The 2023 Irish Open wrapped up in the early hours of Tuesday, April 11, following a week of poker action inside the Royal Dublin Society, Dublin, Ireland. The series was a huge success as the Irish Open Main Event broke all kinds of records as it became the biggest tournament ever to take place in the country after attracting 2,491 entrants and generating a €2,428,475 prize pool.
However, as the celebrations for the winner David Docherty began to wind down, a sour story began emerging on social media.