Level 3: 200/400 (400)
Entries: 83/94
With the first rounds of Day 1C underway, players are taking a quick 15-minute break to recharge. So far, 94 competitors have joined the field, each fighting for their chance to advance. It’s been an interesting start, with big hands and bold moves setting the tone. Stay tuned as we dive back into the action shortly!
Level 1: 100/200 (200)
Entries: 54/54
The excitement is in the air as Day 1C of the Grand Event begins! Players have taken their seats, the cards are in motion, and the tables are set for another action-packed day. With an opening field of 54 entries on Level 1 and more players steadily joining, today promises intense competition and thrilling moments.
Each player begins their journey with a starting stack of 50,000 chips and 40-minute levels. Today’s Day 1C will play down to the top 15% of the field, with all surviving players securing a min-cash and advancing to the next stage.
Good luck to all those chasing their place in Day 2!
Check out the tournament structure for the MPF Grand Event Day 1C:
| LEVEL | SB | BB | ANTE |
| 1 | 100 | 200 | 200 |
| 2 | 100 | 300 | 300 |
| 3 | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 4 | 200 | 500 | 500 |
| 5 | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 6 | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| 7 | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 8 | 600 | 1200 | 1200 |
| 9 | 1,000 | 1500 | 1500 |
| 10 | 1,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| REGISTRATIONS CLOSE – 15′ BREAK – CR 100 | |||
| 11 | 1,000 | 2500 | 2500 |
| 12 | 1,500 | 3000 | 3000 |
| 13 | 2,000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| 14 | 2,000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| 15 | 3,000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| 16 | 4,000 | 8000 | 8000 |
The excitement continues as we kick off Day 1C of the MPF Grand Event! With players already bagging big stacks in the opening flights, today’s competitors have their eyes on joining the ranks of those advancing to Day 2. As always, the tables are set, and a thrilling deep-stack structure awaits, giving every player the chance to navigate the field and build a stack. Will Day 1C bring even more record-breaking numbers? Stay tuned as we follow all the action at the tables!
Our live-blog coverage kicks off as the clock starts at 14:00, where we’ll be bringing you real-time updates, big hands, and thrilling moments as players battle it out at the tables. Stay tuned throughout the day for all the latest action, surprises, and stories unfolding in this intense fight for a place in the next round.
Wednesday (30th October) Schedule at the 2024 Malta Poker Festival Autumn Edition
Wednesday also brings a range of side events for players to showcase their skills, starting with the Betsson One Bullet €170 Freezeout at 16:00, featuring 25-minute levels and late registration open through the first eight levels.
Following this, at 17:00, is the anticipated HORSE 5 Mix event, hosted by renowned Norwegian poker player Jon Kyte.
The Hendonmob Championship Day 1 kicks off today at 19:00, featuring 30-minute blind levels and 10 levels of late registration. Players who make it through Day 1 will return to the tables for Day 2, beginning tomorrow at 15:00. Rounding out the evening, we also have an MPF Grand Event Satellite starting at 9 p.m., offering one last chance for players to secure their spot in the Grand Event.
Stay tuned to our blog throughout the week for all the latest updates, stories from the Grand Event, highlights of side event winners, and much more excitement straight from the festival floor.
Day 1B brought 172 entries to the tables, each aiming to secure a place in Day 2. After steady and competitive play, 26 players successfully bagged their chips and will move forward. Leading the pack from today’s flight are De Iaco Alessandro with 825,000 chips, Zacharakis Emmanouil with 728,000, and Falkowski Jaroslaw Kamil with 568,000. These players, along with the rest of the qualifiers, have positioned themselves well as they prepare for the next stage.
Read on for the full list of Day 1B chip counts and to see who’s continuing their run in the Grand Event!
