SPT Malta special edition set for Portomaso Casino this May
The SiGMA Poker Tour is coming back to Malta this spring with a special event from 28th May to the 1st of June 2026 at Portomaso Casino. This tournament is both compact and competitive, featuring a €150,000 guaranteed prize pool and a €250 buy-in. It welcomes experienced players and newcomers alike.
Held in the centre of St Julian’s gaming district, this special edition adds to the expanding SPT calendar. The Malta series will gather international players, local regulars, and the SiGMA community for five days of tournament poker at one of the island’s most popular card rooms.
A focused five-day tournament
The SPT Malta Special Edition takes place from Tuesday, 27 May to Saturday, 31 May. The tournament uses a simple structure that keeps the focus on competition. Players start with opening flights early in the week, and the field gets smaller as the tournament moves toward the final stages.
With a €250 buy-in, the event is open to many players, and the €150,000 guarantee means there is a lot to play for. Multiple starting flights and a clear path through Day 2 to the final table give players both chances to succeed and the excitement of tournament pressure.
Portomaso Casino has been a centre for poker in Malta for years. Its poker room often hosts international tournaments and draws players from all over Europe, making it the perfect place for the SPT special edition.
Malta returns to the SPT calendar
Following the success of the 2025 SiGMA Poker Tour stop in Malta, where players progressed from freerolls to a dramatic main event finish, the island once again hosts an SPT tournament this spring.
Malta has played an important role in the growth of the SiGMA Poker Tour, thanks to its well-established gaming industry and strong poker community. The island’s mix of professional players, visiting tourists and gaming executives has created a unique environment where tournament poker meets the wider iGaming sector.
The SPT Malta Special Edition continues that tradition. Positioned between larger festival stops on the tour, the event offers players a focused tournament experience while still maintaining the international flavour associated with SiGMA gatherings.
Participants can expect a lively poker room atmosphere as the field builds across the week. Early stages typically bring a mix of cautious strategy and aggressive play, while later rounds often deliver the dramatic hands that define tournament poker.
A stage for rising players
Special edition events often give new players a chance to stand out. The affordable buy-in draws a wide range of participants, from online players wanting to try live poker to local regulars hoping for a big moment in their careers.
With the prize pool guaranteed at €150,000, a deep With a guaranteed prize pool of €150,000, making it far in the tournament could be a big achievement for many players. As the event moves forward, the final table is sure to bring the intensity and suspense that people expect from the SiGMA Poker Tour. Register for seats through the official SPT Malta event page and prepare for five days of tournament action at Portomaso Casino.
