News Battle of Malta Main Event – Play Day 1 Online at ACR Poker, Then Take Your chips to Europe Americas Cardroom August 21, 2025 The Battle of Malta is back, and this year you don’t need to book a flight to get started. Day 1 of the Main Event is coming to ACR Poker on Sunday, September 14 at 10:30am ET, giving you the chance to bag chips online before carrying them straight to the live tables in Malta. Here’s how it works: survive Day 1 by finishing in the top 15% of the field, and you’re in. Your chip stack transfers automatically to Day 2 at the live festival in Malta (November 2nd-5th). Even better, just by advancing you’re guaranteed the event’s minimum cash, worth around $900, when you check in at the venue. From there, it’s all about climbing the ladder toward much bigger payouts. Buy in directly for $700 or qualify for a fraction of the cost through satellites. There’s even a $66 Mega Satellite on the same day at 9:05am ET, plus feeders as low as $6.60 and freerolls running September 12th–14th. That means there are plenty of ways to lock in your seat without breaking the bank. A couple of important notes: Online Day 1 is for qualification only. ACR Poker doesn’t pay out prizes for this stage—you’ll collect your minimum cash and any winnings in Malta. Travel and accommodations aren’t included, so plan accordingly if you make it through. The Battle of Malta has built a reputation as one of Europe’s premier poker festivals, with huge prize pools, world-class competition, and a vibe that’s second to none. Now, for the first time, you can start your journey from home and land in Malta already in the money. Secure your seat now and get ready to finish the fight at the tables in Malta. For more info, visit the promo page here.