Malta Chilipoker Open - Satellite Tournament

Malta Chilipoker Open - Satellite Tournament

Malta Poker Events Satellite tournament taking place on Thursday, the 2nd April at the Portomaso Casino, St.Julians, and the Oracle Casino, Bugibba, Malta.

This week we have scheduled 2 tournaments which will be taking place at two separate locations. You may participate at the casino of your preference.

Time: 20:30Hrs
Buy-In: €37+3
1st Prize – Entry to Malta ChiliPoker Open Main Event [Worth €330]
2nd Prize – Entry to Malta ChiliPoker Open Satellite Tournament [Worth €37+3]

We recommend early registration to avoid disappointment.

Ayu Fievet wins 1st Prize at the 4th satellite for the Malta Chilipoker Open 2009

Malta Poker Events - Satellite update.

Last night’s event kicked off at 20:30Hrs at the Portomaso Casino where two tables were set up for the participants. The event lasted around 4 hours in total with Ayu Fievet emerging as the winner of the 1st prize and seat to the main event of the Malta Chilipoker Open 2009.

The Malta Poker Events satellite was well attended with 13 players who got together for the 4th satellite tournament so far. The increased amount of players gave this week’s tournament an additional prize for third pacing and also included cash winnings for second and third place winners. Players included some familiar faces like Clive Tong [Previous winner], Konrad Abela, Trevor Caruana, and Ayu Fievet, who came second in a previous satellite, giving her free entry to last night’s satellite.

With some rare outcomes like a 5 way split pot, a majority of the players kept it tight for the initial stages of the tournament, yet there were some unfortunate flops for strong handed players like Jovin Genovese whose pocket Kings didn’t survive past the river.

The players were moved to the final table a few minutes before the tournament break, where the participants started picking up the pace as blind levels started to become more pronounced.

The action kept heating up as players started dropping out of the table following traps set up by better positioned players as well as well timed calls by those players who had the stacks to afford them.

With 5 players still left in the tournament, a pair of snowmen [88] helped Konrad Abela double up against Carmel Callus, chip leader at the time. Konrad's all-in was called almost instantly by Carmel, who showed an A6 which didn’t develop into a stronger hand by the river.

Carmel didn’t last much longer at the table as a series of events turned him weaker and he exited the table at fifth place. Carmel was followed by Trevor Caruana, who ended up as the bubble, leaving Clive Tong, Konrad Abela and Ayu Fievet to battle it out for their placing in the final three positions.

Another All-in from Konrad who was holding 10Q was called by Ayu with her KQ. Clive also called this hand with his 99, yet Ayu came out as the winner when she hit her king on the flop, sending Konrad out in third place while leaving her and Clive in a heads-up for the first prize.

Being relatively short stacked at this stage and in need of a double up, the last three hands saw three All-ins by Clive. Ayu kept her focus and finally called Clive’s suited 10, 2 with her 10 Q when she paired her Q to claim her prize as winner of this week’s satellite.

Prizes given out during this week’s satellite were as follows:
1st Prize – Ayu Fievet – Seat to Main event of Malta Chilipoker Open 2009
2nd Prize – Clive Tong – Seat to next week’s satellite + €50
3rd Prize – Konrad Abela – Seat to next week’s satellite + €20.

Photos of the event may be viewed on maltapokerevents.com. A highlights video featuring interviews with some players will also follow shortly.

Next week’s satellite will be taking place at the Portomaso Casino on the 2nd April 2009. The event is set to start at 20:30Hrs

Malta Poker Events
Chilipoker

Chilipoker.com to Sponsor Malta Poker Open

Just a few days ago Chilipoker.com announced 3 spectacular events: WPT Marrakech, WSOP 2009 and ECOOP IV . Once again your favourite poker room is bringing their brand name to the live poker tables for the upcoming 'Malta Chilipoker Open 2009'.

The tournament, which is being held for the first time this year at the Portomaso Casino in St. Julians, Malta, from the 24th till the 26th of April 2009 will receive international TV exposure and guarantees priceless value for poker players, as they stand a chance to be viewed by family, friends and other poker players around the globe. The featured table, highlights and player interviews will be aired on the local Melita Cable TV Network, on the The Poker Channel and across the web.

At €300+30 the buy-in for the 'Malta Chilipoker Open' has been designed for the aspiring player. A great chance to experience the excitement of live poker without having to pay a large buy-in fee. The tournament will provide players with a platform where they may put their knowledge and experience to practice against a multitude of players from different backgrounds and styles.

