Category Malta Poker Festival 2024

Charles Eichner Eliminated In 4th Place (€49,068)

Level 39: 400,000/800,000 (800,000)
Entries: 4/2045

Charles Eichner shoved his last 4.5 big blinds from under the gun, hoping for a crucial double-up. Theodoros Ampelikiotis called from the big blind, revealing a monster AK against Eichner’s Q4.

The flop was a tough blow for the Frenchman as the K84 board showed a king in the window. Eichner found a bit of hope with a pair of fours, but the turn 3 and river 9 dashed his chances.

Eichner, who entered the final day as the chip leader with 34 million, had an impressive journey but lost several crucial flips and showdowns. He exits in 4th place, taking home a well-earned €49,068.

Lando Flips For His Tournament Life

Level 39: 400,000/800,000 (800,000)
Entries: 4/2045


Nikolaos Konstas opened to 1.6 million, and Domenico Lando responded by shoving all-in for 11.6 million. Charles Eichner, sitting on the big blind, asked for a count and decided to re-shove, just covering Lando. They revealed their hands:

  • Domenico Lando: KQ
  • Charles Eichner: JJ

The flop was a dream for Lando, showing 9K9 and giving him the top pair. The turn 6 and river 8 kept him safe, leaving Eichner with only 2.7 million chips while Lando celebrated a massive 25 million pot! Eichner managed to double up from 2,3m after 1 hand and got up to a bit over 5 million.

Domenico Lando – 25,000,000
Charles Eichner – 2,700,000

Lando Keeps Up The Fight

Level 38: 300,000/600,000 (600,000)
Entries: 4/2045


Nikolaos Konstas opened the action to 1.2 million from the button, only to face a shove from Domenico Lando for 5.2 million. The Greek made the call, and the cards were revealed:

  • Domenico Lando: A7
  • Nikolaos Konstas: K9

The flop brought a thrill as the 97A showed up, giving Lando a top pair but also a flush draw for Konstas. The turn Q kept Lando ahead, and the river 2 sealed his double-up, bringing him up to 11 million.

The Greeks Collide – Ampelikiotis Takes The Lead

Level 38: 300,000/600,000 (600,000)
Entries: 4/2045

Theodoros Ampelikiotis opened the action from the cutoff to 1.2 million, only to face a shove from his fellow Greek and chip leader, Nikolaos Konstas, shoved for 19.4 million effective. After a moment’s thought, Ampelikiotis called, and they revealed their hands:

  • Theodoros Ampelikiotis: QQ
  • Nikolaos Konstas: KJ

The flop 473 gave Konstas a flush draw, putting Ampelikiotis’ pocket queens at risk. The 9 turn kept Theodoros ahead, and the river 2 dashed Konstas’ hopes for a flush.

Ampelikiotis scoops this massive pot, seizing the chip lead from Konstas, who was looking to apply pressure but instead shifted his chips across the table.

Theodoros Ampelikiotis – 40,000,000
Nikolaos Konstas – 32,000,000

Falkowski Finishes 5th in the MPF Grand Event for €39,000!

Level 38: 300,000/600,000 (600,000)
Entries: 5/2045

Poland’s Jaroslaw Falkowski, down to his last 10 big blinds, made a bold move from the button, shoving his stack all-in. After Charles Eichner folded, Nikolaos Konstas looked down at his cards in the big blind and snap-called.

  • Jaroslaw Falkowski: JJ
  • Nikolaos Konstas: KQ

The flop came out K79, showing a king in the window, a devastating card for Falkowski as Konstas took the lead. The 4 turn and 3 river didn’t change the outcome, and Konstas’ top pair held.

Falkowski’s strong performance comes to an end in 5th place, earning him €39,000 for a fantastic run in the MPF Grand Event.

Konstas Keeps Stabbing At Eichner

Level 37: 250,000/500,000 (500,000)
Entries: 5/2045

Charles Eichner opened the pot to 1 million from an early position, with Nikolaos Konstas making the call on the button. Both blinds folded, and they went heads-up to a flop of AA8. Charles led out with a 700k bet, which Konstas quickly called.

The turn came 3, and this time both players checked, leaving the pot in suspense. But on the river 5, Konstas took the initiative, firing a huge bet of 6 million after a check from Eichner. After a brief pause, Eichner put in the call, only to see Konstas flip over A9 for trips, causing Eichner to muck his cards.

Another big pot worth 22 million for Konstas, who edges closer to dominating the final table!

Charles Eichner – 27,000,000
Nikolaos Konstas – 42,000,000

Chip Count Of The Top 5 In MPF Grand Event

Level 37: 250,000/500,000 (500,000)
Entries: 5/2045


The top five players have just returned from their break, ready to continue the intense action as they push towards the final stages!

Nikolaos Konstas and Charles Eichner have a big advantage over the other three players at the moment, but things can change quickly on the final table.

Check out their latest chip counts below and stay tuned as they battle it out for the top spot and a massive payout.

PositionNameChip COuntCountry
1Nikolaos Konstas34,675,000Greece
2Charles Eichner31,925,000France
3Domenico Lando13,950,000Italy
4Theodoros Ampelikiotis11,975,000Greece
5Jaroslaw Falkowski9,900,000Poland

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Konstas Claims the Chip Lead

Level 36: 200,000/400,000 (400,000)
Entries: 5/2045

Charles Eichner raised to 800k from the button, and Nikolaos Konstas, sitting on the small blind, made the call. They saw a flop of 792, where Konstas checked, and Eichner bet 1.1 million. After a quick call, the turn 7 brought no action as both players checked.

The river 10 saw Konstas lead out with a huge 4 million chip bet, and Eichner quickly called. Konstas turned over 22 for a flopped set of twos, and Eichner promptly mucked his hand.

With this hand, Konstas shifts into the chip lead, solidifying his position as the top stack on the final table.

Charles Eichner – 26,000,000
Nikolaos Konstas – 32,500,000

Andre Grech’s Journey Ends in 6th Place for €30,000

Level 36: 200,000/400,000 (400,000)
Entries: 6/2045


Once again, Nikolaos Konstas opened the action, this time to 1 million from the cutoff. Malta’s own Andre Grech, sitting on the small blind and down to his last 9 big blinds, decided it was time to put it all on the line. After a swift call from Konstas, both players revealed their hands:

  • Andre Grech: A8
  • Nikolaos Konstas: 88

Grech was in a tough spot, severely dominated by Konstas’s pocket eights. The flop came 4J2, offering no immediate help. The 2 turn and 6 river didn’t change Grech’s fate, and his impressive run came to an end.

Starting Day 3 as the chip leader, Grech battled his way to the final table, showcasing skill and resilience throughout. Though it wasn’t the ultimate prize, he walks away with a solid €30,000 for his 6th place finish, a performance that the Maltese rail cheered proudly.

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