Mystery Bounty Day 1b Underway

The cards are now sliding across the table for Day 1b of the Mystery Siege of Malta. It looks set to be busier than the afternoon flight, with 84 entries so far, at the start of level 2. Taking his seat for the first time during this festival is Maltese Londoner Joe Grech. There were…

What’s Up?

So I woke up in the morning and I step outside And I take a deep breath, let my aces ride I shove my stack in the middle and scream “Is it gonna hold?” Upstairs Battle of Malta Main Event Day 1a They are now in level 8 600/1200 (1200) and there are 80 out…

Party Time!

No, it’s not party time yet, but we thought it would be a good idea to get the message out early. Here are all the details you need if you want to join the festivities at the Battle of Malta players party. When: 9pm Where: The Eden (Bowling and Video Games Arcade situated jusr across…

Second Break of the Day

The Main Event is now on its second break of the day, with 80 players remaining from 116 entries (so far). Estimated chip counts of the two largest stacks on each table are now being counted and verified and will bring you the results of this unofficial chip counting session shortly.  

Previous Battle of Malta Winners

The Battle of Malta is the island’s most prestigious poker title. It has a rich history, beginning in 2012 and there have been 14 completed events so far. This Spring Edition is the 15th running of the series, which is yet to produce a double winner. Vasileios Zizis deserves a more than honourable mention as…

Non Hold’em Games at the Festival

While most of the attention at the Battle of Malta is focused on No Limit Hold’em, there is one event per day offered in non-Hold’em formats. Most of these are Pot Limit Omaha, but there is also a Sviten Special and H.O.R.S.E event. Malta has a thriving mixed games community, many of whom will turn…