Poker Channel broadcast schedule of the Malta ChiliPoker Open

Poker Channel broadcast schedule of the Malta ChiliPoker Open

Catch the Malta ChiliPoker Open 2009 on the Poker Channel throughout the months of July and August. The broadcasts of the Tournament will also show viewers the highlights of the Malta Poker Seminar, and interviews with seminar speakers and Poker players in Malta.

The broadcast schedule follows:
Saturday 27th June at 23:00 [Aired]
Wednesday 1st July at 22:00. [Aired]
Thursday 16th July 14:00
Sunday 19th July 23:00
Wednesday 22nd 22:00
Monday 27th 22:00
Wednesday 29th 23:00
Thursday 30th 16:00
Sunday 2nd August 22:00
[Times are in the following time-zone: GMT+01:00]

You may even check out Malta Chilipoker Open photos in the Gallery at the Malta Poker Events website.


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Malta Poker Events Teaser

Enjoy this sneak preview of the Malta Chilipoker Open. The show will be airing throughout the month of June/July on Melita Sports and the Poker Channel. You may view the full broadcast schedule on the Malta Poker Events homepage.

Malta Poker Events on Poker Channel and Melita Sports.



The show premier will take place at Ryan's Pub, St.Julians. We will be airing the show on a big screen for your viewing comfort.



Date, Time and more details will follow early next week! So check out the facebook group or Maltapokerevents.com for updated info.

Malta Chilipoker Open 2009 - Results:

Malta Chilipoker Open 2009 - Results, 1st through 5th. Check out our gallery for a few shots taken during the tournament. More info & photos will follow soon.

1st - Umur Hotipoglu € 13,000

2nd - Massimiliano Privitera € 8,670

3rd - Simon Legougue € 5,160

4th - Kenneth Vella € 3,470

5th - Gordon Mifsud € 2,800



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Malta Poker Events - Satellite Update 9.04.09

Another fantastic event at this week’s Malta Poker Events satellite tournament. The event was held on Thursday the 9th April at the Portomaso Casino. With two weeks to go, players are definitely giving the Malta ChiliPoker Openits due importance as one of Malta’s most anticipated Poker events. The satellite tournament attracted 43 Players who competed for 6 prizes which included 4 Malta ChiliPoker Main event Tickets [€330 Buy-in] and 2 tickets for the Malta Poker Seminar, headlined by Poker pro, Ron Rose.

The 5 tables allotted to the satellite were filled with poker players from different walks of life and different nationalities like Malta, Germany, Uk, France, Czech Republic and Austria. The majority of players were male, yet we noticed a positive increase in the number of female players compared to the previous weeks.

The tournament lasted around four and a half hours with almost half the players out of their seats by the first 90 minutes play. Early hands seen in the first stage of the tournament included Anthony Deguara holding AK where he went up against Lina Theuma holding an AQ. Tony pushed with 5900 chips and hit a King on the river sending Lina out of the tournament with her dominated Queen.

Karsten Busch’s all in and final hand got called by Kevin O’neill who held a better hand and a greater than average chip stack at this time. The flop uncovered a queen that gave Kevin a pair of queens which remained the highest valued cards on the felt by the river. This gave Kevin an even stronger position than he held before, turning him into chip leader on his table. O’neill knocked out another player, Andrea Stellato holding AK in his final hand when he went up against Kevin, holding pocket tens, and all in. The players hands didn’t get stronger when combined with the community cards. The deal won Kevin all of Andrea’s chips.

Trevor Borg, a new face at the Malta Poker Events tournaments, pulled a flush on the river against his opponent who held a respectable QQ. Trevor pushed all in as his final last move in the hand which got called winning him his opponent’s pot. Trevor kicked out another player when his AA went up against 88. None of the player’s hands improved and Trevor won yet another sizeable pot, giving him a favourable position at this stage of the tournament.

Trevor Caruana, a regular at the Malta Poker Events games, who won his ticket to this week’s satellite by placing fifth in last week’s game, got trapped by Matthew Barry’s Flush which dominated Trevor’s KJ. Barry claimed all of Trevor’s chips with his move.

