Battle of Malta Explodes on Day 1a, 'Trazaman' Leads
With players teeming out of the doors to get in and seated the €200,000 guarantee was smashed within just two hours of play. When registration finally closed a massive 417 entries had been clocked in...
View ArticleBattle of Malta Smash Hit with 888 Entries, €440k Prize Pool
While a healthy field was expected an overwhelming crowd descended on Malta to push the Casino to full capacity and even leave a few on the waiting list. The official prize pool won't be announced...
View ArticleRecord-Setting Battle of Malta Barrels Into Day 2
After a surprising 417 entries on Day 1a a sold-out Day 1b packed the Portomaso Casino to capacity with another 471 runners squeezing onto the tables. All told it made for a record-breaking 888-player...
View ArticlePesonen, Jukka Dudeson Cruising with 24 Left at BOM
Young gun Lauri Pesonen - a PokerListings Spirit of Poker Award finalist and rising star on the major tour circuit - is the expected one. A £2k side-event winner at EPT London earlier in the year...
View ArticleLouis Cartarius Conquers Massive 2013 PokerListings Battle of Malta
“I guess I have to come back now,” laughed Cantarius. “Malta is really great and it’s been a nice trip.” The Frankfurt-based online grinder earned his BOM package via Betsafe Poker and carried the...
View ArticleBattle of Malta Nominated for Best European Poker Event of 2013
Valuing creativity and overall feel of the event the high-profile award represents the most noteworthy and talked-about individual poker events (not complete tours). With a phenomenal 888 entries and...
View Article2013 Battle of Malta Champ Cartarius Moves Up, Moves In
Just ask Battle of Malta 2013 winner Louis Cartarius, who's taken the confidence (and profit) from his win to move up in stakes, set new goals and, as it turns out, make the island his new home. The...
View ArticleBattle of Malta Back in 2014 with Huge €500k Guarantee
With the same low buy-in of €550 the Battle of Malta Main Event has a monster guaranteed prize pool of €500,000. Last year 888 players competed in the Main Event with Germany's Louis Cartarius taking...
View ArticleSen. John McCain Confirmed to Play 2014 PokerListings Battle of Malta
The buzz apparently reached all the way to the Capitol as Senator John McCain - "caught" playing poker on his smart phone during a Senate hearing on Syria last year - will be among the participants at...
View ArticleCorrection: Sen. John McCain Will Not Play PokerListings Battle of Malta
Due to a typographical error and a confusing phone call it turns out our confirmation from Sen. McCain’s office was not actually a confirmation at all. After seeing what we thought was his name on the...
View ArticleEarly Bird 2014 PokerListings Battle of Malta Packages Now on Sale
After shattering Maltese poker tournament records last year with 888 runners, the 2014 Battle of Malta promises to be even bigger with a massive €500,000 guarantee but the same low buy-in of €550. To...
View ArticleMaria Ho Takes the Mic as 2014 PokerListings Battle of Malta Host
Ho has been playing poker professionally since 2002 and has earned more than $1.5 million playing live tournaments. She's appeared on the television show The Amazing Race and is a commentator on the...
View ArticleHigh Roller, Second-Chance Add Big Value to 2014 Battle of Malta
Back for its third year alongside the marquee Main Event, the Siege of Malta, our signature €220 second-chance tourney, will run over two days Nov 8-9. Capped at just 400 players it's the perfect...
View Article2014 Battle of Malta Jumps to Bigger, State-of-the-Art Venue
Outgrowing its previous space after a record-breaking 2013 this year’s Battle of Malta will move to the world-class Grand Master’s Suite at the Portomaso/Hilton casino complex. The Grand Master’s...
View ArticlePaul Jackson, Andreas Hoivold Confirmed for 2014 Battle of Malta
Andreas Hoivold, Paul Jackson, Louis Cartarius and Luca Pagano are the latest players to confirm they'll be joining host Maria Ho at the felt for the small buy-in, big-value event this November....
View Article2014 Battle of Malta Early Bird Deal Extended to June 30
Until June 30 you can get your seat in the €500k guaranteed BOM Main Event plus four-nights at the Hilton Malta and tons of perks for just €1,300. And if you want to bring a friend you can both play...
View ArticleShorr, Lew, Bellande, Tilly Headline 2014 Spirit of Poker Awards
Split into three categories – Rising Star, Most Inspiring Player and Living Legend - the Annual PokerListings Spirit of Poker awards were created in 2013 to recognize the players who bring joy,...
View ArticleTwo 2014 Battle of Malta Packages, €6,000 Up for Grabs at Poker770
Poker770’s Brazil 2014 Football Freerolls will take place June 21, July 5 and July 19 with €2,000 up for grabs each time. There will also be two Battle of Malta €1,395 packages awarded to the players...
View ArticleQualify for 2014 Battle of Malta for Just Pennies on 888poker
Starting this week 888poker is offering a Battle of Malta steps program with five different ways to get into €500,000-guaranteed Main Event in Malta. All steps lead to the weekly 2014 Battle of Malta...
View ArticleLast Chance for Battle of Malta Early Bird Savings! Buy Now!
Until the end of June, players can save up to €170 on their shot at the massive €500,000 guaranteed Main Event as well as guarantee their seat in an event that's expected to sell out. Click here to...
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