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From Special Irish Fest Layered Clothing Correspondent Sarah Hawk:

DUBLIN, Ireland - It started as an April Fool’s joke but an Irish bookmaker’s proposal to hold the world’s biggest strip poker contest will become reality next month.

Paddy Power floated the idea as a joke but it generated so much interest -- and hundreds of requests to take part -- that the Dublin-based company decided to organize a contest.

So next month, 200 poker buffs will risk baring all in an attempt to become the first World Strip Poker Champion -- and earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records.

The winner will also receive a “Golden Fig Leaf” trophy plus $18,630 in cash.

“This will be the most fun you can have with your clothes on -- or off!” Paddy Power said in a statement for the tournament, which will be held in London on August 19.

You can win $500, and keep your clothes on at the Kansas City Irish Fest Pub Quiz Finals. But first you have to qualify! Watch this spce for details on the last chance to do that, coming up soon.