The Battle of Malta Poker tournament set the Mediterranean island ablaze with its scorching action, as players from almost all corners of the globe gathered to put their skills to the test. This sizzling event had it all: intense showdowns, jaw-dropping bluffs, and a final table that left spectators gasping for breath. With five starting…
After six hours of play, Dario Barone won the 2023 Battle of Malta Spring Edition. He defeated his fellow countrymen Junyu Liu and Andrea Dominici, who finished 2nd and 3rd. Barone took home over €156,000 in prize money and the coveted Battle of Malta Trophy. Below are the final table payouts. We will be back…
Level 35: 200k / 400k (400k) Entries: 2/1992 Dario Barone found another decent hand on the button – . He raised to 1m and Junyu Liu with 15m behind, moved all-in with . Barone instantly called and we were all-in for all the marbles. The dealer fanned . This meant Dario Barone won the Main…
Level 35: 200k / 400k (400k) Entries: 2/1992 On the button, Junyu limped with , and in the big blind Dario Barone checked with . Flop: (1.5m) Liu bet 500k and Barone called with king high. Turn: (2.5m) Barone turned top pair and Liu bet 1m. Barone only called. River: (4.5m) After Barone checked once…
Level 35: 200k / 400k (400k) Entries: 3/1992 Dario Barone found on the button and raised on the button. Liu called with . Flop: (2.7m) Both players checked. Turn: Liu bet 1.3m and Barone called. River: (5.3m) Liu bet 2.5m and Barone, not believing him, called the bet. Liu won and regained the chips he…
Level 35: 200k / 400k (400k) Entries: 3/1992 The first noticeable hand in the heads-up began with Liu limping on the button with . Dario Barone checked his option with . Flop: (1.2m) Liu bet 600k and Barone called. Turn: (2.4m) Both players checked. River: (2.4m) Barone bet 400k with his third pair. Liu, smelling…
The first hands of the heads up were mostly raise and take or raise, bet on the flop and fold. We have seen some limps, but no hand that went to showdown yet. The counts have not changed much and Barone leads with 35m to 14m chips.
We’re on another short break before the heads-up between Junyu commences. Barone has a substantial lead with 32m to 18m chips. But both players have over 40 big blinds and we expect a fierce battle. Each player has already €105,500 secured, but the winner will take home €156,500 and the coveted Batte of Malta trophy.
Level 35: 200k / 400k (400k) Entries: 3/1992 Junyu Liu raised from the button with to 1.5m. In the big blind, Andrea Dominici moved all-in for 4.1m with . Liu called rather quickly and we saw a showdown. Board: After two quick losses, Andrea Dominici was out in third place, securing almost €70,000 in prize…
Level 35: 200k / 400k (400k) Entries: 3/1992 We’re back from the break and a fiery threehanded Italian action is unfolding. Dario Barone made it 800k from the button with . In the small blind Andrea Dominici made it 1.6m to go with . Barone called. Flop: (4.1m) Dominici kept going and made it 900k.…