Malta Poker Festival Autumn & THMC Malta with a €500k GTD

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27 Oct 2025
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  • Malta Poker Festival runs from Oct 27–Nov 3, 2025, at Portomaso Casino.
  • Highlights: €500,000 GTD Grand Event & 10th THMC Malta.
  • Features numerous side events & a welcoming, vibrant vibe.
THCM X at Portomaso
The Hendon Mob Championship, 10th Edition at Portomaso Casino
Portomaso Casino turns spooky-season into showtime as the Malta Poker Festival returns Oct 27–Nov 3, 2025. Expect a €500,000 GTD Grand Event, a full slate of side action, and the milestone 10th THMC Malta X, all wrapped in MPF’s famously welcoming vibe.


Overview

Portomaso Casino hosts the well-known and Global Poker Award-nominated Malta Poker Festival (MPF) Autumn Edition from October 27 to November 3, 2025, landing perfectly over Halloween.

Headlining the week is the €500,000 guaranteed MPF Grand Event and a milestone: the 10th edition of The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) Malta.
As ever, MPF and Portomaso roll out a full partner slate and a who’s-who of ambassadors.
On the schedule: 

  • Sviten Special hosted by Martin Smith, 
  • Betsson One Bullet, 
  • Seniors hosted by Rinty Monaghan, 
  • Bounty Hunter Days, 
  • Knights Crusade PLO by Barista Rebel, 
  • Halloween Special by Caroline Cove, 
  • Turbo by Sherry Pluskota, 
  • Ladies First by Ann Roos Caliens, 
  • APAT Maltese Championship, 
  • Super High Roller by Alex O’Brien 
  • THMC, of course, hosted by The Hendon Mob crew

The Home of THMC

MPF has been the home of The Hendon Mob Championship since 2018. Hitting double digits this autumn, THMC Malta celebrates its 10th running, joining a winners’ list that includes: 
  • Oleksii Yerema, 
  • Daniele Coroneo, 
  • Jan Daan Hoogendijk, 
  • Torgeir Hagmann, 
  • Michael Aflalo, 
  • Patrick Wulf, 
  • Florian Bock, 
  • Jeff Duddy, 
  • Thomas Jakobse

THMC Malta X: Key Details & Structure

  • Day 1: Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. (local)
  • Buy-in: €230
  • Starting stack: 30,000
  • Levels: 30 minutes
  • Late reg: First 10 levels
  • Re-entries: Unlimited
  • Day 2: Thursday, October 30, 3:00 p.m., playing to a winner

2025 THMC Malta X Champion: Cape Town Million Package

All 2025 THMC winners receive a Sunbet Poker Tour by MJPT package to the THMC Cape Town Million later this year, valued at ~$2,000.

What’s included:
  • seven nights’ accommodation,
  • venue transfers (flights not included),
  • THMC Cape Town Million ticket worth R8,000.
(For full terms and redemption, check the official promotion page.)

MPF Autumn Edition Grand Event: €500,000 Guaranteed

  • Guarantee: €500,000
  • Buy-in: €550
  • Day 1 flights: Eight total, with a €400 special-price flight opening on Sunday, October 26
  • Satellites: Running daily from the festival’s opening day
  • Starting stack: 50,000
  • Levels: 40 minutes on all standard Day 1s; 20 minutes on turbo flights
  • Late reg: First 10 levels
  • Re-entries: Unlimited

Player Experience: Why MPF Works

MPF, through its charismatic founder Ivonne Montealegre, has built a reputation as a recreational-friendly festival, welcoming structures, a laid-back vibe, and top-tier staff.
And it’s Malta: world-class food, easy sunshine, and plenty to do when you step away from the tables.
Ivonne Montealeger MPF
Ivonne Montealegre, founder of Malta Poker Festival

MPF Autumn Edition Grand Event: €500,000 Guaranteed

  • Guarantee €500,000
  • Buy-in €550
  • Day 1 flights: Eight in total
  • Satellites: running daily at the Portomaso Casino
  • Starting stack: 50,000
  • Levels: 40min on all standard day 1s and 20min on turbo flights
  • Late reg: First 10 levels
  • Re-entries: unlimited

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