€550 Grand Event
Day 1fg Started
2025 Malta Poker Festival Spring
€550 Grand Event
Day: 1fg
Event Info
2025 Malta Poker Festival Spring
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1fg
Buy-in
€550
Prize Pool
€555,940
Entries
1,202
Level
32
Blinds
400,000 / 800,000
Ante
800,000
Entries
498
Players Left
122
Players Left 1 / 1,202
Filter
(1)
The beautiful Portomaso Casino has been jam-packed all week, as players have flocked from all over the world to the Malta Poker Festival.
As we move towards the business end of proceedings, today represents the final opportunities for players to qualify for Day 2 of the €550 Grand Event - Day 1f is due to kick off at 1 p.m. local time, and the final flight, turbo flight Day 1g, scheduled for 9 p.m.
A total of 704 entrants have been obtained across Days 1a-1e, creating a current prize pool of €324,61 - comfortably surpassing the €300,000 guarantee.
Only two players have managed to break the seven-figure mark thus far - Day 1b chip leader Ludovic Uzan (1,416,000) is still miles in front, with Day 1c chip leader Justin Scicluna following on 1,066,000. Jan Jensen of Denmark (917,000) completes the current podium places.
Overall Top Ten Counts After Day 1e
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludovic Uzan | France | 1,412,000 |
| 2 | Justin Scicluna | Malta | 1,066,000 |
| 3 | Jan Jensen | Denmark | 917,000 |
| 4 | Andrew Cutajar | Malta | 873,000 |
| 5 | Antonio Scala | Italy | 870,000 |
| 6 | Christoforos Chrysochoidis | Greece | 816,000 |
| 7 | Alessio Assennato | Italy | 754,000 |
| 8 | Vallone Aurelio | Italy | 722,000 |
| 9 | Boban Stevanovic | Serbia | 674,000 |
| 10 | Niccolo Cadoni | Italy | 647,000 |
Day 1f will feature 40-minute levels, with late registration open until the start of Level 11. Players will start with 50,000 chips at blind level 100/200, with a 200 big blind ante. Players are permitted two reentries per flight, with play concluding when 15% of the field remains, all of whom will be in the money.
Day 1g features 20-minute levels, but otherwise follows the same structure as previous flights. Players who qualify for Day 2 will return on Sunday, May 4, at 1.pm., where blind levels will be increased to 50 minutes. The final day takes place at 1 p.m. Monday, May 5, where play will continue until a champion is crowned.
Stick with PokerNews for all your coverage of what is guaranteed to be a fast and furious day of poker action.
The Malta Poker Festival is back with a bang at the Portomaso Casino, and this year’s schedule is packed with events for every kind of player. Here's a look at the key highlights:
- 🟢 MPF Grand Event (€550) – The heart of the festival kicks off with seven starting flights from April 30 to May 3, building up to Day 2 on May 4 and the Final Day on May 5. Expect big fields, deep stacks, and life-changing prize money.
- 💰 Super Highroller (€2,500) – Poker’s elite go head-to-head in this premium event, with Day 1 on May 2 and the final table set for May 3.
- 🎯 Mystery Bounty (€330) – Running May 2–3
- 🌟 The Hendon Mob Championship (€250) – A must-play for fans of the game’s most iconic database, this two-day event starts May 4 and wraps up on May 5.
- 👑 Highroller UDSO GOLD (€1,100) – If you're looking a deeper challenge, join the action on May 4, with the final table on May 5.
