Maltese Amateur Poker Championship 2018

Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) are hugely excited to confirm the first ever visit to Malta 5th-6th Nov 18 to host the Maltese Amateur Poker Championship, a 2-day NLHE MTT with €120 buyin, 20k stack and a 45 minute clock with a capacity of 400 players as part of The Malta Poker Festival.

Tom Brady, APAT Operations Director responsible for the APAT live tour, says “we’re hugely excited to be paying our first visit to Malta, and to be involved with Ivonne Montealegre as part of the Malta Poker Festival 2018, where our players can look forward to not only the traditional APAT National Championship quality event being run over 5th and 6th November 2018, but also get involved in the MPF from 1st November, where our partners have created a hugely exciting schedule for the week in a paradise destination that all poker players will no doubt revel in – sometimes poker comes second!”

Portomaso’s Geneneral Manager, Gianfranco Scordato adds: “Our casino is ready for a wonderful week in November. We are pleased to bring the recreational player the opportunity to experience a professional “big tour” play, with such a low buy-in. Playing quality poker alongside with our beautiful location is our mission and MPF also adds the friendly atmosphere that characterizes the operation.”

The MPF takes places 1st-6th Nov at the Portomaso Casino in the stunning setting of St Julians on the island of Malta, which lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean. With superb sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is plenty to enjoy and a great deal to see and do at the MPF, and beyond.