After a January stop in Albania that saw Tom-Aksel Bedell turn a freeroll into a €438,000 payday, the PLO Grand Slam now sets its sights on Malta with an even bigger lineup. From October 13–20, Arena Casino Malta will play host to some of the largest Pot-Limit Omaha prize pools in Europe, including the €2 million guaranteed €10K Championship and the €1 million guaranteed €5K Million.
Eight Bullets the Charm for Bedell
Back in January, Bedell earned his Championship ticket in unconventional style — firing eight bullets in the €5,200 Opener to win a free seat into the €10,300 main event. It proved to be the best investment of the week, as the Norwegian high roller outlasted a stacked 191-entry field to lift the Diamond Poker Series trophy and bank €438,000.
Bedell defeated Spain’s Lautaro Guerra heads-up, denying him the title for a second straight series after Guerra’s third-place finish in the inaugural edition. Daniel Tordjman, Tom Vogelsang, Oleksii Kovalchuk, and Andrew Ige were among the big names at the final table, further cementing the PLO Grand Slam’s reputation as a magnet for elite Omaha talent.
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Malta Edition: Bigger Fields, Bigger Money
The Malta schedule kicks off October 13 with Giga Satellites feeding into the €10K Championship Day 1A, and from there, it’s eight days of pure high-stakes action. The €2,000,000 guaranteed Championship will anchor the early part of the festival, followed by the €1,000,000 guaranteed 5K Million and a €300,000 guaranteed 5K Mystery Bounty with a €2K bounty on every head.
High rollers can look forward to the €25,000 buy-in event with €500,000 guaranteed, while mixed formats like the €2K 6-Card Turbo and €2K 5-Card Bomb Pot add some spice to the schedule. Multiple satellite options throughout the week give players a chance to win their way into the biggest events.
2025 PLO Grand Slam Malta Schedule
| Day | Time | Late Reg | Tournament | Buy-In (€) | Guaranteed (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | 12:00 | 8 Lvls | Giga Satellite for 10K Day 1A | 1,500+150 | 103,000 |
| Oct 13 | 15:00 | 12 Lvls | 10K Championship Day 1A | 10,000+300 | 2,000,000 |
| Oct 13 | 22:00 | 8 Lvls | Giga Satellite for 10K Day 1B | 1,500+150 | 103,000 |
| Oct 14 | 12:00 | 8 Lvls | Satellite for 10K Day 1B | 1,000+100 | 30,900 |
| Oct 14 | 15:00 | 12 Lvls | 10K Championship Day 1B | 10,000+300 | 2,000,000 |
| Oct 14 | 22:00 | 8 Lvls | Giga Satellite for 10K Day 2 | 1,500+150 | 103,000 |
| Oct 15 | 12:00 | 8 Lvls | Last Chance Satellite for 10K Day 2 | 1,000+100 | 30,900 |
| Oct 15 | 15:00 | 12 Lvls | 10K Championship Day 2 | 10,000+300 | 2,000,000 |
| Oct 15 | 20:00 | 10 Lvls | 3K 5-Card Turbo | 3,000+300 | 200,000 |
| Oct 16 | 12:00 | 8 Lvls | Satellite for 5K Day 1A | 500+50 | 15,600 |
| Oct 16 | 13:00 | closed | 10K Championship Final Day | — | 2,000,000 |
| Oct 16 | 15:00 | 12 Lvls | 5K Million Day 1A | 5,000+200 | 1,000,000 |
| Oct 16 | 20:00 | 10 Lvls | 2K 6-Card Turbo | 2,000+200 | 50,000 |
| Oct 17 | 12:00 | 8 Lvls | Satellite for 5K Day 1B | 500+50 | 15,600 |
| Oct 17 | 15:00 | 12 Lvls | 5K Million Day 1B | 5,000+200 | 1,000,000 |
| Oct 17 | 20:00 | 8 Lvls | Super Satellite for 5K Final Day | 500+50 | 26,000 |
| Oct 18 | 12:00 | 8 Lvls | Last Chance Satellite for 5K Final Day | 500+50 | 15,600 |
| Oct 18 | 15:00 | 12 Lvls | 5K Million Final Day | 5,000+200 | 1,000,000 |
| Oct 18 | 20:00 | 12 Lvls | 5K Mystery Bounty Day 1 (2K Bounty) | 5,000+200 | 300,000 |
| Oct 19 | 12:00 | 8 Lvls | Last Chance Satellite for 5K Mystery Final Day | 500+50 | 15,600 |
| Oct 19 | 15:00 | 12 Lvls | 5K Mystery Bounty Final Day (2K Bounty) | 5,000+200 | 300,000 |
| Oct 19 | 17:00 | 12 Lvls | 25K High Roller Day 1 | 25,000+500 | 500,000 |
| Oct 19 | 20:00 | 10 Lvls | 2K 5-Card Bomb Pot | 2,000+200 | 50,000 |
| Oct 20 | 14:00 | 12 Lvls | 25K High Roller Final Day | 25,000+500 | 500,000 |
| Oct 20 | 18:00 | 10 Lvls | 5K PKO Turbo One Day | 5,000+200 | 100,000 |
With massive guarantees, top-tier hospitality, and the kind of high-stakes drama that only Pot-Limit Omaha can deliver, the PLO Grand Slam Malta is set to be one of the year’s can’t-miss stops. Whether you’re chasing a life-changing score, looking to mix it up in unique formats, or just soaking in the atmosphere, Malta will be the place to be this October.
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