Intertops sending players to the $500,000 GTD Malta Poker Festival
29 Jul 2019
The first of three satellite tournament series starts today and continues until the Final on Sunday. A second weeklong series begins 8 August, and a third starts 26 August. The winners of each series will receive a $2,500 prize package that includes buy-in to the Main Event, five nights luxurious accommodation at the Hilton (the only five-star resort on the island), $500 toward travel expenses and passes for the exclusive MPF VIP party.
“This is a great opportunity to combine a wonderful trip with thrilling live poker tournament action,” said Intertops’ poker manager. “The main event will be live streamed so all your friends and family can watch!”
Right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is known for superbly sunny weather, hot golden beaches, a thriving nightlife and more than 5,000 years of history.
The Malta Poker Festival begins 30 October at The Casino at Portomaso, right in the heart of Malta's vibrant night life. The final table will be played on Monday, 4 November. Last year Italian Emanuele Onnis defeated runner-up Fabian Gumz heads up to win the MPF Grand Event trophy and the €150,000 first place prize. The Grand Event attracted 1,366 entries, creating a total prize pool of €662,510.
€500K Malta Poker Festival — Satellite Tournament Schedule
Players can buy-in at the first level for $2 and win their way to the Final. This year there will also be one free roll and two Last Chance satellites, each awarding a ticket to the Final.
Step 1 ($2+$0.20)
1 ticket to any Step 2 awarded
4x daily, 29 July - 3 August
12:10 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 12:10 a.m., 6:10 a.m. CEST (6:10 p.m., 12:10 a.m., 6:10 a.m., 12:10 p.m. EDT)
Step 2 ($10+$1.00)
1 ticket for Final awarded
Daily until 4 August
1:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 1:10 a.m., 7:10 a.m. CEST (7:10 p.m., 1:10 a.m., 7:10 a.m., 1:10 p.m. EDT)
Last Chance Satellites ($8+$0.80)
1 ticket for Final awarded
Sunday, 4 August at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. CEST (5 a.m. and 8 a.m. EDT)
Ultimate Free Roll
1 ticket for Final awarded
Sunday, 4 August at 8 a.m. CEST (2 a.m. EDT)
Final ($100+$10)
$2,500 prize package awarded
Sunday, 4 August at 7:10 p.m. CEST (1:10 p.m. EDT)