Battle Of Malta Poker Tournament
A look at the Battle of Malta series at GGPoker The live Battle of Malta was postponed this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Designed for low- to mid-stakes poker players, the series is one of Europe’s biggest and most-anticipated poker events. The Battle of Malta Main Event. Come join the iconic Battle of Malta Main Event from the comfort of your own home. With $3,000,000 guaranteed with only a $550 buy in, there’s never been a better chance to join the action. This year’s Battle of Malta is tuning up to be the biggest ever.
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The $30 million guaranteed Battle of Malta is in full swing at GGPoker with thousands of players taking to the battlefield and hoping for glory. Four events have seen their champions claim their share of the spoils but the biggest, richest fights are still to come.
Battle of Malta Results So Far
| Event | Entrants | Champion | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Malta #1: King’s Landing Opener | 4,913 | SQDSR | $60,518 |
| Battle of Malta #2: Gaming Employees Championship | |||
| Battle of Malta #3: Kings of Tallinn Main Event | 3,906 | Ori Hasson | $109,892 |
| Battle of Malta #4: Bounty for the Knight | 1,712 | Majlo987 | $32,919 |
“SQDSR” was the first player to walk away with a Battle of Malta title and commemorative ring, oh, and the not so small matter of $60,518. They triumphed in the King’s Landing Opener at the start of the $30 million guaranteed festival.
Ori Hasson helped himself to the series’ largest treasure haul by taking down the Kings of Tallinn Main Event. Hasson topped a field of 3,906 to secure the $109,892 first-place prize.
“Majlo987” is the most recent champion. They were the last player standing in the Bounty for the Knight, a result worth $32,919 with bounties includes, plus that all-important Battle of Malta ring.
Remaining Battle of Malta Event Schedule
| Date | Time (GMT) | Tournament | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | 6:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #5: Grandmaster High Roller | $1,200 | $250,000 |
| Sun 8 Nov | 6:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #6: High Roller Championship | $5,250 | $2,000,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Battle of Malta #7: Siege of Malta (Day 2) | $215 | $2,000,000 | |
| Thu 12 Nov | 6:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #8: Bounty for the Queen | $315 | $300,000 |
| Sat 14 Nov | 6:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #9: Bounty Poker Tour Special | $105 | $200,000 |
| Sun 15 Nov | 6:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #10: Bounty for the King Royal Championship | $525 | $500,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Battle of Malta #11: Mini Main Event Day 2 | $55 | $1,000,000 | |
| Thu 19 Nov | 6:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #12: St. Julian’s Bounty Feast | $105 | $200,000 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 6:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #13: Crusader’s Cup | $215 | $250,000 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 6:30 p.m. | Battle of Malta #14: Main Event Day 2 | $550 | $3,000,000 |
| 8:00 p.m. | Battle of Malta #15: THE REVENGE | $315 | $500,000 |
The biggest Battle of Malta events are still to come and they’ll be some fierce fighting during them.
A $5,250 buy-in High Roller Championship sounds its horn at 6:00 p.m. GMT on November 8 and sees a prize pool of at least $2 million up for grabs. Some of the world’s elite grinders will be present and correct, waiting to triumph in such a prestigious event.
The two events that every GGPoker players want to win are the Mini Main Event and the Main Event.
Battle of Malta #11: Mini Main Event has several Day 1s taking place each day up to November 15 when Day 2 takes place. It only costs $55 to enter yet GGPoker has slapped a $1 million guarantee on its prize pool, which is pretty ridiculous.
The $550 buy-in Battle of Malta #14: Main Event also has plenty of starting flights between now and Day 2 on November 22. This huge tournament has a whopping $3 million guaranteed prize pool and is the biggest event on the schedule.
Enter the Battle With a GGPoker Welcome Package
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You’ll get $40 in free tickets over the first six days following your eligible deposit, no strings attached! All free tickets awarded as part of this promotion will expire after 30 days
| Day | Instantly Credited Tickets | Extra All-in Or Fold Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | $9.50 in Spin & Gold Tickets | Play 100 AoF Hands - Get $2 Cash |
| Day 2 | $5.00 in Spin & Gold Tickets | Play 200 AoF Hands - Get $4 Cash |
| Day 3 | $4.00 in Spin & Gold Tickets | Play 300 AoF Hands - Get $6 Cash |
| Day 4 | $5.00 in Spin & Gold Tickets | Play 400 AoF Hands - Get $8 Cash |
| Day 5 | $6.50 in Spin & Gold Tickets | Play 500 AoF Hands - Get $10 Cash |
| Day 6 | $10.00 in Spin & Gold Tickets | Play 1,000 AoF Hands - Get $15 Cash |
But to grab up to $60 in additional rewards, simply play All-In or Fold on each of a six days. Hit the daily hand targets to claim up to $45 in cash. Complete all 6 AoF Challenges and get a $15 GGMasters Satellite Ticket on Day 6!
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The annual Siege of Malta was cancelled on Thursday due to concerns over the rapidly spreading coronavirus. The event was scheduled to take place at the InterContinental Hotel in St Julians, Malta, in April 2020.
In a joint note sent to the press on March 5, Casino Malta and Olympic Casino announced the event will no longer take place 'in response to growing concerns about coronavirus.'
Both event organisers shared their disappointment for having to cancel a tournament series that would have featured a €500k GTD Main Event alongside numerous side events. As they explained, 'the need to safeguard the health of players and staff' needed to be prioritised.
'Due to grave concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus, and following health guidance from organisations such as the Maltese Health Authorities (MHA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), we have reluctantly decided to cancel the new Siege of Malta tournament in April,' the note explains.
'In addition to wanting to protect all our players and staff, we also wish to take a responsible stance in helping to contain the virus,' the note continues.
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'In common with many many other organisers of public events, we are erring on the side of caution and common sense in taking the decision to cancel.'
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2020 Battle of Malta to Stay on the Schedule
Thursday's press release touched also on the casino's flagship event, the Battle of Malta poker festival.
The award-winning tournament series known to be one of the biggest poker tournaments to take place in Europe is supposed to be back in St Julians in October. The coronavirus doesn't seem to have changed the plans of the organizers.
'October is a long way ahead and we anticipate that there will be many positive developments regarding coronavirus before Battle of Malta,' the note concluded.
'We apologise for any disruption caused to players who were keen to compete at Siege of Malta, and we encourage everyone to come along to Battle of Malta in October instead.'
Coronavirus Update: Reactions from the Poker World
The list of poker events canceled due to coronavirus concerns include the Triton Super High Roller Series, the Vietnamese leg of the World Poker Tour Season XVIII, the World Poker Tour Taiwan, and the 2020 Malta Poker Championship.
Earlier this week, the King's Casino in Rozvadov made headlines after announcing a temporary ban of all Italian players from their properties.
Speaking to PokerNews, Vice President of Corporate Communications for the WSOP Seth Palansky confirmed that the World Series of Pokerare monitoring the situation closely.
At this time, the WSOP events and schedules remain intact and are planned to go on without interruption.