Dark Knight, Bright Lights

The Halloween edition of the €200 No Limit Hold’em Dark Knight has begun with 50 players currently negotiating the second level of the day.  I’ve just spotted a blast from my own poker past in today’s field in the shape of UK player Alan “All-in Vin” Vinnicombe. I haven’t seen him for years, but he…

Pot Limit Omaha In Play

Today’s non Hold’em tournament is the first of three Pot Limit Omaha tournaments taking place during the series. It has recently begun and there are 38 players taking part so far, as they approach the end of the first level of the day.  Just one player has busted so far and that dubious honor goes…

What’s the Story, Poker Glory?

Well nobody has achieved glory yet, but they’re definitely trying to set themselves up to do s later in the week. Here’s a roundup of what’s going on right now at the Battle of Malta Battle of Malta Main Event Day 1c Current Level: 6 Players Left/Entries: 312/395 Who’s Out: Leslie Tipping, Shaun Decesare, Matthew…

Winamax 6-Max Day 1a Begins

The €400 Winamax 6-Max opening starting day (of two) is now underway. There is another starting day at the same time on Friday and Day 2 will take place on Saturday. It’s taking place in the conference room on the ground floor of the Intercontinental Hotel. So far there are 37 players spread across seven…

Spooky Start of Day Opening Ceremony

The opening day ceremonies are one of our favourite traditions at the Battle of Malta. The Spring edition earlier this year took place during the height of Malta’s strawberry season, which resulted in some rather fruity treats for the players.  But as today is Halloween, the treats have been replaced with tricks and the entire…

Satellites of Malta

The Battle of Malta Autumn edition is by far the biggest poker event of the year on Malta’s busy poker calendar. The demand to play in it is huge and this has been evidenced in the massive turnouts there have been for the satellites that have taken place so far. Today’s opening satellite will likely…