Kevin O’neill who was still on a good run so far, encountered a setback when he caught a KQ. Three players were in on this hand, with bets being called by Adrian Sciberras [A7] and Stefan Kaindlstorfer [KJ] who was on two pairs as the flop was showing K2J. A king on the river made the waters more dangerous for Kevin who was now holding a set of Kings against Steffan’s full house. Kevin pushed all in only to be called by Steffan who won the hand beating both players and giving him a much greater advantage as the tournament was halfway through.

Matthew Barry came out victorious in yet another hand when he called Mario Magri’s all in. Mario pushed all in holding a K10, and Barry called with his AJ. Mario, holding a flush draw and gut shot lost the hand as Barry hit two pairs. The paired AJ held their strength, finishing off Mario’s chances to enter the top six positions.

Down to the final table, the average stack was around 11,000 chips with the chip leader holding around 25k. Here, Luke Galea, one of the more focused players throughout the tournament held pocket 10’s as he gave his final push. He got called by Anthony Deguara holding KQ who paired a Queen on the turn, thus eliminating Luke.

Anthony’s hand strength was forced once again onto Chris Sammut, low stacked at the time. Chris went all in holding 97 yet he got called by Anthony Deguara, holding K6. Anthony’s King paired up on the felt winning him all of Chris’s chips

As the action started getting tougher, Anthony Deguara went all in with an A7 and got called by Etienne Do’s A6. None of the players hit on the flop turn or river, yet a pair of Kings and 2 over cards surfaced on the table which saved Etienne Do as the hand resulted in a split pot between the two players.

By this time the blinds had reached 800/1600 and 6 players were left in the game. The game slowed down considerably with far fewer hands being called. All the remaining players were eligible to prizes at this point as the tourney paid out 4 main event tickets as well as 2 Malta Poker Seminar tickets. Two players out at this stage would result in the end of the tourney, so players were playing very carefully in order to secure their seat in the Malta Chili Poker Open.

An all-in by Etienne Do, holding A10 got called by Barry who, also holding A10 called Etienne’s bet. There was the possibility for a flush, yet the pot ended up split between the two players. This was the second time Etienne showed his cards, and his second split pot on the final table.

The next hand saw the table going down to five players when Daniel Briffa went all in with 6400 chips while holding A10. He got called by Etienne Do whose 77 kept their strength when the community cards showed 45K96.

Anthony Deguara, now grinding his way through, came to a turning point in the tournament when he went all in with 3,200 chips. He got called by Etienne Do and Matthew Barry holding KJ and QJ respectively. The felt was Queen High, but Anthony’s pocket Kings held up against the other player’s cards by the river which allowed him to triple up turning him into the second biggest stack on the table.

After several more tight plays on the table, Anthony Deguara went all in with his Hooks [JJ] and got called by Stefan Kaindlstorfer, the chip leader at the time. Stefan was holding JQ which gave him two pairs as there were a J and Q on the felt, yet Anthony’s trips gave him the advantage here giving him chip leader position, now holding over 17000 chips.

Another heads up between Anthony and Stefan saw Stefan go all in with AJ against Anthony’s K6 which hit a King on the flop. Stefan won this hand though as he also paired his Ace on the flop when the table showed a K5A77

The tournament came to a close at the 13th level, with the blinds at 1400/2800. The final hand saw Anthony push all-in when he hit the nuts on the river with a full house holding 45 in big blind position. To his misfortune, Barry [K8] was drawing a dead straight which he hit on the turn as the 4 on the river sent Barry out in 5th place. The final deal showed 54764 on the table.


The Satellite Winners 1st through 4th:
Malta ChiliPoker Open Main Event Tickets [Final 4 positions]
Anthony Deguara
Stefan Kaindlstorfer
Matthew Calascione
Etienne Do

Malta Poker Seminar Tickets [5th and 6th]
Matthew Barry
Daniel Briffa

2 more satellite tournaments will be held next week on Thursday the 16th April at the Portomaso Casino and the Oracle Casino. The events are scheduled to start at 20:30Hrs

Winners wil get the chance to win tickets to the Malta Chilipoker Open, and the Malta Poker Seminar. The Malta Poker Seminar is being held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on the 18th & 19th April 2009. Professional Poker player Ron Rose will be headlining the event.

