BoylePoker has announced it has added EUR 20,000 to the prize pool of the International Poker Open 2008, the EUR 135 plus EUR 15 buy-in no-limit Hold'em tournament that will be held at the Regency Airport Hotel, Dublin, Ireland, October 17 - 19, 2008. Twenty per cent of all rake generated by pre-registered players' will be added to the prize pool.

To participate in the event players must register  before Thursday October 16 in order to ensure their entry. Players can nominate to play on Day 1A or Day 1B and can buy-in directly by downloading the client at BoylePoker and registering for the event. Players can also qualify through a variety of low buy-in events on the site.

Paul Spillane, head of poker at the online site, stated, "This event is exceptional in that it offers poker players a professional structure and service for an amateur fee. Every table will be dealt by a professional dealer and it's a great opportunity for players to experience a large live field over two days of poker for a fraction of the usual cost."

With a potential prize pool of over EUR 200,000 the overall winner is likely to take home over EUR 50,000. Players can stay at the Regency Airport Hotel, just 3 km from Dublin Airport, there is also a vast variety of nearby hotels.