's top players are expected to be in attendance including the new Betfair pro Sorel Mizzi who finished a creditable third in the tournament last year.

Betfair's $9,000 VIP package includes:

• €4,500 Buy-In into the Main Event of the Irish Open 2008 • Spending money to cover flights, accommodation & expenses. • VIP Trip to the Irish Grand National 2008. • Entry into exclusive WSOPE freeroll with one seat guaranteed to the WSOPE Main Event 2008. • Betfair's unparalleled hospitality

How to qualify for the Irish Open

Level 1/3 Satellites

Tourney Name: Irish Poker Open Level 1 Sat Buy In: $5+$0.50 Occurrence: Daily at 00:45, 12:45, 16:45 and 22:45 GMT Levels: 10 Minute Rapid Prize: Non GTD Leading to: Irish Poker Open Daily Sat to Level 2

Level 2/3 Satellites

Tourney Name: Irish Poker Open Daily Sat to Final Buy In: $50+$5 Occurrence: Daily at 20:45 GMT Levels: 15 Minute Regular Prize: 1 Seat GTD Leading to: Irish Poker Open $27k Final Extras: Play at this level for automatic qualification for their WSOPE freeroll*

Final 1 - WINNERS: Hangman, Jbong and Swalbart

Final 2 - WINNERS: the bill, sshooter, meadowsman and joffy

Final 3 - YOUR LAST CHANCE...

Tourney Name: Irish Poker Open $27k Final Buy In: $525+$25 Occurrence: Sunday 9th March at 19:00 GMT Levels: 15 Minute Special Prize: 3 Packages worth $9,000 each Leading to: Irish Poker Open 2008 Main Event Extras: Play at this level for automatic qualification for their WSOPE freeroll*

Please Note: There will be just ONE further final on Sunday 9th March at 19:00 (3 Seats GTD)

Last year Marty Smyth defeated Roland de Wolfe to scoop €650,000... Could your name be on the bracelet this time round?

Terms and conditions:

1) The WSOPE Freeroll will be restricted to players who play in any Irish Open satellite at Level 2 or above. 2) Qualification to level 2 from a level 1 satellite will mean that you qualify for the WSOPE Freeroll. 3) Standard Betfair Poker Promotional Terms and Conditions apply. Click here to go to Betfairpoker.com

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