Irish Open Players Hallucinate in Pursuit of Poker's Crock O'Gold

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(PRWEB) June 8, 2007 -- paddypowerpoker.com today announced the results from the official Irish Open 2007 Survey. The questionnaire, which was sent out to over 300 players who attended the event, produced some interesting results

The most concerning statistic to emerge was that nearly one in five players claimed to have met a leprechaun at the Irish Open. The data is unclear as to whether this due to too much time spent at the bar.

Head of Communications, Paddy Power was incredulous, "I saw lots of funny looking Irishmen chasing a crock of gold but I didn't see any leprechauns! In fact, if anyone can deliver a real leprechaun to us before the end of the year I'll personally buy them, and the leprechaun, in to the Irish Open 2008."*

When asked how they got knocked out of the tournament 56% claimed to have succumbed to a bad beat while 13% said they were rivered. However, 31% of players were honest enough to admit they were caught bluffing.

Overall the event was extremely well received with 91% of respondents rating their experience of the Irish Open as "Good" or "Excellent" and 95% expressed their desire to play again next year.

The venue was also a success with 91% of players finding it spacious and 95% happy with the look and feel of the event.

708 players registered for €3,500 Irish Open Main Event making it the biggest poker tournament ever held in Europe.

*Paddy Power does not accept any responsibility for injuries sustained in any attempted capture of a leprechaun. Once captured leprechauns should be sent to: Paddy Power Poker, Airton House, Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland.

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For more information please contact: Nic Whelan, Acting Paddy Power Poker Communications Manager, Tel: 00 353 1 488 1723, Mob: 00 353 87 317 5596. You can also visit www.irishpokeropen.com for additional information.

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