Coin Poker’s Battle of Malta Online ran from July 12th to August 3rd with a $30,000,000 guaranteed schedule featuring three Main Events, CoinMillion, and 77 trophy events among many other highlights.
The festival ultimately generated total prize pools of $35,120,885 across all events, exceeding its original $30,000,000 guarantee by more than $5.1 million. Across the 23-day series, 764 tournaments attracted 528,237 entries (excluding satellites).
CoinPoker also awarded 100 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition live packages, each worth $2,500, for the live festival in Malta from October 27th to November 4th.
Battle of Malta Online by the Numbers
- Total hands dealt: 8,191,330
- Largest prize pool: $2,546,674 Main Event (tournament won by Hemingway for $250,000)
- Most cashed by one player: Hemingway ($304,061.90)
- Most cashed from satellite: $96,547.50 (QuirinHeinz69 won a $5,200 High Roller seat, then won the tournament outright)
- Most tournaments played by one player: 436 by B4baY4ga
- Largest field: 11,663 entries, $11 Main Crusader (won by Syn)
- Most tournament victories: futti18 and Discipline01 (4 each)
- Most events entered by one player: 1,633, by satellitesuper (roughly 58 per day)
The final Battle of Malta Online weekend also saw CoinPoker surpass 25,000 concurrent players for the first time, setting a new all-time high for the platform.
Battle of Malta Main Event Winners
Battle of Malta Online concluded with three Main Event champions crowned on the final day of the series, following multi-flight tournaments that ran throughout the festival.
The $565 Main Event was won by Hemingway, who topped a field of 4,778 entries to win $250,000 from the series’ largest prize pool of $2,546,674. The champion also received a unique physical Battle of Malta trophy and a matching digital version in the CoinPoker Trophy Cabinet.
Watch the final hand from Hemingway’s Battle of Malta Online Main Event victory here:
In the $55 Main Challenger, MarianexBJ claimed the title and $50,000, while Syn won the $11 Main Crusader for $10,000. Both champions also received Battle of Malta trophies in recognition of their victories.
CoinMillion Battle of Malta Edition Winners
The Battle of Malta Online edition of The CoinMillion opened the series with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool on the opening weekend.
Monc claimed the title and a first-place prize of $121,500, receiving both a physical Battle of Malta trophy and a permanent digital version. Fellow finalists n7v7rcapp7d, JohnnieTsunami, IdiOtsudaDavai, and LappyPoker7 also collected five-figure payouts.
The CoinMillion August Edition is already underway, and has reached Day 2, where 35 players compete for the first place prize of $120,155. AgroVadim leads the field, with just under 85BB.
The CoinMillion August Edition reached 4000 unique entries, with 1113 re-entries recorded. The total prize pool exceeded the guarantee at $1.02 million.
The next CoinMillion will run at the beginning of the Global Online Poker Championship, on Sunday, September 6th.
High Roller Winners
Battle of Malta Online also crowned champions across several of the series’ highest buy-in tournaments, including the CoinMasters Bitcoin High Roller, The Iron Throne, and other featured High Roller events.
CoinPoker VIP Arena regular and high-stakes PLO specialist Giselle54 claimed the $5,200 High Roller for $68,244, with Lukabrate finishing runner-up for $45,612.
The $1,500 CoinMasters Bitcoin High Roller was won by pensefortement, who collected $235,000 and received both a Battle of Malta trophy and a gold-plated CoinMasters Bitcoin coin.
Meanwhile, MystereEtBouleDeGomme captured The Iron Throne title for $129,129, with additional High Roller victories recorded throughout the 23-day festival across buy-ins ranging from $1,050 to $5,200.
100 Live Packages Awarded for Battle of Malta Autumn Edition
Battle of Malta Online awarded 100 live packages to the Battle of Malta Autumn Edition, each valued at $2,500. Winners secured entry to the live festival through two qualification routes during the series.
Twenty-five packages were awarded through the three online Main Events, while a further 75 were won through the multi-stage Battle of Malta Champion’s Trials promotion. Each package includes a €600 Battle of Malta Autumn Main Event ticket, accommodation, and a travel allowance for the festival.
77 Trophies Awarded Across the Series
Alongside the prize money, Battle of Malta Online awarded 77 trophies across the series, recognizing champions from Main Events, High Rollers, and selected featured tournaments.
Every trophy winner received a digital version for their CoinPoker Trophy Cabinet and could choose to collect their physical trophy at the official CoinPoker Trophy Ceremony during the Battle of Malta Autumn Edition or have it shipped directly to their home.
Global Online Poker Championship Set for August 23rd
Following the conclusion of Battle of Malta Online, CoinPoker will launch the Global Online Poker Championship (GOPC) on August 23rd.
The championship introduces three regional tournament schedules aligned with primetime in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Core events will also be available across three buy-in tiers, giving players around the world more opportunities to compete at times and stakes that suit them.
The series will feature a total guaranteed schedule of $50,000,000, with buy-ins ranging from $2.20 to $25,500 across regional tournaments, Medal Events, Main Events, High Rollers, and satellites.
The CoinMillion GOPC Edition Announced
The CoinMillion will return during the Global Online Poker Championship with a $215 buy-in and $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.
The tournament will start on the first Sunday (September 6th) at 15:30 UTC. It will form a key part of the GOPC schedule, and players will find plenty of satellites offering lower-cost routes into the event.
