GGPoker will begin running exclusive online qualifiers on August 10 for the inaugural WSOP® Circuit Malta live festival at Casino Malta in St. Julian’s. The series is scheduled for September 25 to October 5 and includes 12 official WSOP gold ring events.
The operator said the satellite schedule will offer routes into the €1,500 WSOP Circuit Malta Main Event, which runs from September 30 through October 4. According to the company, players can start via freerolls, with real-money step satellite buy-ins beginning at €5 and progressing to weekly €150 “WSOP Malta Super Satellites” awarding €1,500 Main Event seats.
Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, said: “We are thrilled to launch qualifiers to Malta’s very first WSOP Circuit, in partnership with Casino Malta. Malta is an iconic destination and a true European poker hotspot. By offering direct online satellites on GGPoker, we’re giving our community the chance to win their way to a world-class festival, compete for WSOP glory, and enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer.”
Casino Malta General Manager Slawomir Switalski added: “We are proud to welcome the WSOP Circuit to Casino Malta for the very first time and to partner with GGPoker in bringing players from across Europe to this landmark event. The exclusive online qualifiers make the festival accessible to players of every level, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to Malta for an unforgettable experience featuring world-class poker, exceptional hospitality, and the opportunity to compete for prestigious WSOP gold rings.”
GGPoker also said each official ring event winner in Malta will receive a $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package, including tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations, in addition to the ring and prize money.
