Category Day 1E

Level 11: 1000/2500 (2500)
Entries: 236/508

Danilo Mercuri (pictured below) opened from early position and was met with a 3-bet to 16,000 from Jesper Skeel of Denmark on the cutoff. The action folded back to Mercuri, who made the call. The flop came K♠2♣10♦, and both players checked.

The turn brought a Q♥, and Mercuri checked to Skeel, who bet 20,000. Mercuri responded with a bold check-raise to 53,500, which Skeel snap-called. The river 8♠ brought rapid action: Mercuri bet 69,000, and Skeel instantly shoved all-in for Mercuri’s remaining 133,500. Just as quickly, Mercuri called.

Skeel tried to muck his hand, but the dealer revealed K♦J♦ for one pair. Mercuri turned over A♥J♥ for the nut straight, securing a massive pot worth over 400,000 chips!

Danilo Mercuri – 410,000
Jesper Skeel – 20,000

Level 11: 1000/2500 (2500)
Entries: 242/508

Late registration has officially closed for Day 1E, only 76 players will be securing their spots in the money as we move closer to the finish line. Congratulations to all who made it this far, you still have a long way to go, so best of luck!

For those still looking to join the action, Day 1F and the fast-paced 1G Turbo flight are still open for registration. Don’t miss out on these last chances to advance to Day 2 in the MPF Grand Event!

Good luck to all players pushing forward!

Get ready to celebrate! The Malta Poker Festival Players Party kicks off tonight at 11 PM on the 22nd floor of the building right next to Portomaso Casino. It’s time to unwind, have some fun, and enjoy the fantastic view as we take a break from the tables.

Everyone who entered the tournament area at Portomaso Casino is welcome—just bring along your casino bracelet for access. Don’t miss out on the chance to party with your fellow players and enjoy a well-earned night of fun!

See you all there! 🎊 (The picture used is from the last event)

The first turbo flight of the MPF Grand Event, Day 1G, has just kicked off, and the energy in the room is electric! With 20-minute levels, this flight brings a thrilling, fast-paced format that’s perfect for players aiming to secure a Day 2 spot with high-intensity action.

For those looking for a quicker route to the big prize pool, Day 1G is the ideal way to keep the adrenaline pumping as blinds escalate quickly, creating action at every turn. With players feeling the pressure to make moves and stack up early, today’s turbo promises plenty of excitement.

Good luck to everyone at the tables in Day 1G – play fast, play sharp, and see you in Day 2!

Level 10: 1000/2000 (2000)
Entries: 263/502

Ftanssila in the small blind. Torquato made the call, and they saw a flop of K♥10♥8♣. Ftanssila continued with a bet of 12,500, and Torquato called in position.

The turn 3♣ brought a check from both players, and on the river 6♦, Ftanssila checked once more. Torquato seized the chance and fired a hefty 30,000 bet into Ftanssila’s 57,000 stack. After careful deliberation, Ftanssila made the call.

The cards were revealed:

• Luigi Torquato: Q♥J♦ (missed straight draw)
• Atte Ftanssila: 8♦9♦ (pair of eights)

The Finn’s sharp read and hero call won him applause from the table and boosted his stack to around 150,000.

Luigi Torquato – 45,000
Atte Ftanssila – 150,000

The Malta Poker Festival Grand Event continues to exceed expectations with a massive 500 entries in today’s Day 1E alone, as players eagerly vie for their spot on Day 2. And the action doesn’t stop there – our final standard-paced flight, Day 1F, is already blooming with 140+ entries and climbing.

Here’s a recap of the entries and qualifiers from each flight so far:

• Day 1A: 278 entries – 42 players advanced to Day 2
• Day 1B: 172 entries – 26 players advanced to Day 2
• Day 1C: 158 entries – 23 players advanced to Day 2
• Day 1D: 341 entries – 52 players advanced to Day 2

This incredible turnout, combined with entries from previous flights, brings our total to 1,600 entries so far, pushing the prize pool past the €750,000 mark. With such high participation, the prize pool has far surpassed the €500,000 guarantee, making this one of the most successful events in MPF history!

Good luck to everyone still in action, and for those looking for a fast-track, Day 1G Turbo begins tonight at 21:00 with 20-minute levels, followed by tomorrow’s last-chance turbo flight at 10:00.

Level 9: 1000/1500 (1500)
Entries: 287/497

After a preflop raise by Angelo Patane, June Jenkins defended her big blind. Following some action on the flop, there were 45,000 in the middle on a 10♠4♣6♥5♣ board, and Patane checked to Jenkins. She did some thinking, announcing an all-in shove for her remaining 81,000 chips. Patane, who slightly covered her, went deep into the tank as the floor counted down the last seconds before he made the call.

The cards were revealed:

• Angelo Patane: A♥10♦ (top pair, ace kicker)
• June Jenkins: 10♣9♣ (top pair, flush draw)

The odds favored Patane, but the river 3♣ gave Jenkins the flush, sparking her excitement as she raked in a 207,000 pot to stay alive!

Angelo Patane – 37,000
June Jenkins – 207,000

Level 9: 1000/1500 (1500)
Entries: 302/490

Players are back from their 75-minute dinner break, and the action is heating up as the blinds increase and the competition intensifies.The average stack at the moment is 81,000 chips.

Here’s a look at some of the top chip stacks as the players dive back in:

Name	Chip Count
Benjamin Barzilay	230,000
Andrea Melluzzo	220,000
Bela Ignacz	205,000
Mohammed Meggouh	200,000
Alfredo Porcino	200,000
Andras Kovacks	190,000
Antonello Ferraiuolo	180,000
Tanguy Pellerin	170,000

With big stacks leading the way, it’s going to be a thrilling evening as we head deeper into the tournament. Good luck to everyone at the tables!

Level 8: 600/1200 (1200)
Entries: 320/479

As the clock hits pause, it’s time for a well-earned 75-minute dinner break for the more than 300 players still in the running. After six hours of intense action, everyone’s ready for some much-needed fuel, good company, and maybe even a little strategy talk before the next round of tougher levels.

With the blinds set to rise, the competition will only get fiercer as players return to the tables. Rest up and recharge, because the evening promises even higher stakes, more daring plays, and an ever-thinning field.

Enjoy the break, everyone – and may the best hands come your way after dinner!

Level 8: 600/1200 (1200)
Entries: 323/479

Action folded to Simone Falconieri on the cutoff, who opened to 3,000. From the small blind, David Marshall shoved his remaining 33,500 chips. Falconieri took his time before deciding to call, and both players showed their hands:

• David Marshall: A♠K♠
• Simone Falconieri: A♥J♥

Both players held suited aces, but Falconieri had kicker trouble going into the showdown.

The board ran out 4♦3♣2♥, giving Falconieri a single heart. The turn 6♥ improved his draw to a flush, but the river 4♠ bricked for him, allowing Marshall to double up just before the dinner break.

Simone Falconieri – 18,000
David Marshall – 70,000