June 5, 2023
Dario Minieri happy after a long Day 2
Day 2 of the highly anticipated Battle of Malta Poker Tournament witnessed thrilling action as the field narrowed down from 299 players to a formidable 48 survivors. This exciting phase brought together some of the finest poker talents, including the renowned WSOP Winner Dario Minieri, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the tournament.
With an initial entry pool of 1,992 participants, the competition on Day 2 was fierce and captivating. As the day progressed, tensions ran high, and players showcased their skills and strategies in an attempt to secure a spot in the next stage of the tournament. One player who stood out from the rest was Victor Fryda, who amassed an impressive chip stack of 3,820,000, emerging as the runaway chip leader. Fryda’s exceptional performance throughout the day showcased his command over the game, leaving his opponents in awe.
While Fryda led the pack, all eyes were on the celebrated poker veteran, Dario Minieri. As a former WSOP winner, Minieri brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With each hand, Minieri displayed his exceptional poker skills, captivating the audience and challenging his adversaries. He finished the day in he middle of the field with almost 1,000,000 chips.
With the conclusion of Day 2, 48 skilled players emerged from the battlefield, securing their positions for the next stage of the Battle of Malta Poker Tournament. As the tournament heads into Day 3, anticipation builds for the intense clashes and strategic maneuvers that lie ahead. Play will resume tomorrow at 1pm, as the remaining contenders prepare to battle it out for ultimate victory, hoping to claim the prestigious Battle of Malta title.
Stay tuned for the live updates and continue following this captivating poker tournament to witness the unfolding drama, unexpected twists, and remarkable displays of skill that make the Battle of Malta an event to remember.
Full chip counts after Day 2:
| Name | Chips | Big Blinds | Table | Seat |
| Victor Fryda | 3,820,000 | 153 | 15 | 6 |
| Dario Barone | 2,835,000 | 113 | 17 | 6 |
| Andrea Agnoletto | 2,540,000 | 102 | 11 | 6 |
| Egidijus Digrys | 2,140,000 | 86 | 13 | 4 |
| Junyu Liu | 2,015,000 | 81 | 12 | 8 |
| Fabian Rolli | 1,770,000 | 71 | 14 | 3 |
| Gytis Lazauninkas | 1,760,000 | 70 | 17 | 5 |
| Mikhael Busiashvili | 1,710,000 | 68 | 11 | 2 |
| Ameed Khalil | 1,675,000 | 67 | 17 | 4 |
| Maksym Sheingart | 1,605,000 | 64 | 12 | 7 |
| Giulio Di Salvo | 1,510,000 | 60 | 17 | 2 |
| Doron Ferenbach | 1,480,000 | 59 | 11 | 5 |
| Antoine Talvard | 1,235,000 | 49 | 12 | 1 |
| David Lappin | 1,150,000 | 46 | 12 | 2 |
| Nicolaj D’Antoni | 1,140,000 | 46 | 13 | 1 |
| Alexis Roch | 1,120,000 | 45 | 16 | 1 |
| Candido Cappiello | 1,105,000 | 44 | 13 | 8 |
| Rain Moelderkivi | 1,090,000 | 44 | 11 | 1 |
| Shindler Robert | 1,050,000 | 42 | 15 | 7 |
| Dario Minieri | 985,000 | 39 | 15 | 8 |
| Jon Persent | 950,000 | 38 | 17 | 3 |
| Massimo Centola | 880,000 | 35 | 15 | 2 |
| Roberto Caprio | 870,000 | 35 | 14 | 8 |
| Algirdas Saveikis | 865,000 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Miguel Aguilar | 795,000 | 32 | 16 | 2 |
| James Mercieca | 705,000 | 28 | 11 | 3 |
| Andrius Janca | 670,000 | 27 | 16 | 6 |
| Grzegorz Skawinski | 665,000 | 27 | 14 | 4 |
| Plocki Maciej Jan | 630,000 | 25 | 11 | 8 |
| Erez Hen | 625,000 | 25 | 11 | 7 |
| Shay Shmaryahu | 610,000 | 24 | 14 | 7 |
| Dylan Cechowski | 600,000 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Cyril Vieira | 600,000 | 24 | 14 | 1 |
| Edgaras Kausinis | 575,000 | 23 | 12 | 4 |
| Traian-Niko Gemanariu | 560,000 | 22 | 13 | 2 |
| Tomasz Kokoszka | 560,000 | 22 | 11 | 4 |
| Daniel Ryder | 535,000 | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| Modestas Kryzanauskas | 510,000 | 20 | 13 | 6 |
| Giuseppe Liotta | 480,000 | 19 | 12 | 3 |
| Edikas Jurgutis | 470,000 | 19 | 14 | 2 |
| Ilyaev Raul | 435,000 | 17 | 13 | 5 |
| Giorgio Bellanca | 430,000 | 17 | 16 | 7 |
| Sandu Dumitru | 395,000 | 16 | 15 | 3 |
| Yamen Ghanem | 395,000 | 16 | 17 | 7 |
| Doron Peretz | 355,000 | 14 | 13 | 3 |
| Sebastiano Caruso | 300,000 | 12 | 15 | 4 |
| Daniele Gugliotta | 300,000 | 12 | 16 | 3 |
| Andrea Dominici | 145,000 | 6 | 17 | 8 |
