Caro to play Irish

One of the dons of world poker is confirmed to play in Europe's oldest poker competition

The buzz for the 2006 Irish Open is warming up nicely with the announcement that one of the planet’s most famous poker players, Mike Caro, will be playing in the tournament.

Not only that, the ‘mad genius of poker’ will be sharing his experience, knowledge, and humour with a lucky University Philosophical Society audience at the Graduates Memorial Building (GMB), Trinity College, Dublin on Thursday 13th April at 5.30pm.

The lecture will be followed by a Question & Answer session and a book signing, and is open to members of the public.

Then it’s on to the important business and the the €3,200 buy-in paddypowerpoker.com Irish Open 2006 in Jurys Ballsbridge Hotel from April 14-17.

The Irish Open, celebrating its 25th birthday this year, is Europe’s oldest poker tournament. It has a €1 million guaranteed prize pool, €50,000 added and the final table will be broadcast live across Europe on April 17 on Sky Sports 2 at 9pm.

If you haven’t heard of Mike Caro, then shame on you, this guy is a legend.

He’s one of the world’s foremost authorities on poker strategy, psychology, and statistics is making a rare visit outside of his native US, a respected gambling authority, oddsmaker on current events and politics, and author of seven books.

His book Mike Caro’s Book of Tells-The Body Language of Poker is one of the most widely quoted books in the history of poker and his research and theories are noted in at least 40 gaming books other than his own.

He is also founder of the Mike Caro University of Poker, Gaming, and Life Strategy as well as being a highly regarded poker professional. Twice world champion Doyle Brunson describes him as “the finest draw player alive.”

Paddy Power, spokesman for the Irish bookmaker said, “We’re wildly thrilled to have such a legend come in play in the Irish Open. With Caro’s ability to read people he’s sure to put the fear into anyone who sits down at his table.”

If you are interested in attending the lecture please contact the Trinity College University Philosophical Society on 00 353 87 774 7823.

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