The Irish Poker Open was one of Europe’s first live events hit by COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and, one year on, it’s still being affected.

The 2021 Irish Poker Open won’t be taking place in Dublin’s Citywest Hotel due to continued COVID-19 uncertainty. (Image: Twitter/Citywest Hotel)

Although there is hope COVID vaccines will get life back to normal in the first half of 2021, the organizers of the Irish Poker Open aren’t taking any chances.

With the prospects of hosting a live tournament over the Easter holiday slim, the action will take place online for the second time.