APAT / Malta

APAT Malta Open Championship October 2026

A EUR 150 APAT championship at Portomaso Casino in St. Julian’s, with Friday and Saturday entry flights and a Sunday final. Compare the entry rules below, then use APAT’s official event page for the latest instructions.

⌖ St. Julian’s, MaltaUpcoming
AT A GLANCE30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Portomaso Casino

MAIN EVENT BUY-INEUR 150
Official entry points ↗

Independent festival guide by ALL IN Poker Guide.

Source checked 2 Oct 2026Information updated 2 Oct 2026Sources linked below

Source discrepancy: Day 1A has conflicting official clocks: the event page says 15 minutes; the annual calendar says 20. Confirm that flight’s structure with APAT.

These dates cover the APAT championship, not the entire Malta Poker Festival.

01 / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Venue, entry rules & trip budget

Venue & location

Portomaso Casino

St. Julian’s, Malta. Check the official venue page for the exact arrival address.

Open venue map

Times published by the organizer use Europe/Malta.

Registration essentials

Register at the Portomaso MPF desk. Casino membership and photo ID are required; sold-out events use an alternates list.

This site does not accept entries or payments. Registration takes place through the organizer.

Planning your budget

Keep tournament entries separate from accommodation, airport transfers and meals. Allow for additional entries only when the tournament rules permit them.

Listed buy-ins are in their original currencies. Unconfirmed fees and live hotel rates are not estimated.

02 / A FEW WAYS TO PLAY

Key buy-ins & event highlights

Selected championship stages only. The broader Malta Poker Festival is separate.

MAIN EVENT · Poker

APAT Malta Open Championship

EUR 150
Fee breakdown
EUR 25 included in total
Guarantee
Not confirmed
Dates
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Re-entry
One re-entry per flight; the highest qualifying stack continues.
Late registration
Ten levels on Day 1.
Level structure
Day 1A: awaiting clarification. Day 1B: 25 minutes. Day 2: 40, reducing to 20 four-handed.
Starting chips
100,000

Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. Check the official schedule for all flights, satellites and live changes.

03 / BEYOND THE TABLE

Hotels & transport in St. Julian’s.

Destination guide ↗

Getting there

Malta International (MLA)

An airport option to compare for your trip to St. Julian’s. Use the operator’s passenger information for ground transport and current arrival guidance; transfer times depend on the route and traffic.

Source checked 6 Sept 2026

Where to stay

Casino Malta visitor information

This visitor link is for Casino Malta. APAT plays at Portomaso, so compare the journey to your actual tournament venue before booking. No confirmed APAT hotel offer or live room price is listed here.

Source checked 2 Oct 2026

Food between sessions

Casino Malta bar information

Casino Malta lists bar service on its official site. This is a different venue from Portomaso, which hosts APAT; confirm food options and service hours with your own tournament venue.

Source checked 2 Oct 2026

Winnings & tax

Local treatment of tournament winnings has not yet been verified for this destination. Ask the organizer about payout documents and any withholding, then check reporting obligations in your country of tax residence.

    General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.

    04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP

    Interested? Go straight
    to the source.

    Get the complete schedule, current rules and available registration options from the organizer.

    Sources & verification

    What changed

    — Added confirmed dates, buy-in and official entry information.