Kara Scott to Host PokerListings Battle of Malta
Poker player and TV presenter Kara Scott has signed on to host PokerListings.com’s first-ever live poker tournament, happening in Malta this November.The Battle of Malta features a €500+50 buy-in, a...
View ArticleBaumann, Strassmann, Dato to Play PokerListings Battle of Malta
The PokerListings Battle of Malta is approaching fast and three more poker pros have joined Kara Scott to play the event.Gaelle Baumann, Johannes Strassman and Andrea Dato will all be playing...
View ArticleLuca + Lövgren: Leaders of Poker's New School
When we put together the original list of players for our first-ever "Future Superstar" award, two names popped up over and over again.As the award is about more than just big results -- it's about...
View ArticleDudesons Set to Unload Positive Anarchy on Battle of Malta
When you're old, you don't want to be thinking about the things you didn't do. You want to think about the things you did you.That's what Finnish pals The Dudesons are all about -- even if those...
View ArticleMost Inspiring Player Naoya Kihara: Use Your Own Style and Enjoy the Game
The question has buzzed around the poker community for a few years now:How do we bring more recreational players into poker and how do we keep them playing? For an industry that thrives on new blood...
View ArticleJungleman, Dwan Reach New Agreement on durrrr Challenge
It’s been said before but it looks like action could potentially resume soon in the seemingly endless durrrr Challenge between Tom Dwan and Dan “jungleman12” Cates.“We’ve come to a new agreement,”...
View ArticleLouis Cartarius Conquers Massive 2013 PokerListings Battle of Malta
Louis Cartarius outlasted a record-setting field and a couple of upstart Finns to win €80,000 on Sunday at the 2013 PokerListings Battle of Malta.“I guess I have to come back now,” laughed Cantarius....
View ArticleBattle of Malta Nominated for Best European Poker Event of 2013
The record-breaking 2013 Battle of Malta has made the elite long-list of nominees for Best European Event of the Year at the upcoming GPI European Poker Awards.Valuing creativity and overall feel of...
View Article2013 Battle of Malta Champ Cartarius Moves Up, Moves In
Think winning a single, low buy-in tournament can't change your life?Just ask Battle of Malta 2013 winner Louis Cartarius, who's taken the confidence (and profit) from his win to move up in stakes,...
View ArticleSofia Lövgren: Rising Star Has WSOP Final Table, 2014 BOM in Sights
When you think of creative, young, dedicated and talented poker players, you don't think very long before you arrive at the name Sofia Lövgren. One of the brightest young stars in poker, Lövgren...
View Article2014 Spirit of Poker Awards Rising Star Nominee: Adrián Mateos
It's hard to burst onto the live poker scene in a bigger way than Spain's Adrián Mateos did last year.Winning a €1k Estrellas Poker Tour event in Madrid in January for €103,053 would have been an...
View Article2014 Spirit of Poker Awards Rising Star Nominee: Yngve Steen
One of poker’s most promising players, Norway's Yngve Steen more than earned his nomination for the PokerListings Spirit of Poker Rising Star Award over the past year.Steen crushed the Norwegian...
View Article2014 Spirit of Poker Most Inspiring Player Nominee: Manuel Bevand
If there's one player who fits the title of "Most Inspiring Player" in all of its facets, it's French Winamax pro Manuel Bevand.Endlessly sociable at the tables, renowned for his integrity and fair...
View ArticleShorr, Hansen and Panka Scoop 2014 Spirit of Poker Awards
It's official: Shannon Shorr, Thor Hansen and Dominik Panka have won the 2014 PokerListings Spirit of Poker Awards.After 2.5 months of public voting and a week of deliberation by the PokerListings...
View ArticleBOM Goes the Dynamite: A Brief History of the Battle of Malta
In the span of just two years the PokerListings Battle of Malta has become one of the largest poker tournaments in Europe.Last year, with almost 900 entries, it even set the record for biggest poker...
View ArticleSpirit of Poker Winners Panka, Hansen and Shorr Set Sights on BOM
The PokerListings Spirit of Poker Awards were introduced in 2013 to recognize players that do more than just play poker well.With a great attitude and passion for the game they continually inspire...
View ArticleLennaárd vs. Bergman in Chess, Boxing, Poker at Battle of Malta
This November at the 2014 Battle of Malta Ken Lennaárd and Andreas Bergman will settle their rivalry once and for all.In the first-ever BOM Deluxe Sweden these two experienced poker players will go...
View ArticleJohnny Lodden: “Thor Hansen is a Legend in Norway”
There will be a slew of poker-hungry Norwegians at the 2014 Battle of Malta on Nov. 6-9 including heavy hitters Johnny Lodden and Thor Hansen.Last year around 100 players travelled from Norway to...
View ArticleBig Pros, Big Buzz: Record-Setting BOM On Doorstep, Seats Open
Expanded capacity for up to 1,500 players. Over 30 pros and celebs already on the player list.The 2014 Battle of Malta is on track to smash even more records this year and plenty of seats are still...
View ArticlePhilip Hilm: "One Day I'll Go Back to Vegas and Try to Win It Again”
As most poker fans remember, Philip Hilm came into the 2007 WSOP Main Event final table as the chip leader.As they also remember Hilm went from the top to the bottom in dramatic fashion, busting in...
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