Malta Poker Events are also hosting the Malta Poker Seminar and free-roll from the 18th of April till the 19th of April at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. The €145 Poker Seminar is for players who are aiming to get better at their poker game and others who aspire to turn their pastime into a profitable one. Various speakers will be addressing key areas of the game, like reading opponents, mindset, betting strategies, responsible gaming, and more.

Malta Poker Events stated in a recent press release " There has been a significant increase in the popularity of poker on the Maltese Islands, that is why we want to offer something special for all those involved in the industry. We are proud to be associated with Chilipoker, we share the same values and passion for the game, this relationship will be a long lasting one!"

About Malta

With Mediterranean summers and mild winters, a rich culture and fascinating history Malta can be both idyllic hideaway and a cosmopolitan centre. The Maltese people are well known for their friendliness and hospitality. The Portomaso Casino forms an integral part of the unique marina development of Portomaso, situated in the fashionable and night life district of St. Julian`s on Malta's north-eastern coast.

About Malta Poker Events

Malta Poker Events has been setup to act as a Mediterranean hub in the worldwide poker community. Their agenda includes coordination of events like educational seminars, tournaments and promotions, while also offering networking opportunities. They persevere to provide devoted poker players the necessary framework to accelerate their learning and do so in an enjoyable and responsible way.

About Chilipoker

Founded in 2006 by Alexandre Dreyfus, French web entrepreneur, Chilipoker is comprised today of 40 collaborators of 13 different nationalities distributed among offices in Malta, London, Costa Rica and Hungary. Since 2007, Chilipoker.com has also been the official sponsor of the American Poker Diva, Liz Lieu.

Chilipoker.com is a top choice for players looking to experience the best in Online Poker. The Chilipoker website generates traffic showing approximately 10,500 ring-game players and 15,000 tournament players at peak hours. Chillipoker is part of the iPoker Network and has established itself amongst the leading online poker companies in Europe.

It's success is attributed to the variety of innovative poker promotions, our very own VIP loyalty programme, player hotshop, outstanding support & software in several languages, and over $14 million in tournaments, and many super-satellite entries to major international poker events.

With less than four weeks to go, the Malta Poker Seminar 2009 is nearing fruition.

With less than four weeks to go, the Malta Poker Seminar 2009 is nearing fruition. The educational event for aspiring poker winners is scheduled for the 18th & 19th April 2009. The organisers, Malta Poker Events, have commented that the event ‘will attract players from different nationalities with the aim of improving their game throughout a week-end of educational seminars’.

Speakers will share their wealth of knowledge with the attendees in order for them to improve the quality of their poker skills, or to simply reduce the errors they commit at the felt.

The event is headlined by WSOP bracelet winner, a.k.a ‘Champion of the Champions’, Ron Rose, who will be addressing topics related to ‘How to become a Winning No-Limit Tournament Poker Player’. Ron is one of the big names on the list of professionals who will be addressing the seminars.


Malta Poker Events have created an attractively priced package for the Malta Poker Seminar which also includes entry to a free-roll tournament. This event will give players the chance to put their newly found skills to practice against a broad range of players from different backgrounds. Prizes include entry to tournaments held at the Portomaso Casino, which will be held throughout the week following the seminars.

Malta Poker Events have also scheduled a series of tournaments which will be taking place from the 24th till the 26th April 2009 as part of the ‘Malta ChiliPoker Open 2009’ event. The main event will be televised by local TV network Melita Plc, and aired on the Poker Channel throughout the months of May and June 2009. The event is being hosted at the Portomaso Casino, St. Julians, right in the centre of Malta’s nightlife Mecca.

Additional information may be found on Malta Poker Events website www.maltapokerevents.com

The 3rd Malta Poker Open Satellite Tournament came to a close in the early hours of this morning...

The 3rd Malta Poker Open Satellite Tournament came to a close in the early hours of this morning with a heads up bout between Andrew Tabone and Carmel Micallef. The final hand saw Ks8s versus JhJd where Carmels hooks kept their lead all the way to the river. Obtaining a flush draw on the turn, Andrew pushed Carmel all-in almost 4 hours after the satellite had started.


A nine of spades crushed Carmels chances of winning the hand, yet he called Andrews all-in for him to reveal a Flush, King High.

Last night’s tournament took place at the Oracle Casino, Qawra. The event started at 20:30Hrs and was completed by 01:00Hrs. Andrew won a seat to the Malta Poker Open €330 main event taking place at the Portomaso Casino in April, while Carmel won a seat to next week’s satellite, giving him another shot at the €330 seat.