| Position | Name | Chips | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Iaco Alessandro | 825,000 | Italy |
| 2 | Zacharakis Emmanouil | 728,000 | Greece |
| 3 | Falkowski Jaroslaw Kamil | 568,000 | Poland |
| 4 | Karathanasis Apostolos | 498,000 | Greece |
| 5 | Colin Florent Guy | 461,000 | France |
| 6 | Cuti Alfredo | 378,000 | Italy |
| 7 | Valilis Angelos | 374,000 | Greece |
| 8 | Nalepka Krystian Piotr | 372,000 | Poland |
| 9 | Christie Philip Charles | 346,000 | England |
| 10 | Pecelj Pavle | 342,000 | Serbia |
| 11 | Pekarskas Zigmas | 339,000 | Lithuania |
| 12 | Zivkovic Aleksandar | 333,000 | Serbia |
| 13 | Quinlan Kevin Peter | 332,000 | England |
| 14 | Mann Yoel | 314,000 | Israel |
| 15 | Korobovs Sergejs | 275,000 | Latvia |
| 16 | Harris David James | 274,000 | England |
| 17 | Jahn Gabriele Uta | 254,000 | Austria |
| 18 | Stulhofer Jaroslav | 252,000 | Czech Republic |
| 19 | Tichacek Jan | 223,000 | Czech Republic |
| 20 | Taylor Sarah Melanie | 217,000 | England |
| 21 | Vogel Daniel | 209,000 | Switzerland |
| 22 | Berruel Antoine | 197,000 | France |
| 23 | Grech Andre | 160,000 | Malta |
| 24 | Jouanneau Lucien Jules Martin | 154,000 | France |
| 25 | Menant Hugo Theo Calvin | 102,000 | France |
| 26 | Psarros Panagiotis | 81,000 | Greece |
Day 1B brought an incredible atmosphere and intense gameplay as players took their seats, all eyes on securing a spot in Day 2. We captured some of the most memorable moments and faces at the tables, showcasing the energy and excitement that filled the room. Dive into these snapshots from Day 1B to relive the action and see who’s making moves in this unforgettable poker journey!
Day 1A of the Grand Event has concluded, and we have an exciting update on the chip counts! The competition was fierce, and players battled hard throughout the day.
Leading the charge are our top chip leaders:
These players have put themselves in an excellent position as we move forward in the tournament.
| Position | Name | Chip Count | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Sava | 1,100,000 | Italy |
| 2 | Angelo Vietti | 1,090,000 | Italy |
| 3 | Simon Andrew Dunevein | 962,000 | UK |
| 4 | Per Joakim Backstrom | 568,000 | Sweden |
| 5 | Daniele Degennaro | 553,000 | Italy |
| 6 | Carsten Timo Mawick | 551,000 | Germany |
| 7 | Antoine Jeremy Talvard | 525,000 | France |
| 8 | Hocine Serie | 491,000 | Algeria |
| 9 | Marco Canavesi | 484,000 | Italy |
| 10 | Magnus Pukk | 471,000 | Estonia |
| 11 | Charles Christian Leon Eichner | 413,000 | Germany |
| 12 | Panteleimon Michalakellis | 394,000 | Greece |
| 13 | Andrew Cutajar | 364,000 | Malta |
| 14 | Anders Sundstol Bjorkheim | 347,000 | Norway |
| 15 | Stefan Fernandez Wiesebrock | 336,000 | Germany |
| 16 | Sander Ostlyngen | 327,000 | Norway |
| 17 | Umberto Zanni | 310,000 | Italy |
| 18 | Hugo Loustau | 303,000 | Argentina |
| 19 | Patrick Adair Frew | 299,000 | Canada |
| 20 | Lise Catherine Kristiansen | 280,000 | Norway |
| 21 | Ferdinand Eduard Janssen | 279,000 | Germany |
| 22 | Alexander Nassauer | 270,000 | Germany |
| 23 | Jake Mark Thomas Allen | 245,000 | UK |
| 24 | Lars Husum Nilsen | 243,000 | Norway |
| 25 | Eugenio De Marco | 236,000 | Italy |
| 26 | Luigi D’alterio | 212,000 | Italy |
| 27 | Daniel Andrew Jackson | 205,000 | USA |
| 28 | Or Zak | 205,000 | Israel |
| 29 | Ernst Tries | 204,000 | Germany |
| 30 | Davide Iannaco | 195,000 | Italy |
| 31 | Gaetano Reale | 194,000 | Italy |
| 32 | Marcin Edgar Milde | 179,000 | Poland |
| 33 | Damien Ouillon | 173,000 | France |
| 34 | Lin Gen Roberto Wang | 166,000 | China |
| 35 | Giuseppe Brinno | 139,000 | Italy |
| 36 | Daniel Stancer | 129,000 | UK |
| 37 | Antoine Degiorgio | 120,000 | Malta |
| 38 | Antti Elias Moilanen | 113,000 | Finland |
| 39 | Felix Schmid | 92,000 | Germany |
| 40 | Mikolaj Bialas | 86,000 | Poland |
| 41 | Daniel Jose Romero Mendoza | 49,000 | Spain |
| 42 | Seyed Reza Haack | 38,000 | Iran |
Congratulations to all the players who made it through Day 1A! We look forward to seeing how these chip counts impact the rest of the tournament. Stay tuned for more updates!
