The brand-new SiGMA Poker Tour Malta stop is fast approaching, taking place from September 2nd to 7th at the Portomaso Casino. We’ve already shared the details of the festival and how to qualify online in previous articles. Now we’d like to tell you all about the extracurricular activities you can do in Malta during that time besides playing poker!
Those interested in taking it easy and having everything planned in advance, including accommodations, the festival’s main event, and key activities, should take advantage of the VIP Package, which includes the following:
- €400 buy-in to the Main Event with €150K Guaranteed 💰
- Access to the SiGMA Official Celebration
- Complimentary Entry to the SiGMA Conference
- Access to Meet and Greet with SPT Ambassadors 👥
- 24/7 Unlimited Open Bar 🍹 during the event at Portomaso Casino
- 5-night stay at the George Hotel in St. Julian’s 🛌
The VIP Package price is €1,700, and those who reserve before August 30th will receive a 27% discount by using the code “SPT” in the coupon section. You can purchase it at this link.
The SiGMA Euro-Med Convention
Just a few days before the cards start flying at the SiGMA Poker Tour Malta, SiGMA Euro-Med 2025 will be held with over 12,000 delegates, over 400 exhibitors, and over 400 expert speakers. It will take place from September 1st to 3rd at the Mediterranean Maritime Hub (MMH). With the MMH’s peak yachting and maritime season winding down, the event will enjoy spacious, optimised exhibition grounds that are easy to navigate and primed for engaging, high-impact installations.
More space and flexibility means exhibitors will be creating immersive, dynamic displays, bringing the latest in gaming and technology to life. In addition to the interesting daily conferences, there will be VIP lounges, networking zones, Gaming Awards, charity auction, chill out areas, a Startup Pitch competition and Networking events such as: tournaments, sporting competitions and dinners.
Among the panel discussions that will take place, the one on Wednesday, September 3 at 1:30 PM stands out as more pertinent and interesting for poker players: “The Future of Poker: Live, Online & Everything In Between”. The speakers will be Ivonne Montealegre (Poker Tour Operations Manager SiGMA Group), Julien Liarte (Live Events Seniors BDM Europe PokerStars), Baard Dahl (iPoker Network Director Playtech), Simon Isbäck (Head of Poker Cubeia Sweden) and Mauritz Altikardes (Head of Poker Gaming Media). You can see the daily agenda ofor the conference here.
As SiGMA continues to expand its reach globally, this strategic timing underscores the organization’s dedication to building a future-focused, accessible, and impactful experience. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an influential community that shapes the future of gaming and technology.
On Wednesday, September 3rd at 7 PM, the closing ceremony of SiGMA Euro-Med will be held with a celebration at the stunning Toy Room Beach Club. You can join in the celebrations at the close of SiGMA in true island style, with good vibes 🍸, great music 🎶 and unforgettable memories. Those who have the VIP Package will have access to SiGMA Euro-Med and the closing ceremony included.
SiGMA Poker Tour Malta Schedule
The SiGMA Poker Tour action will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd, with the €110 Warm-Up event and a €50 satellite to the Main Event. The festival’s most important tournament will kick off on Wednesday, September 3rd, with a €400 buy-in, six starting flights, and a guaranteed prize pool of €150,000. Other notable tournaments include The Hendon Mob Championship, the SiGMA Divas for women, and the SiGMA Mystery Bounty on the final day of the festival.
In addition to the tournaments, qualifying satellites for the Main Event will be held for only €50, and the first satellite on Tuesday, September 2nd, will offer five guaranteed seats. There will also be cash games on Saturday night, September 6th, featuring a Meet & Greet with SiGMA Poker Tour ambassadors: John Arne Riise, Lukas Robinson and Drea Karlsen.
You can see the complete schedule of the festival below:
We wish everyone playing at the upcoming SiGMA Poker Tour stop the best of luck and we hope you can add the Maltese flag 🇲🇹 to your Hendon Mob profile!
