That’s right; The Festival is coming to Malta this May – so get your swimming trunks ready and prepare yourself for a week-long poker party! There are over 50 fantastic events to enjoy in this wonderful location, with tournament buy-ins for all bankroll levels. This is one you won’t want to miss, so keep reading to find out everything you need to know about The Festival Malta 2023.
Where Will The Festival Take Place?
The latest iteration of The Festival Poker Series is taking place in the fabulous Portomaso Casino in St Julians, Malta. The casino is a short 15-minute drive from the capital city of Valetta or around a 30-minute journey by public transport. Those who are interested in staying close to the venue can check out the latest hotel deals available on The Festival website.
Why Should I Go?
Apart from the stunning location, there are over 50 fantastic tournaments available to play, catering to all kinds of poker players. Whether you’re a fan of High Roller NLHE tournaments or low-stakes mixed game tournaments, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Some of our favourite events from the series include the €125 Half ‘n Half (NLHE & PLO) event, the €250 NLHE Mystery Bounty event, and, of course, the €550 Main Event. There are satellites running from as low as €40 throughout the week that give you a chance to win your way into some of the high-roller events.
There’s even something for the cash game players, as cash games will be running 24/7 throughout the festival. There will be a variety of stakes and games on offer, including NLHE, PLO, and even mixed games. There will also be special cash game challenges running at the end of the night from the 15th to the 20th of May.
If the sun, sea, and surf weren’t enough to convince you to make the journey to this amazing location, we’re sure that the poker on offer will have you booking your flights in no time!
What is the Full Schedule?
If you want to plan your trip down to the tiniest detail, we can help with that! We’ve got the full schedule for The Festival Malta 2023, allowing you to plan exactly what events you want to play during your stay. Check out the table below for the full schedule.
Online Satellites
Nothing beats getting a discount, and if you want to show up in Malta with your tournament entry already secured and a few extra Euro in your pocket, you should check out these online satellites.
Satellites give you a chance to win your way into a big buy-in event for a much smaller entry fee, making them extremely popular amongst poker players. There are plenty of online satellites available in the build-up to The Festival Malta 2023, so if you want to win your way into an event, check out the details below.
Partypoker
Partypoker is arguably one of the biggest brands in the online poker world. You can win yourself a €1500 package to The Festival Malta 2023 from as little as €0.01, and satellites are running every single day. Check out our table below for the full range of online satellites available at partypoker.
Monday-Saturday
Start Time (GMT) | Buy-in | Tournament | Prize pool (GTD) |
16:45, 18:45 | €0.01 | The Festival Centroll | 5x €0.55 Step Satellite tickets |
17:45, 19:45 | €0.55 | The Festival Step Satellite | 2x €12.50 Step Satellite tickets |
19:00, 21:00 | €12.50 | The Festival Step Satellite | 1x €125 Sunday Final Satellite ticket. |
Sunday
Start Time (GMT) | Buy-in | Tournament | Prize pool (GTD) |
12:45, 14:45, 16:45, 18:45 | €0.01 | The Festival Centroll | 5x €0.55 Step Satellite tickets |
13:45, 15:45, 17:45 | €0.55 | The Festival Step Satellite | 2x €12.50 Step Satellite tickets |
15:00, 17:00 | €12.50 | The Festival Step Satellite | 1x €125 Sunday Final Satellite ticket. |
19:00 | €125 | The Festival Sunday Final | 1x €1500 The Festival Malta Package |
Each player who wins themselves a €1500 package will win a 5-night stay in the Hotel Valentina – a short 4-minute walk from the casino, as well as a €550 Main Event entry and €100 spending money that will be deposited directly into your partypoker account.
Guts Poker
Guts Poker has been running satellites for the past few months in preparation for the event, and there is currently only one event left for you to win your way into the main event.
There will be a €50 buy-in event, starting at 19:30 on the 10th of May, with one €1600 package guaranteed. Winners of that €1600 package will win either 5 nights at the Hotel Valentina or 7 nights at the Hotel Vivaldi – just 6 minutes from the casino. They will also receive a €550 Main Event entry, as well as a hospitality package which includes entry to daily social activities that will be taking place throughout the event.
Book Your Place Today
We’re sure that this festival will be full of fun and great action, so make sure you don’t miss out! You can book your accommodation online and pre-register at Portomaso Casino, making your experience as smooth as possible when you turn up to play. We hope to see you there!
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