Malta Poker Festival online satellite tournaments

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With its €500K GTD prize pool and stunning Mediterranean location, the Malta Poker Festival has quickly become one of the most important poker events on the European poker circuit. Once again this year, Intertops Poker and Juicy Stakes Casino will be sending a group of online satellite tournament winners to play some poker and have some fun in the sun.  

The first of three satellite tournament series starts today and continues until the Final on Sunday. A second week-long series begins August 8 and a third starts August 26. The winners of each series will receive a $2500 prize package that includes buy-in to the Main Event, five nights luxurious accommodation at the Hilton (the only five-star resort on the island), $500 toward travel expenses and passes for the exclusive MPF VIP party. 

“This is a great opportunity to combine a wonderful trip with thrilling live poker tournament action,” said Intertops’ poker manager.  “The main event will be live streamed so all your friends and family can watch!”

Right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is known for superbly sunny weather, hot golden beaches, a thriving nightlife and more than 5000 years of history.

The Malta Poker Festival begins October 30 at the Portomaso Casino, right in the heart of Malta's vibrant night life. The final table will be played on Monday, November 4th. Last year Italian Emanuele Onnis defeated runner-up Fabian Gumz heads up to win the MPF Grand Event trophy and the €150,000 first place prize. The Grand Event attracted 1366 entries, creating a total prize pool of €662,510. 

€500K Malta Poker Festival -- Satellite Tournament Schedule
Players can buy-in at the first level for $2 and win their way to the Final. This year there will also be one free roll and two Last Chance satellites, each awarding a ticket to the Final.

Step 1 ($2+$0.20)
1 ticket to any Step 2 awarded
4X daily, July 29-August 3rd 
12:10pm, 6:10pm, 12:10am, 6:10am CEST (6:10pm, 12:10am, 6:10am, 12:10pm EDT)

Step 2 ($10+$1.00)
1 ticket for Final awarded
Daily until August 4th 
1:10pm, 7:10pm, 1:10am, 7:10am CEST (7:10pm, 1:10am, 7:10am, 1:10pm EDT)

Last Chance Satellites ($8+$0.80)
1 ticket for Final awarded 
Sunday, August 4th at 11am & 2pm CEST (5am and 8am EDT)

Ultimate Free Roll
1 ticket for Final awarded 
Sunday, August 4th at 8am CEST (2am EDT)

Final ($100+$10)
$2500 prize package awarded
Sunday, August 4th at 7:10pm CEST (1:10pm EDT)

Satellite registration is under the Tournaments tab in the poker room lobby.

Intertops Poker and Juicy Stakes Casino dominate the busy Horizon Poker Network, welcoming all kinds of players from all over the world.  They also have a casino games section with slots and table games from Betsoft, World Match and Lucktap.