Level 2: 100/100 (100)
Entries: 145/151

Day 1a has blossomed to more than 151 entries. Six players have already hit the rail including Nikola Krstevski and Erik Lindqwist, who was on the final table during the 2024 Battle of Malta Spring Edition before bowing out in eighth place for €11,900.

Meanwhile, Massimo Bruno, who was on the final table of the 2019 Battle of Malta Main Event, is off to an early start but may have missed some value on the river.

Bruno bet 2,500 into a pot of more than 5,000 with the 4♥5♣7♥4♦ on the board after the turn. Georgios Myklonas called before the 9♠ river completed the board.

Bruno paused for a few moments before he checked. Myklonas took his time in checking it back leaving Bruno shaking his head. Bruno turned over a rivered full house with 9♥9♦ and was awarded the pot after Myklonas folded.

Massimo Bruno – 55,000
Georgios Myklonas – 23,000

Massimo Bruno