Diamond Poker Series Brings €4.5M GTD PLO Grand Slam to Malta
The Diamond Poker Series is set to sparkle once again as it makes its highly anticipated return to Casino Malta from October 13–20, 2025, with the PLO Grand Slam once again taking center stage.
Billed as Europe’s biggest celebration of Pot-Limit Omaha, the festival boasts 25 events and over €4.5 million guaranteed, attracting four-card specialists and fans from around the world.
The Marquee Events
While there's plenty of action to jump into, the spotlight is on three headline tournaments that define the series:
- €10,000 Championship (€2M GTD): The crown jewel of the schedule, with a €2 million guarantee
- €5,000 Million (€1M GTD): A marquee mid-stakes event that guarantees seven-figures.
- €25,000 High Roller (€500K GTD): The biggest buy-in event of the series.
There's also plenty of satellites across the schedule, giving you ample chances to turn a small buy-in into a huge opportunity.
PLO Grand Slam Full Schedule
Follow It All with PokerNews Live Updates
Poker fans around the world won’t miss a beat, as PokerNews will be on-site to provide exclusive live reporting throughout the series. Readers can follow along with daily chip counts, bustouts, and the biggest hands from two major events.
- €10,300 Championship (October 13–16)
- €5,200 Million (October 17–18)
From start to finish, PokerNews will capture every key moment, letting fans sweat the action as if they were inside Casino Malta.
Play and Stay
Players who jump into Day 1A of the €10K Championship and the €5K Million will receive complimentary accommodation at Malta’s luxury five-star InterContinental or the stylish Voco Hotel.
It’s the perfect way to combine top-tier poker with world-class hospitality on the Mediterranean island.
Last Time Out in Tallinn
The last stop for the Diamond Poker Series saw the PLO Grand Slam roll into Tallinn, where French businessman Imad Derwiche stole the show. Derwiche went on the run of a lifetime to defeat a world-class 148-entry field and win the €10,300 Championship for €338,370.
He outlasted the likes of Martin Kabrhel, Vivian Saliba, and defending champion Tom-Aksel Bedell on his way to victory, before sealing the title against “Gypsy Baron” in heads-up play.
Despite calling himself a “fish” at the table, Derwiche proved he could swim with the sharks, adding another trophy to his poker résumé.
DPS PLO Grand Slam Tallinn €10,300 Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imad Derwiche | France | €338,370 |
| 2 | "Gypsy Baron" | n/a | €230,540 |
| 3 | Erik Bystrom | Sweden | €152,280 |
| 4 | Aaron Pahlawani | Austria | €125,490 |
| 5 | Fredrik Lindstrom | Finland | €100,820 |
| 6 | Tom-Aksel Bedell | Norway | €78,960 |
| 7 | Gergo Nagy | Hungary | €59,220 |
| 8 | Lautaro Guerra | Spain | €43,710 |
| 9 | Vivian Saliba | Austria | €33,840 |
