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Battle of Malta Online Launches with $30M Guaranteed
CoinPoker's Battle of Malta Online has opened with a $30 million guaranteed prize pool across more than 100 tournaments. Buy-ins run from $11 to $5,200, making the festival accessible to all levels. Every event winner receives a physical trophy and a digital version for the CoinPoker Trophy Cabinet. The series also awards 100 live packages to the Battle of Malta Autumn Edition through the Champion's Trials leaderboard — giving online players a clear path to a real-world event.
CoinMillion Crowns monc as First Champion
The $215 buy-in CoinMillion — the flagship opening-week event with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool — produced the festival's standout result. Monc outlasted a strong field to claim the title and $121,500 in first-place prize money, earning both a physical Battle of Malta Online trophy and a digital badge for the CoinPoker Trophy Cabinet.
The final table featured a dramatic moment when JohnnieTsunami requested a deal, only to be turned down by the table. JohnnieTsunami was subsequently eliminated in third place for $55,800. See the full payout breakdown in the chart above.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | monc | $121,500 |
| 2nd | n7v7rcapp7d | $77,100 |
| 3rd | JohnnieTsunami | $55,800 |
| 4th | IdiOtsudaDavai | $40,600 |
| 5th | LappyPoker7 | $29,800 |
Three More Champions in the Opening Week
Beyond monc's headline result, three other tournaments produced their first champions during the opening stretch of the festival:
- Agarrolaocho won the Valletta 8-Max for $39,002.46.
- Vorr claimed the Battle of Malta $150 CoinMasters BITCOIN title for $39,764.14.
- BAAAAMBINOOOO captured the $320 Dark Knight PKO for $18,341.63.
These results illustrate both the depth of competition and the range of formats available across the series.
What's Still Ahead: Big Guarantees on the Schedule
The festival's largest opportunities remain on the schedule. The $565 Main Event carries a $2,500,000 guaranteed prize pool; Day 1 flights run throughout the week, with Day 2 set for August 3. Day 2 qualifiers compete for a unique physical trophy and a live seat at the Battle of Malta.
- $1,500 CoinMasters BTC High Roller — $1,000,000 guaranteed
- $55 Main Challenger — $500,000 guaranteed
- $5,200 Iron Throne — $400,000 guaranteed
- $11 Main Crusader — $100,000 guaranteed
Players can also collect physical trophies and digital awards for every event they win, building a permanent record of achievement in the CoinPoker Trophy Cabinet.
Summary
- •Total pool: $1,000,000
- •monc's prize: $121,500
CoinPoker's Battle of Malta Online has made a strong start: monc's $121,500 victory in the $1,000,000 CoinMillion headlines opening week, while agarrolaocho, Vorr, and BAAAAMBINOOOO have also taken titles. The festival continues with a $2,500,000 Main Event, a $1,000,000 CoinMasters BTC High Roller, and 100 live Malta packages still in play — making it one of the most value-packed series on the online poker calendar.