button in SafariFlashback: Alejandro Asenjo Wins 2026 Battle of Malta Summer Main Event
When one of your friends runs deep in a tournament or wins a side event, it’s already a big deal. Two friends winning the same Main Event feels like an even rarer feat. But rare isn't impossible, and just two years after Cosme Gomez triumphed in the 2024 Autumn Edition, Alejandro Asenjo managed to take down the 2026 Battle of Malta Summer Edition Main Event at Casino Malta.
From a field of 2,667 entries that generated a €1,186,962 prize pool, Asenjo emerged victorious after a four-way deal was agreed. He locked up €94,520 before doubling up multiple times to claim the trophy.
He defeated Marko Cosic (€90,850) in a very short heads-up battle, while Stavros Passias finished third for the largest payout of €114,150. Chip leader going into the final table, Georgios Papakonstantinou, completed the deal in fourth place for €100,800.
2026 Battle of Malta Summer Edition Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Asenjo | Spain | €94,520* |
| 2 | Marko Cosic | Serbia | €90,850* |
| 3 | Stavros Passias | Greece | €114,150* |
| 4 | Georgios Papakonstantinou | Greece | €100,800* |
| 5 | Angelo Censabella | Italy | €43,900 |
| 6 | Danilo Scevola | Italy | €35,600 |
| 7 | Gianluca Donini | Italy | €27,050 |
| 8 | Fredrick Bratein | Norway | €19,350 |
*Denotes four-way deal