Novibet Ultradeep In Play

The Novibet Ultradeep is now in the fifth level of the day with 116 of 127 players remaining. As the name suggests, it’s a deepstack and contestants begin with 40,000 chips each. With a buy-in of €240 (€220+€20) it’s a very good value event, with the lowest rake of any at the festival. Late registration…

1,542 in Battle of Malta Main Event

Registration has now closed for the fifth and final starting day at Casino Malta and the total number of entries has been confirmed as 1,542.  The total prize pool is €776,397 and the breakdown will be revealed before Day 2 begins at 7pm. Day 1e is currently still in progress with 91 of the 242…

When the Show Has No Name

Today’s Battle of Malta talk shows have been recorded and are currently being reviewed and edited. They will be posted later this evening. One thing that still hadn’t been determined by yesterday’s second episode is the name of the show. a few suggestions have been made, but as yet, no winner has been revealed.  I…

Who’s in the House? (Day 1c Remix)

Check, raise, call, rebuy! The Day 1c field has now grown to 666, but the final number of this beast is sure to be  even higher, as late registration remains open until 9.35pm. Quite a few friendly faces have now been spotted in today’s mammoth field, but as a safeguard against the risk of the…

Side Events Update

While the meat and potatoes of today’s schedule is clearly the Main Event, two of today’s side events are now well in progress. Registration is now closed in the Omaha Knockout, with 18 of the 60 starters still four carding away. One of those still in the hunt is Joe Grech, who built a big…

It’s An Omaha Knockout!

Today’s Pot Limit Omaha tournament is a four card bounty version, but not progressive. It began at 3pm and is currently in level 4, with 46 players, including Joe Grech, the player who tops the all-time Maltese cashes list on The Hendon Mob. Joe was born in Malta, but has lived most of his life…