You think past Battles of Malta have been big? Wait till you get a look at 2018.
The best-value low buy-in poker festival in Europe will be the biggest it has ever been in 2018 with package pre-sales already eclipsing all previous years … combined.
You read that right:
A festival that broke its own record for biggest poker tournament on Malta 6 consecutive times has now sold more packages for 2018 than it has for all previous years combined.
You can guess what that means for this year’s Main Event prize pool (already guaranteed at €1m, twice last year’s) and expanded schedule of side events:
Some lucky BoM players are gonna get paid. Big time.
New Venue, New Host, New Energy
The 2018 Battle of Malta Festival (running Oct. 25-30) will see more poker players stream through its doors than ever before so it’s a good thing it also has a new venue – the largest 5-star Hotel in Malta.
The spectacular 3,000 m2 Eden Arena at the InterContinental Hotel will play host to this year’s festivities thanks to the Battle of Malta’s new ownership group, Eden Leisure Group (ELG).
ELG owns Casino Malta, the 5-star InterContinental Hotel, the Holiday Inn Express and the InterContinental Arena Conference center which means 2018 BoM attendees will be able to take advantage of all it has to offer, from spas to pools to restaurants to nightlife to the biggest casino floor in Malta.
The tournament room itself will host 140 tables, 70 more than last year! With streamlined registration and improved traffic flow along with it, more players will get a shot at those massive BoM prize pools than ever before.
The Eden Group’s widespread reach across other gaming venues in Italy, Spain and even Bulgaria has already produced dozens of satellite winners and created unprecedented buzz in Southern Europe.
With another strong turnout coming from Scandinavia and package pre-sales exploding, the 2018 BoM Festival is set up to smash Maltese poker records yet again.
Want a sneak peek of how things will look? Check out our video tour with host Laura Cornelius below:
Satellites from 1c on 888poker Until Oct. 14!
Adding even more players to the mix this year will be 888poker, joining back as one of the main sponsors as they now have what they need to cater for all their players who will be attending the Battle of Malta.
With 2018 BoM satellites already running on 888poker and continuing daily right up until Oct. 14, just 10 days before the festival begins, tables will be flush with 888 qualifiers.
Satellites start as low as 1 cent on 888poker and lead to the official weekly BoM qualifiers which award amazing packages that include:
€550 Main Event buy-in 4 nights at the 5-star InterContinental Hotel Money for travel Daily buffet Tickets to BoM VIP party and The much-loved 888poker live event kit888poker ambassadors Sofia Lövgren and Ana Marquez are also scheduled to attend. Players can expect plenty of 888 swag distributed over the 5 days plus an 888-inspired lounge area near the tournament room.
Crazy 888's, EPS, MPNPT Highlight Side Events
We mentioned the new €1 million guarantee. We mentioned the huge new venue. We mentioned the major hype building around Europe.
What else is new on the 2018 Battle of Malta schedule? At least 3 new side events are on the schedule highlighted by 888poker’s ultra popular Crazy 888’s Battle.
The €88+8 Win the Button event will have 8k starting stacks, 18 minute levels, unlimited re-entries and, we expect, a gigantic first-place payout.
Also making its first appearance on the BoM calendar is the European Poker Series Battle. The popular French series launches its first BoM side event this year with a €300+30 NLH event with unlimited re-entries. Starting stacks will be 30k and levels will be 25 minutes.
Last but not least the MPN Poker Tour makes its debut at BoM with a one-day €135+15 NLH MPNPT Battle on Monday Oct. 29 at 6 pm. Starting stack is 20k and levels are 20 minutes.
Other returning side events on the schedule:
€110 BoM Ladies event €165 PLO Double Chance €220 IPC Battle Turbo 2-day €245 Siege of Malta Second Chance 2-day €1,320 High RollerDaily €55+5 Super Satellites for the Main Event will run at Casino Malta leading up to the festival and on Oct. 25th and 26th. For a full rundown of start times, starting stacks, level times, entry limits and satellites during the festival check the full 2018 Battle of Malta Calendar. See the full structures for the 2018 Battle of Malta Main Event and side events here.
Online Satellites Continue on MPN!
For all the Scandinavian fans of the Battle of Malta, you haven't been overlooked with daily online satellites on all MPN network sites.
Satellites start at €0.55 and run at €2.20, €3.30, €5.50, €11, €55, €135 and €200 as well Full €1,500 packages to the 2018 BoM can be won which include:
€550 buy-in to €1m Battle of Malta Main Event €150 entry into MPNPT Battle Side Event 5-nights at Holiday Inn Express (or similar) for you and a guest including breakfast Welcome Party on Oct. 26 @ Casino Malta VIP area for BOM party on Oct. 28 with limited free bar MPNPT @ Battle of Malta last longer with 3 x €1,500 MPNPT packages to win (Platinum sponsor qualifiers only) VIP chill out room (Platinum sponsor qualifiers only) €200 for travel and expensesLog in to Guts Poker, Redbet Poker, Betsson, Nordic Bet or Betsafe Poker for more details and satellite start times.
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