The Battle of Malta is on the horizon at the Intercontinental Hotel and 888poker is offering players a chance to get in the action. The series features a €555 Main Event with a €1 million guarantee and players can secure their seats online.
This is one of Europe’s biggest poker tournaments and the series also features a packed schedule of side events. 888 is serving as a sponsor of the event and will have complete travel packages available for online poker players.
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Battle of Malta qualifying online at 888poker
Players looking to find a seat into the Main Event at a bargain price will find 888poker satellites starting at just one cent. Players can also buy in to qualifiers directly for $55 and $109. The $1,700 luxury package to Malta includes:
- €555 buy-in for Day 1D
- Hotel accommodations for four nights
- €325 in travel money via players’ 888poker accounts
- 888poker Live kit
The Main Event features five starting flights from Oct. 5-9. A turbo flight is planned for Oct. 9 with Day 2 kicking off the same day. Day 3 follows on Oct. 10 with the action wrapping up a day later with the final table streamed live.
As part of the Battle of Malta schedule, 888poker will also run a special side event. The €200 888 Made To Play tournament is set for Oct. 9.
The €450 Mystery Siege of Malta also promises some fun and features a mystery bounty format. These events have become extremely popular with players recently. The tournament features three starting flights and the final day of action is set for Oct. 9.
What winners can expect in Malta
Those who play their cards right and win a tournament package can expect a brilliant Mediterranean getaway. Malta features unmatched coastal scenery with soaring views from cliffs nestled high above the sea.
The island’s mild weather allows for plenty of outdoor activities. That might include a visit to the Dingli Cliffs, featuring amazing views of the Mediterranean.
Players will also find blue-flag beaches with crystal-clear water. Rock climbing and caving are also available for those seeking some adventure beyond the poker room. Cultural centers, artisan villages, theaters, and nightlife also await those heading to the series.
Congrats to "The_Hoff_Man"🇬🇧 who defeated "Zlodei228" 🇲🇩 heads-up to win the ChampionChip Main Event last night!
He takes home over $26,000 for the victory and the title of ChampionChip champion! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/FObZrTYyVO
— 888poker (@888poker) September 7, 2022
ChampionChip Games wrap up at 888
The ChampionChip Games recently concluded at 888 with plenty of lower-priced action throughout the series. The festival featured 26 events, producing a total of 26,028 entries and awarding $486,299 in prize money.
Players from Brazil dominated the series, capturing 10 titles. Players from the United Kingdom had four victories with Ukrainians finding three, and players from Belarus scoring two.
The $60 Main Event highlighted the series with a $200,000 guarantee. The tournament attracted 3,386 players with 484 rebuys for a prize pool of $212,850.
With nine players remaining, the UK’s “The_Hoff_Man” was eighth in chips but began to rally. Hoff eventually completed the comeback, defeating Moldova’s “Zlodei228” heads-up for the title and $26,203. “Zlodei228” took home $18,710 for runner-up.
The $16.50 Mini Main Event saw 1,087 players with 347 rebuys for a $21,510 prize pool. Germany’s “joehighfritz” topped Brazil’s “WGBrunelli” in heads-up play to claim the title $3,143. The Brazilian scored $2,297 for runner-up.
The $5.50 buy-in Micro Main Event produced 1,313 players with 570 rebuys. Brazil’s “ErikyDani” came out on top for $2,072.
The series also produced one double winner. “Britopoker22” outlasted a 1,896-entry field in the $5 Made to Amaze tournament to claim the $1,381 top prize.
Three days later, the Brazilian also added another title in the $22 Marathon Deepstack. That tournament saw 644 entries and Britopoker22 scored another $12,880.