Plus, don’t miss fan-favorites like the Ladies First!, Tag Team hosted by Team Roberts, HORSE, Sviten Special, and Bounty Hunter Days
Malta Poker Festival Schedule
| Date | Time | Tournament | Buy-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 3 | 13:00 | MPF GRAND EVENT DAY 1F | €550 |
| Sat, May 3 | 14:00 | Mystery Bounty Day 2 | CLOSED |
| Sat, May 3 | 15:00 | Super Highroller Day 2 and FT | €2500 |
| Sat, May 3 | 16:00 | Ladies First! hosted by Tanya Masters | €200 |
| Sat, May 3 | 17:00 | APAT Maltese Championship Day 1 | €120 |
| Sat, May 3 | 18:00 | Satellite to MPF Grand Event | €70 |
| Sat, May 3 | 19:00 | Satellite to Highroller UDSO GOLD | €150 |
| Sat, May 3 | 21:00 | MPF GRAND EVENT DAY 1G TURBO | €550 |
| Sun, May 4 | 13:00 | MPF GRAND EVENT DAY 2 | CLOSED |
| Sun, May 4 | 13:00 | The Hendon Mob Championship Day 1 | €250 |
| Sun, May 4 | 14:00 | APAT Maltese Championship Day 2 and FT | CLOSED |
| Sun, May 4 | 15:00 | Satellite to Highroller UDSO GOLD | €150 |
| Sun, May 4 | 15:00 | MPF Seniors hosted by Raphael Toledo | €300 |
| Sun, May 4 | 19:00 | Highroller UDSO GOLD Day 1 | €1100 |
| Mon, May 5 | 13:00 | MPF GRAND EVENT FINAL DAY | CLOSED |
| Mon, May 5 | 14:00 | The Hendon Mob Championship Final Day | CLOSED |
| Mon, May 5 | 15:00 | Bounty Hunter Days Progressive Closer | €170 |
| Mon, May 5 | 16:00 | Highroller UDSO GOLD Day 2 and FT | €1100 |
| Mon, May 5 | 19:00 | MPF Last Chance | €230 |
Domenico Lando brought balance to the felt at the 2024 Malta Poker Festival Grand Event, navigating his way through a talented final table to emerge victorious and claim the title, trophy and €140,000 prize.
Lando picked his spots wisely in the final stages en route to topping the record-breaking 2,045 entry field, where the €941,568 prize pool was paid out to the top 306 players. Lando's triumph in the biggest MPF Grand Event was somewhat of an underdog story. The Italian player had only $13,400 in live earnings before registering for the event, with a best cash of just $6,077.
Lando toppled Nikolaos Konstas in heads-up play, after the latter appeared to have one hand on the winner's spoils, but as is ever with poker, someone's fortune can change completely with a turn of a card.
2024 MPF Grand Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domenico Lando | Italy | €140,000 |
| 2 | Nikolaos Konstas | Greece | €93,000 |
| 3 | Theodoros Ampelikiotis | Greece | €66,000 |
| 4 | Charles Eichner | France | €49,068 |
| 5 | Jaroslaw Falkowski | Poland | €39,000 |
| 6 | Andre Grech | Malta | €30,000 |
| 7 | Antonio Alba | Italy | €23,000 |
| 8 | Salih Kaya | Denmark | €17,500 |
| 9 | Angelo Vietti | Italy | €13,400 |
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Play is underway in Day 1f of the MPF Grand Event, stay tuned to PokerNews for your coverage of all the action.
Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Both parties had put in 3,500 on the turn on a board of J♣8♠4♦7♥ board, with around 2,500 in the middle at that point.
The Q♦ completed the board, and Strange check-called versus a bet of 5,200 from Johnston.
Johnston tabled Q♣J♥ for the rivered two pair, while Strange had A♠J♠ for top pair jacks. "Sorry mate, I was shutting down unless I hit the river.", said Johnston.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
64,000
14,000
|
14,000 |
|
|
40,200
9,800
|
9,800 |
Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
A chunky pot of 40,000 had developed by the river on a board of A♣K♦9♥3♣4♥, in a hand between Robert Oliver and Dimitrios Tsakalakos.
Tsakalakos fired out a bet of 25,000, and after a brief period of deliberation, Oliver folded.
In the next hand, Tsakalakos limped under the gun, and Oliver raised to 700, receiving calls from the big blind and Tsakalakos.
The flop came Q♦8♦7♦, and was checked through to the 3♦ turn, where action was checked to Oliver. He fired out a bet of 2,000, and only Tsakalakos called.
On the 7♠ river, Tsakalakos check-folded versus an overbet of 10,000 from Oliver, who flashed the A♦ after his opponent folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
73,000
131,000
|
131,000 |
|
|
37,000
13,000
|
13,000 |
Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
A pot of 19,400 had brewed on a completed board of J♠5♥10♦J♣5♠, in a hand between Roar Aspas in the hijack, who was sporting some ice PokerNews merch, and Simon Forster on the button.
Aspas check-called a bet of 6,500 from Forster. Forster tabled K♥Q♠ for the missed up and down, while Aspas had the goods with A♥A♦.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
43,000
43,000
|
43,000 |
|
31,000
31,000
|
31,000 |
