The 2025 Irish Poker Open's main event attracted 4,562 participants, the largest turnout in its history, surpassing the previous record by over 1,300 entries. Simon Wilson claimed victory, earning â¬600,000 and solidifying his status in the poker community. He emphasized the emotional significance of the win, reflecting on the magnitude of the achievement. Wilson's success at the tournament increased his career earnings to over $1.2 million. The event's prize pool totaled $5,119,590, rewarding the top 671 participants with prizes and demonstrating the tournament's enduring popularity.
"It's really special. We come every year, and thousands of people enter. It's always just a pipe dream," Wilson said on the PokerStars live stream after coming out on top.
"Really happy to be able to close it out. Of course the first-place prize is incredible, but the memory of winning this tournament is second to none. Biggest achievement I've had, and I'm going to remember this day forever."
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