Welcome to the live coverage of the 2024 Malta Poker Festival Autumn Edition, hosted at the renowned Portomaso Casino from October 27th to November 4th. This season’s festival promises an impressive lineup of events, featuring deep structures across various games and buy-ins, around-the-clock cash games, along with plenty of off-the-felt activities like a scenic Catamaran ride, a Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus tour, and the Player’s Party — offering everyone a chance to experience Malta’s unique charm.
Our coverage kicks off on Wednesday, October 30th, at 14:00, with Day 1C of the €500,000 guaranteed Malta Poker Festival €550 Grand Event!
The MPF Grand Event offers a true deep-stack experience across the first six starting flights, giving players ample starting chips and plenty of opportunities to showcase their skills. For those seeking a faster pace, we also have two turbo flights with shorter blind levels, adding extra excitement to the mix.
The Special Price Day 1A was a record-breaker with a packed house – every table and dealer at the Portomaso Casino was in action. We welcomed an incredible 278 players, making it our largest Day 1A turnout to date. By the night’s end, 42 players had secured a bag, with a minimum payout of €1,000 awarded to those who advanced. Day 1B kicks off today (Tuesday) at 5 p.m., as we prepare to welcome a new wave of players to the tables.
The next five opening flights will feature 40-minute blind levels, with the later flights, Day 1G and Day 1H, adopting a turbo structure with 20-minute blinds.
Players can re-enter up to twice per flight during the initial 10 levels, giving ample opportunity to build a substantial stack. Each opening flight will conclude when the field narrows to the top 15 percent, with all remaining players securing a cash position as they head into Day 2 on Sunday.
Stay tuned to our blog throughout the week for updates, photos, and stories from the Grand Event, side event winners, and much more excitement from the festival floor.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Lorenzo Pannunzi | €1,790 |
| 51 | Ann-Roos Callens | €1,790 |
| 52 | Pavle Pecelj | €1,790 |
| 53 | Martin Ganchev | €1,790 |
| 54 | Raijmond Slabbekoorn | €1,790 |
| 55 | Leonardo Armino | €1,790 |
| 56 | Magnus Pukk | €1,790 |
| 57 | Gioacchino Lionte | €1,650 |
| 58 | Lege Sayed | €1,650 |
| 59 | Randy Marschall | €1,650 |
| 60 | Tonny Krijn | €1,650 |
| 61 | Vito Romei | €1,650 |
| 62 | David Lappin | €1,650 |
| 63 | Kristian Hagevik | €1,650 |
| 64 | Cedric Chevalme | €1,650 |
| 65 | Eros Nastasi | €1,530 |
| 66 | Cristiano Blanco | €1,530 |
| 67 | Angelo Mirabella | €1,530 |
| 68 | Andrew Murphy | €1,530 |
| 69 | Congliang Lyu | €1,530 |
| 70 | Gianmarco Scannapiego | €1,530 |
| 71 | Anthony Swain | €1,530 |
| 72 | Daniel Gatt | €1,530 |
| 73 | Georgios Mellidis | €1,420 |
| 74 | Domenico Gala | €1,420 |
| 75 | Guillaume Bessolles | €1,420 |
| 76 | Charif Akhoun | €1,420 |
| 77 | Yan Pelletier | €1,420 |
| 78 | Moreno Ferrari | €1,420 |
| 79 | Lois Dufouleur | €1,420 |
| 80 | Colin Cooper | €1,420 |
