Andrew Tabone Wins Seat In The Malta Poker Open Main Event

03/20/2009 Posted in News by No Comments

The 3rd Malta Poker Open Satellite Tournament came to a close in the early hours of Friday morning with a heads up bout between Andrew Tabone and Carmel Micallef.  The final hand saw Ks8s versus JhJd where Carmels hooks kept their lead all the way to the river.  Obtaining a flush draw on the turn, Andrew pushed Carmel all-in almost 4 hours after the satellite had started.

A nine of spades crushed Carmels chances of winning the hand, yet he called Andrews all-in for him to reveal a Flush, King High.

Last Thursdays tournament took place at the Oracle Casino, Qawra.  The event started at 20:30Hrs and was completed by 01:00Hrs.  Andrew won a seat to the Malta Poker Open €330 main event taking place at the Portomaso Casino in April, while Carmel won a seat to next week’s satellite, giving him another shot at the €330 seat.

Next week’s satellite will be taking place on Thursday 26th March at the Portomaso Casino at 20:00Hrs.  Players are advised to register early to ensure they find a place as tables are filling up promptly.