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Tournament Deciding Flip Between The Greeks
Level 40: 500,000/1,000,000 (1,000,000)
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Theodoros Ampelikiotis opened the action to 2 million on the button and was met with a hefty 3-bet to 7 million from fellow Greek Nikolaos Konstas in the small blind. After some deliberation, Theodoros decided to go all-in for 26.8 million, and Konstas quickly called.
- Theodoros Ampelikiotis: J♦J♠
- Nikolaos Konstas: A♠K♥
It was a classic flip for a massive chip lead, with Theodoros at risk. The board ran out a low 9♦3♥2♥8♠6♥, holding up his pocket jacks and securing a monumental double-up! With this win, Theodoros has regained the chip lead as the battle intensifies.
We caught Theodoros eating some nuts after he won the hand and made a funny picture of him with his mouth full xD

Nikolaos Konstas – 26,000,0000
Theodoros Ampelikiotis – 54,000,000
Day 1A Chip Counts
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:
- Gabriele Sava: 1,100,000 chips – Italy
- Angelo Vietti: 1,090,000 chips – Italy
- Simon Andrew Dunevein: 962,000 chips – United Kingdom
These players have put themselves in an excellent position as we move forward in the tournament.
Position | Name | Chip Count | Country |
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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 2024 Malta Poker Festival Autumn Edition

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.
