Breaking News Malta: Live Qualifiers in Mixed Games formats!
On high demand within the Maltese poker community, it finally is about to happen; Live Qualifiers for The Festival Series, in Mixed Games format! This means that this week, when Martin 'Franke' von Zweigbergk is visiting the island, an Sviten Special satellite tournament will be played, as well as a HORSES satellite, at the Portomaso Casino in St. Julians!
We are roughly one month away from our next event on this year's calendar, and we cannot wait to load up and head over to the gorgeous island of Malta. Last year, it was the first time we hosted a tournament on 'the rock', and it can be assured that this year the event will be as epic as ever before. and will be held from September 8-15 at the Portomaso Casino, in collaboration with Guts Poker.
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Live Qualifier - Sviten Special and HORSES
With Portomaso Casino on our side, it has been managed to arrange special live satellite tournaments for the mixed games fanatics who are residing on Malta. Even for poker players who tend to only play No-Limit Hold'em games, these satellites are a great way to learn some of the finest mixed games out there for a relatively low buy-in. Be sure to bring a lot of enthusiasm, as these tournaments promise to be out of this world!
In collaboration with Guts Poker, and the Malta Poker Fish community, it will become live satellites you surely haven't witnessed before. Not only do the tournaments have a decent guaranteed prize pool (for mixed games), there will also be exclusive bounties available when busting out specific players such as 'Franke' himself, among others.
| Date | Satellite Name | Target Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday - August 6 | Sviten Special - Satellite | 2x €250 Sviten Special Tickets GTD |
| Saturday - August 10 | HORSES - Satellite | 3x €550 HORSES Mixed Main Event |
Players who will be participating in the event and have a Guts Poker online account. will be in for a treat!
Rumour says
The Festival Series Malta (Sept 8-15)
The Festival Series is returning to Malta from September 8-15, 2024, at the beautiful premise of Portomaso Casino in St. Julians. This exciting event will feature a week full of mixed poker games and Hold'em events. Players can look forward to notable tournaments like the €250 Hendon Mob Championship, the €550 Mixed Games Main Event with a H.O.R.S.E.S format, and the grand €550 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event. There will also be high rollers for No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Open Face Chinese. Unique events such as 'Franke's Flip Flops' and a 'Cash Game Challenge' add extra excitement to the poker line-up.
But The Festival Series is not just about poker. The event will also offer fantastic hospitality activities, ensuring a great time both on and off the tables. Last year featured exclusive dinners, padel and beach games competitions, bowling, and yoga, and this year promises to be just as epic. Participants can qualify online through daily and weekly tournaments on platforms such as Guts Poker, with prizes including a full Festival Series package worth €1,600. This package covers a six-night stay at the JL Hotel, breakfast, entry to the Main Event, and a hospitality package. Get ready for a perfect poker holiday in Malta, folks!
