Record-Breaking Prize Pools and Mixed Game Action at MPF Spring 2026

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By Mrinal Gujare
28 Apr 2026
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  • Robert McAdam wins €104,475 at Malta Poker Festival Spring 2026.
  • The tournament exceeded expectations with a €684,390 prize pool.
  • Festival included diverse events, appealing to all poker enthusiasts.
Malta Poker Festival Spring 2026
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The Malta Poker Festival Spring 2026 concluded at Portomaso Casino with Robert McAdam winning the €500,000 GTD Grand Event for €104,475. 

The Malta Poker Festival (MPF) Spring 2026 returned to the prestigious Portomaso Casino from April 19th to April 27th, delivering a spectacular week of high-stakes action and Mediterranean charm. 

With a massive €500,000 Guaranteed Grand Event and a diverse line-up of side events, the festival has firmly established itself as a must-attend fixture on the European poker circuit.

The Grand Event: Robert McAdam’s Six-Figure Milestone

The crown jewel of the week was the MPF Grand Event, featuring a buy-in of €540+€60. The tournament shattered its guarantee, generating a record-breaking €684,390 prize pool.
From a final-day field of 12 hopefuls, Brit Robert McAdam emerged victorious. 

The win marks McAdam’s first six-figure score, taking home €104,475 after a four-way deal was struck. At the time of the deal, Giuseppe Mazza-Boussemart held a commanding lead, while Pascal Inkert was the short-stack. Despite his advantage, Mazza-Boussemart finished in fourth place after a brutal cooler against McAdam.

The champion, an electronic payments consultant from North Wales, has enjoyed an incredible run in Spring 2026, including deep runs in Manchester and Amsterdam. 

McAdam credited his newfound focus to his partner, Ewa, and their 14 month old son, Alfie. Notably, McAdam achieved this career-best result after winning his seat via a satellite, maximizing his return on investment.

Diverse Side Events and Partner Tournaments

The MPF Spring 2026 schedule catered to every poker discipline. Fans of mixed games and unique formats enjoyed a busy calendar, while high rollers and specialists found plenty of opportunities to shine.

Mixed Game Highlights:
8-Game: Won by Ilkka Elias Heikkilä (April 20)
Sviten Special: Won by Simen Claudius Lampe (April 21)
HORSE 5 Mix: A staple for non-Hold'em enthusiasts (April 22)

Partner and Community Events

The festival hosted several prestigious partner brands, ensuring a diverse player base and high-energy competition:
  • The Hendon Mob Championship: Stergios Alexandrakis
  • APAT Maltese Championship: Beverley Nicholson
  • Betsson One Bullet: Patrick Kneringer
  • Ladies First! (Hosted by Amber Sullivan): Angela Catherine Rogan
  • Seniors Event (50+): Ghassan El Hoss
  • Scandinavian Open: Carsten Timo Mawick

Festival Winners

Event Winners
Seniors Event Ghassan El Hoss
Scandinavian Open Carsten Timo Mawick
The Hendon Mob Championship Stergios Alexandrakis
APAT Event Beverley Nicholson
Ladies First Event Angela Catherine Rogan
Casa degli Assi Event Dario Valerio Vittorio Lardi
One Bullet Event Patrick Kneringer
Sviten Special Simen Claudius Lampe
MPF Cup Alban Gasiorek
Deepstack Turbo Chiara Knowle
8-Game Ilkka Elias Heikkilä
Progressive Bounty Chuan Kim Ooi
Malta Poker Fish Night Predrag Radulovic
Bounty Hunters Classic Daniel Mifsud
Tag Team Event Broda Zsolt and Gergely Zomboli
The Malta Poker Festival continues to blend professional-grade tournament structures with a holiday atmosphere, making the Portomaso Casino the place to be for poker players worldwide. With record numbers and an ever-expanding schedule, the MPF is set for even greater heights in the seasons to come.

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