On Break Entries: 303/344 The Main Event is now on its first break, with 344 entries so far, 304 of whom still have chips. Matthias Kribben, who was reported on earlier today has now hit the rail, but is likely to have another go. Chip counts of the top three players coming soon! Meanwhile the…
DetailsThe third starting day of the €210+€200+€40 Mystery Siege of Malta starts soon, as more players will attempt to join the 48 who have already secured their participation in Day 2. Here’s the chip counts from the first two flights. Mystery Siege of Malta Day 1a Chip Counts 23/154 made into Day 2 Pos Player…
DetailsLevel 1: 100/300 (300) Entries: 276/303 Matthias “The Maestro” Kribben is one of today’s Day 1c participants. He’s already bagged the chip lead in the Mystery Siege of Malta and today he’s attempting to take charge of the Main Event as well. In case you’re not aware of who this silent destroyer is, his Hendon…
DetailsThroughout the day, I’ll be posting status updates about each of today’s events. Usually I’ll tag this on to a post, every hour or two, for a snapshot of what’s going on at the Battle of Malta. But I’ve devoted a whole post just to it this time, just for the heck of it. Time…
DetailsThis year’s trophies have been attracting quite a lot of attention. They’re arranged on a wedding cake styled open display right in the centre of the Eden Arena. Their coloured glass statues made by Mdina Glass, the most famous glasswork brand on the island. These unique pieces have been affixed to special bases that bear…
DetailsLevel 1: 100/100 Entries: 151/151 You know, if actual wartime battles had late entry, I’m sure most people would turn up at the last possible moment. But that’s not always strategically the best approach in a deep stack poker tournament, as you can easily end up as cannon fodder on your first charge. But you…
DetailsLevel 1: 100/100 Entries: 151/151 Day 1c, the third starting day of the Battle of Malta 10 Main Event has now begun. Before play commenced, a short video welcome was shown to 140 players who took their seats for the first hand of the day. Its now up to over 150 and climbing steadily. There…
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Wednesday was the first full day of the Battle of Malta Autumn Edition. The opening two starting days of the €1.5m guaranteed Main Event took place, alongside a busy schedule of side events at the Eden Arena and Casino Malta in St Julian’s. Swords Drawn At the Spring Edition, the BOM pivoted away from the…
DetailsDay 1b of the €600 Main Event attracted 113 entries. Below are the chip counts of those 8 who made it through to Day 2. Position Name Chips 1 Alexander Regler 452,000 2 Pantelis Charalampous 430,000 3 Fabrizio Petroni 364,000 4 Florian Ribouchon 319,000 5 Lulei Hu 271,000 6 Adam Neal 206,000 7 Grigoris Kyriazi…
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