Malta Poker Events - October Satellite Tournament – Episode 3 [15.10.09]

Date: 15.10.09
Time: 20:30hrs
Venue: Portomaso Casino, Malta
Starting stack: 3000 chips
Blind levels: 18 minutes


The Portomaso casino was full of fun packed poker action last night as the casino’s poker halls accommodated the Malta Poker Events October satellite – Episode 3 as well as the Poker Idol €330 side event for the group of professional poker players who qualified for the poker holiday package through the Poker Idol Poker Room. A €5/€10 cash game and the regular €1/€2 were also held for the many players who stormed the casino last night. Several Italian players were also present as they also joined in on the action against some of the best players introduced to the Maltese Poker Scene by Poker Idol, the online poker room tagged as ‘the future of online poker’.

The satellite event for the Halloween themed tournament attracted 19 local players this week, resulting in 5 payouts - 2 main event tickets being given out to the prize winners, two tickets for next week’s satellite event plus the remaining pot for Jackie Cachia, who placed fifth. The multi table tourney started at 20:30Hrs and progressed at the normal rate with the break taking place after approximately 75 minutes.

As a mid-game surprise for our players, the Portomaso Conference centre was set-up for this eventful day with a full blown buffet featuring a vast array of carefully prepared gourmet to suite the most discerning tastes. Players were invited to indulge in a wide range of sea food, pasta, cold cuts and an assortment of cheeses, sweets and exotic fruits to complement the fantastic overall turnout last night. In the buffet area, Malta Poker Events players also had the opportunity of meeting up and networking with professional poker players who participated in the Poker Idol Open side event which took place last night at the Portomaso Casino.

After refuelling with the exquisite food preparation, players rejoined their tables to compete for the final prizes for their respective tournaments.

The final table of the October edition Satellite tournament commenced at around 23:15Hrs and featured many of the regular players who participate in the weekly satellites as well as some new players who were hopeful about winning their buy-in to this month’s Halloween-themed event. Among these were also previous satellite winners JP Grech, Massimo Pappalardo, Rueben Velden and Leo Said.


After the tournaments were over and prizes given out, players were invited to club 22 at the Portomaso tower for a night of partying in company of the Poker Idol crew and players.


Photos may be viewed at the gallery section on the Malta Poker Events website.



Winners of the Halloween themed €220 event on the 1st November 2009 pictured above.
• Leo Said [Left]
• David Meli [Right]

Winners of satellite tickets
• Rueben Velden
• Joe Camilleri

Winners of remaining pot:
• Jackie Cachia

With just two remaining satellite events before the €220 tourney this month, join us next Thursday the 22nd October at the Portomaso Casino for your chance to win a seat into the Halloween themed poker tournament being held on the 1st November 2009. Prize pool is expected to exceed €13,000 this month!

Free parking, snacks and beverages for all our players.

For more information on our current event schedule, please contact us on info@maltapokerevents.com

Malta 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

Malta Poker Seminar

Poker Seminar [For Players] - 18th & 19th April 2009

The Seminar is aimed at poker players who are aiming to get better at their 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. Speakers will share their wealth of knowledge with the delegates attending the seminars.

Players will leave the seminars with a new found confidence, and ground-breaking strategies in their skill-set.

Following the educational seminars, a free-roll tournament will be held at the Portomaso Casino. The tournament will provide delegates with a platform where they may put their new knowledge to practice against a multitude of players from different backgrounds and styles.

Attendees will also enjoy six coffee breaks and two lunches, and will also be given a hard copy of the presentations, and the topics covered during the seminar. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance outlining the subject matter covered.

The price of the seminar is €145 [Lm 62.25]. (This includes a full 2 day pass, CD including visual and textual documentation, access to all lunches and breaks, a free-roll tournament and a cocktail party at an exclusive venue to wrap up in style.)

The Poker Seminar is being held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta and is restricted to people aged 18 and over.

Malta Poker Events

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

We are committed to increasing awareness of the players so they may improve their skill-set, and progress to making improved, confident decisions when it matters most. Explore the site to learn about poker events being held on the charming island of Malta. You may also check for news and updates on the main page, or join our mailing list for information on current events.