The remaining tickets for the Malta Poker Seminar are available from the Portomaso Casino, the Mediterranean Conference Centre and may also be booked through info@maltapokerevents.com

Photography from the satellite tournament may be viewed in the photo gallery at maltapokerevents.com

Win Malta Poker Seminar Tickets on XFM

XFM have 2 tickets to give away to the Malta Poker Seminar taking place on Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th April.

During the Big Drive Home with Jay and Lee from Monday 13th April, XFM listeners will be asked to SMS and register for the Malta Poker competition. Each listener wishing to enter must text Malta Poker and their full name to 50619400.

A list of entrants will be compiled and during the Big Drive Home on Friday 17th, 2 separate entrants will be called and asked 3 questions about poker.

Should they answer all 3 questions correctly the caller will win a ticket admitting them to the Malta Poker 2 day Seminar worth €145 euros.

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Malta Poker Events - Malta Chilipoker Open Satellite Update

Malta Poker Events - Malta Chilipoker Open Satellite Update

The fifth Malta Poker Events Satellite tournament attracted 30 players who all shared the same goal: To win a seat to the Malta Chilipoker Open being held at the Portomaso Casino from the 24th till the 26th April 2009.

Payouts for last night’s tournament included three seats to the €330 Malta Chilipoker Open event and three tickets to next week’s satellite.

The players were all seated by 20:30 when the tournament commenced. Various familiar faces plus a host of new ones graced the tables with their different styles and strategies. Some of who were sporting headphones, sunglasses and caps, mimicking their idols as they appear on televised events like the WSOP, WPT and other international events.

Most of the players were Maltese yet there were also some foreign players who participated in the satellite, from which players started dropping out after a few hands were dealt. The 3 table tournament was down to two tables by the beginning of the first break.

Following the intermission, the weakest players began to get blinded out and initiated a series of pushing tactics in order to double up and increase their chances of making it to the final six positions. The tactic worked for a few, yet the majority lost their chips to better stacked players who either trapped the weaker ones, or called, simply because of their relative stack size hitting pairs and trips by the turn or river.

Lawrence Galea bubbled in seventh position against Clive Tong, who paired his Ace [5 kicker] against the KQ held by Lawrence. He was followed by Hubert Micallef whose AQ didn’t hit develop into a stronger hand against Joseph Grech’s pocket 8’s. Hubert won a ticket to next week’s satellite. The next player out was Mario Magri, a 9 to 1 underdog with his Q8 against Trevor Caruana’s A8. Mario also made it into the top six and won himself a seat to next week’s satellite.

The remaining players at this stage were Trevor Caruana, Clive Tong, Joseph Grech and Joseph Camilleri. Here Trevor Caruana, who was relatively short stacked started pushing very aggressively which resulted in him quickly becoming chip leader.

Trevor did not maintain his position though, as Clive, who was the short stack a few hands before, managed to take some of Trevor blinds. In addition, Trevor also started to call several hands against other players, only to fold before the turn in most of them.

A match between Clive and Joseph Grech saw an all in from Clive who hit trips on the flop only to be called by Joe, who hit a full house with his 9,2. Luckily for Clive, the turn and river were 3 and 3 which resulted in a split pot between the two players, who also benefited from Trevor’s 3500 bet after Joe’s call. This was a deciding hand for Clive who luckily survived, giving him a slightly bigger stack than when he entered it.


The game started getting to a close as Trevor’s chip stack started deteriorating. The final hand saw Trevor push once again with his A7 only to be called by Clive. Trevor didn’t hit on the flop, or turn, and when the Ace surfaced on the river, it gave Trevor the higher pair, but it also resulted in a straight for Clive, who won the final hand of last night’s satellite.

Thanks to the great attendance last night, 6 prizes were given out to the players who made it in the top 6 positions.

Prizes were awarded as follows:
1st through 3rd - €330 Malta Chilipoker Main Event winners:
Clive Tong, Joseph Grech & Joseph Camilleri

4th through 6th - Satellite tickets for next week’s tournament:
Trevor Caruana, Mario Magri & Hubert Micallef

Next week’s satellite will be taking place at the Portomaso Casino on Thursday the 9th April. The event is scheduled to start at 20:30Hrs. Early registration is recommended.

For photos of last night’s satellite please visit the Gallery at MaltaPokerEvents.com
You may contact us for more information on info@maltapokerevents.com

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

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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.