2026 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition

€600 Main Event
Day: 3
34
Event Info
2026 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition
Event Info
Buy-in
€600
Prize Pool
€2,413,281
Total Entries
5,368
Places Paid
726
Players Left
8
Average Chip Stack
24,220,000
Total Chips
193,760,000
Next Payout
Place 8
€21,150
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
400,000
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
158
Players Left
24
Players Left 8 / 5,368

Renke Sends Ghassemlou to the Rail

Level 26 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Shervin Ghassemlou
Shervin Ghassemlou

James Malatynski opened with a raise to 220,000 from middle position, and Kajetan Renke called from the seat next to him. Shervin Ghassemlou then moved all-in for 815,000 from the cutoff. Malatynski quickly folded, while Renke said, "Now I have to call," before tossing in a chip to make the call.

Shervin Ghassemlou: K♠K♥All in
Kajetan Renke: A♠9♦

Renke found an ace on the A♠8♦6♦ flop, putting him ahead. He also picked up a flush draw, leaving Ghassemlou with very few outs to stay in the tournament.

The 2♣ turn and 5♣ river brought no help for Ghassemlou, who was sent to the rail.

Tags: James MalatynskiKajetan RenkeShervin Ghassemlou