This poker room became one of my favorites immediately. First, I walked past their security room one night and even though they had no poker action, it looks like they do blackjack throughout their night (and they're only open during night hours on the weekdays; open pretty much all day over the weekends); he gave me a brochure telling me when the next tournaments are are going to be held - every day at 830PM on the dot, and then weekend games too, they have a pretty good schedule on their website at:
http://www.thejackpot.ie/tournaments.php
The first thing I liked about playing in their poker room (which is across the street from the security checkpoint) is that the dealers are very professional and know their proper etiquette. They'll also keep the game moving fast, you can expect a 1-3 table tournament during the weekdays like I did, and they're usually fully packed on the weekends with cash games and tournaments. They also supply complimentary beverages like beers or soda, with some refreshments and snacks in the back. Plenty of security cameras inside, and dealers are rotated every hour, which is great. I was definitely glad I found this place early; I finished first the first time I went (and chopped it with two others since it was pushing 3AM), and came back 2-3 more times in the same week. Friendly dealer staff, good management, and the players are so-so - you get a mix of locals, old people, college kids, young professionals and that's mostly it.
Needless to say, I would recommend The Jackpot to anyone that's going through Dublin, just to stop in and play a few hands while getting a drink at the bars closeby. read more