| 81 | Salvatore Dimartino | €1,310 |
| 82 | Giovannidario Bocchicchio | €1,310 |
| 83 | Andrea Melluzzo | €1,310 |
| 84 | Noam Fater | €1,310 |
| 85 | Tayfun Rodoplu | €1,310 |
| 86 | Candido Cappiello | €1,310 |
| 87 | Arthur Israel | €1,310 |
| 88 | Kevin Quinlan | €1,310 |
| 89 | Niel Adams | €1,310 |
| 90 | Bartolo Truglio | €1,310 |
| 91 | Bo Torstensson | €1,310 |
| 92 | Antonio Scala | €1,310 |
| 93 | Miguel Martinez | €1,310 |
| 94 | Igor Bukowsi | €1,310 |
| 95 | William Johnstone | €1,310 |
| 96 | Karl-Heinz Metz | €1,310 |
| 97 | Ronald Zapantis | €1,210 |
| 98 | Adam Bromley | €1,210 |
| 99 | Carmelo Polimeni | €1,210 |
| 100 | Wiesebrock Fernandez | €1,210 |
| 101 | Antonio Brancati | €1,210 |
| 102 | Francesco Biribao | €1,210 |
| 103 | Giorgio Bellanca | €1,210 |
| 104 | Daniel Kuhlmann | €1,210 |
| 105 | Antoine Talvard | €1,210 |
| 106 | Martin Danielsen | €1,210 |
| 107 | Paiman Sakhi | €1,210 |
| 108 | Thomas Lange | €1,210 |
| 109 | Giovanni Nava | €1,210 |
| 110 | Dimitrios Panagopoulos | €1,210 |
| 111 | Giovanni Palma | €1,210 |
| 112 | Marnin Santandrea | €1,210 |
| 113 | Marc Schembri | €1,110 |
| 114 | Michel Glansberg | €1,110 |
| 115 | Christina Read | €1,110 |
| 116 | Andre Grech | €1,110 |
| 117 | Samuel Tebege | €1,110 |
| 118 | Babak Movazzafi | €1,110 |
| 119 | Brieuc Broudic | €1,110 |
| 120 | Jonathan Stoll | €1,110 |
| 121 | Jiany Lu | €1,110 |
| 122 | Dario Sorrenti | €1,110 |
| 123 | Michael Fohs | €1,110 |
| 124 | Ralph van Veen | €1,110 |
| 125 | Jeppe Bisgaard | €1,110 |
| 126 | Alain Monluc | €1,110 |
| 127 | Stefan Bormann | €1,110 |
| 128 | Bengt Hallner | €1,110 |
| 129 | Adam Diamond | €1,110 |
| 130 | John Madden | €1,110 |
| 131 | George Waud | €1,110 |
| 132 | Luka Urosevic | €1,110 |
| 133 | Alberto Galluzzo | €1,110 |
| 134 | Vincent Calenti | €1,110 |
| 135 | Istvan Krizsan | €1,110 |
| 136 | Petter Erlandsen | €1,110 |
| 137 | Joost Idema | €1,110 |
| 138 | Andrew Cutajar | €1,110 |
| 139 | Ali Bozdogan | €1,110 |
| 140 | Greger Larsson | €1,110 |
| 141 | Petrus Berkhout | €1,110 |
| 142 | Rosarie Roberts | €1,110 |
| 143 | Tugce Hallner | €1,110 |
| 144 | Andrea Agnoletto | €1,110 |
| 145 | Garry Spinks | €1,110 |
| 146 | Saverio Giuzio | €1,110 |
| 147 | Anders Karlsen | €1,110 |
| 148 | Giuseppe Incognito | €1,110 |
| 149 | Nico Seghorn | €1,110 |
| 150 | Alex Montgomery | €1,110 |
| 151 | Antonin Hays | €1,110 |
| 152 | Leon Gerada | €1,110 |
| 153 | Oyvind Stangnes | €1,110 |
| 154 | Nicos Sotiriou | €1,110 |
| 155 | Manfred Quint | €1,110 |
| 156 | Vytautas Rubeziu | €1,110 |
| 157 | Dylan Cechowski | €1,110 |
| 158 | Daniele Grasso | €1,110 |
| 159 | Vincenzo Scarpitti | €1,110 |
The floor announced that players will play three more hands before bagging and tagging their chips for the end of the day. Unfortunately, Ann-Roos Callens won’t be coming back for the final day as she hit the rail in 51st place for €1,790 after losing her short stack.
Stay tuned for all of the second-day payouts, the final Day 2 chip counts, and the final day seat draw before we call it a night ourselves.
