The internationally acclaimed Irish Poker Open is just a few months away now, and as one of its main sponsors, PokerStars has launched an exclusive Emerald Power Pass, giving players a chance to win a trip to Dublin through the online poker platform.
The exclusive Power Pass offers an extra €250 in value on top of the usual $2,500 Silver Power Pass, in the form of an entry ticket for the Mini Irish Open event.
All Silver Pass winners will get a chance to convert their passes to Emerald Passes and attend the Irish Open, the world’s best standalone poker festival.
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What Is the Emerald Power Pass?
The Emerald Power Pass is an exclusive Pass offered as part of PokerStars’ ongoing Power Path promotion. Unlike other Passes, this one is dedicated specifically to the Irish Open festival, running from March 26 to April 6 this year.
All Silver Pass winners who decide to claim their Emerald Passes will receive:
- €1,150 Irish Open Main Event entry
- €350 Irish Open Side Event entry
- €250 Mini Irish Open entry (added value)
- Extra cash for expenses
The package is originally made up of entry tickets for the €1,150 Irish Open Main Event, featuring a €2.5 million guaranteed prize pool, and the €350 Irish Open Side Event, while the remainder of the $2,500 package value is paid out in cash to help cover expenses.
On top of the original $2,500, PokerStars and Irish Open are adding an extra €250 in value in the form of a free entry to the €250 Mini Irish Open, a side event with a million-dollar prize pool that’s expected to draw quite a crowd.
Compared to other Silver Passes, the Emerald edition offers more than 10% in extra value, making it the best choice for players seeking to get the maximum bang for their buck.
To make things even better, the Irish Open is widely considered one of the most entertaining and best-run live poker events anywhere in the world, and it traditionally features lots of wild action and “soft spots.” This makes the Irish Open the perfect stop for players looking for maximum value, as well as those looking to have a good time on their poker trip.
How Can I Win My Emerald Pass?
If you are interested in playing in this year’s Irish Open and the idea of doing so with an Emerald Pass sounds appealing, there will be plenty of opportunities to win one. Last year, 85 players attended the Irish Open with an Emerald Pass, and even more are expected to follow in their footsteps this time around.
To get started, you can enter the Power Path Step 1 and Step 2 tournaments with a cash buy-in, or one of the free daily tickets you receive when you play a single hand of real money poker on PokerStars.
You can enter Step 1 with your daily ticket or a $0.50 buy-in, or go directly to Step 2 and pay either a $1 or a $1.50 buy-in to play a Sit and Go or an MTT, respectively.
If you don’t want to bother with qualifying for Step 3 through the micros, you can buy-in directly for $11. However, that is the last step accessible with a cash buy-in, as Step 4 is available only to Power Path qualifiers.
The $55 Step 4 is the final step in the Power Path, and the one that opens the door to winning your Emerald Pass.
Throughout the week, PokerStars offers a variety of Step 4 tournaments, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Power Passes up for grabs.
To qualify for an Emerald Pass, you will need to win a Silver Pass in one of the Step 4 events and then convert it into an Emerald Pass through the Power Path lobby.
Win Your Seat at the Irish Open
The Irish Open was one of the first 2026 poker festivals to announce its schedule and its continued partnership with PokerStars and PaddyPower.
Like in previous years, the Irish Open is expected to give away millions of Euros in prize money across 10 days of poker action, with buy-ins starting as low as €120 and, for the most part, not exceeding the €1,150 entry point of the Main Event.
If you are only going to visit one live poker festival in 2026, we highly recommend bumping the Irish Open to the top of your wishlist and giving PokerStars Power Path a chance in the pursuit of your very own Emerald Pass.
