Live Stream is Finally Live
And we are live. Follow the action over at our youtube channel and read the updates here in our blog. Battle of Malta Live Stream
Slight Delay, Shuffle up an Deal
Good things take time. With a slight delay, the final table play started with the nine hopefuls. The stream will be live in a few minutes.
The Stage is Set
Play will commence in roughly 30 Minutes. The Final Table is set up in the center stage of the tournament area with seats for spectators. The live stream will be live roughly 2:30 pm and that’s when our live blog will be live as well.
Final Nine Face Off in Battle of Malta: Who Will Take the Crown?
Today marks the final day of the highly anticipated Battle of Malta Main Event, where nine skilled players will battle it out for the prestigious title and a chance to claim their share of the impressive €1,002,970 prize pool. With a total of 1,992 entries, this year’s tournament has proven to be one of the…
Catching up With the Side Events
Before we delve headfirst into today’s Main Event Final, let’s take a quick look at the side events that finished over the past 48 hours. PRESTIGE Side Event The PRESTIGE Side Event featured a buy-in of €250. A total of 238 participants battled it out, contributing to a prize pool of €47,480. In the end,…
Final Table Set for an Intense Showdown at the Battle of Malta 2023 Spring Edition
The Battle of Malta poker tournament has reached an exhilarating stage as Day 3 concluded, leaving only nine players vying for the coveted title. With an initial field of 1,992 entries, the competition has been fierce, with each participant displaying their skills and strategic prowess. As the final table looms, anticipation builds for a thrilling…
Roberto Caprio Busts on the Final Table Bubble
Level 31: 100,00/200,000 (200,000) Entries: 9/1,992 After more than an hour of little and slow action, the final table bubble has burst. Roberto Caprio raised from UTG to 300k and it was folded to Miguel Bolivar who re-raised to 750k. Caprio want all-in without hesitation and Bolivar instantly called. Showdown: Caprio: Bolivar: Board: The dealer…
Andrea Agnoletto Doubles Through Liu
Level 31: 100,00/200,000 (200,000) Entries: 10/1,992 The first all-in in almost 50 minutes and we see a double up. Andrea Agnoletto, who was spending more time eying the other short stacks’ chips than playing cards was eventually all-in with 5-5 against Junyu Liu’s A-Q. The board brought no help to Liu and Agnoletta doubled up…
Slow Action
After the break, the action is very slow. With Mikhael Busiashvili and Andrea Agnoletto there are two short(ish) stacks at the table and so far nobody is willing to commit many chips with the two of them still around during the final table bubble.
Barone Leads on the Quest for the Final Table
Below are the full counts after the last break of the day. We have a new chip leader in Dario Barone, followed by Andrea Dominici and Junya Liu. Name Chips Big Blinds Table Seat Dario Barone 7,200,000 72 17 1 Andrea Dominici 6,800,000 68 17 2 Junyu Liu 6,700,000 67 18 2 Fabian Rolli 5,300,000…