Next week’s satellite will be taking place at the Portomaso Casino on Thursday the 26th at 20:00Hrs. Players are advised to register early to ensure they find a place as tables are filling up promptly.

Check the events section in the Malta Poker Events website for more information on current events.

Event Schedule for Prymavera in Poker

Malta Poker Series 'Prymavera in Poker' taking place at the Portomaso Casino from the 17th till the 22nd March. Click here for a more complete tournament schedule listed on the Malta Poker Events web portal.

Other games available every day [March 17-22 2009] including:

Sit&Go Texas Hold'em & Omaha :
€50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 1.000, 2.000

Cash Game Texas Hold'em & Omaha:
€ 1-2, 2-4, 5-10, 10-20, 20-40, 50-100

Clive Tong wins seat to Malta Poker Open main event!

Malta Poker Open - Satellite Update

The €37+3 satellite leading to the Main Event of the Malta Poker Open 2009 wrapped up just two and a half hours after the start of the event. A 10 player table made up of players from Malta, Russia and UK kicked off at 8pm and when the dust settled, Clive Tong [Malta] took home the first prize and seat to the Malta Poker Open, taking place towards the end of next month.

Adrian Sciberras [Malta] claimed the second prize giving him a free entry to next week’s satellite. Being the first time to step in a live casino [Portomaso], it’s a great achievement for Adrian, who gained most of his experience playing on-line for the past 6 months. Well done!

Last night also saw several players who couldn’t make it to the satellite table, as the table filled up at a faster rate than usual. We recommend early registration to ensure that this situation doesn’t repeat itself. We may open an extra table next Thursday provided enough players turn up in time for the event, which is likely to happen as some players have already been registered last night!



Prymavera in Poker

In addition to the Malta Poker Open [Main event] satellite, on Thursday the 19th March, next week’s schedule includes a €22+2 satellite tournament for a €220 seat in the Prymavera in Poker event taking place at the Portomaso Casino.

Pryma Gaming [Italy] have a schedule of events taking place from the 17th – 22nd March at the Portomaso and are offering a seat through a satellite for our local player community. Make the best of it!

The satellite event will be taking place on Monday the 16th March and will start at 8pm. We recommend that your register early to avoid disappointment.

Click this link for more details: http://www.maltapokerseries.com/

Filming of tonight's satellite !

We are filming some content throughout tonight's satellite being held at the Portomaso Casino, including some of the action at the felt and interviews with players.

This will help promote our favourite card game so feel free to drop by to give your support!

Win your seat to the Malta Poker Open Main Event!!

Win your seat to the Malta Poker Open Main Event!!

Satellite tournament taking place at the Portomaso Casino.

Date: 12th March 2009
Time: 20:00Hrs

Buy-In: €37+3
[Capped at 10 persons]




1st Prize –
Entry to Malta Poker Open Main Event
[Worth €330]

2nd Prize –
Entry to Malta Poker Open Satellite Tournament
[Worth €37+3]

Registration at the Portomaso Casino. Open daily from 10am on.

We recommend early registration as to avoid disappointment.

For more info, e-mail on info@maltapokerevents.com

Malta Poker Open 2009

Date: 24th – 26th April 2009
Venue: Portomaso Casino
Main Event: €300+30 [Freezeout]

Side events starting from €30
Several Cash games available.

The 3 day event will be held at Portomaso Casino with highlights of the featured table and player interviews being aired on the Poker Channel, and locally, on the Melita network.

International TV exposure guarantees a priceless value for players, as they stand a chance to be viewed by family, friends and poker players around the globe.

Entry requirements: 25yrs+ for Maltese nationals, and 18yrs+ for foreigners.
For bookings or more information, mail us on: info@maltapokerevents.com,

Alternatively, you may register at the Portomaso Casino reception, satellites also available every Thursday at 20:00 Hrs.

Malta Poker Open Satellite Winner

Portomaso saw a great deal of action last night as it hosted a new scheduled satellite tournament. A group of ten players took to the table at 8.00Pm posting the €37+3 buy-in to compete in the freezeout event.

The event lasted around 3 hours before the winner emerged, Andrew Camilleri, who snatched the first prize with his Qs2s hitting a pair on the flop against Ayu Fievet’s hand.

Andrew won a seat for the €330 main event of the Malta Poker Open, being held at the Portomaso Casino between the 24th and 26th April, while Ayu secured a seat for next week’s satellite giving her a second chance to claiming a seat in April’s tournament.

Next week’s satellite will be taking place at the Portomaso Casino on Thursday evening. The event is set to start at 8.00Pm. Early registration is recommended.