The Estrella Poker Tour and the UKIPT are joining forces this June to bring poker tournament players the Summer Festival. Taking place between June 18-26 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Malta, the PokerStars Summer Festival promises to be a poker trip you will remember forever, combining a ton of action at the tables with plenty of off-the-felt activities to enjoy.
Twenty-eight events adorn the bustling PokerStars Summer Festival schedule, with the €1,100 buy-in Main Event being the star attraction. However, a handful of other tournaments are sure to attract massive crowds and award some hefty prizes in the Mediterranean. These include:
- €275 Summer Kick-Off Knockout on June 18-20
- €2,200 High Roller on June 21-22
- €1,100 Main Event on June 22-26
- €440 Mystery Bounty Cup on June 24-26
- €5,200 Super High Roller on June 25
2022 PokerStars Summer Festival Malta Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 18 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | Summer Kickoff Knock Out (€100 Bounty) Day 1A | €275 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Summer Kickoff Knock Out (€100 Bounty) Day 1B | €275 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | PokerStars Staff Invitational Freezeout | €0 | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Summer Kickoff Knock Out (€100 Bounty) Day 1A | €275 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | NL Hold'em Turbo unlimited re-entry | €220 | |
| Sun 19 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | PL Omaha - Three Entries Max | €330 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Summer Kickoff Knock Out (€100 Bounty) Day 1C | €275 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Summer Kickoff Knock Out (€100 Bounty) Day 1D | €275 | |
| Mon 20 Jun | 2:00 p.m. | Afternoon Turbo – Three Entries Max | €220 |
| 2:00 p.m. | Summer Kickoff Knock Out (€100 Bounty) Final Day | ||
| Tue 21 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT High Roller Unlimited Re-entry Day 1A | €2,200 |
| 2:00 p.m. | Afternoon Turbo – Three Entries Max | €220 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT High Roller Unlimited Re-entry Day 1B | €2,200 | |
| Wed 22 Jun | 2:00 p.m. | Afternoon Turbo – Three Entries Max | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Single Re-entry per flight Day 1A | €1,100 | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT High Roller Final Day | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Single Re-entry per flight Day 1B | €1,100 | |
| Thu 23 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Single Re-entry per flight Day 1C | €1,100 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Single Re-entry per flight Day 1D | €1,100 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | NL Hold'em Turbo Unlimited Re-entries | €220 | |
| Fri 24 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Single Day 2 | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Deep Stack Unlimited Re-entries Day 1 | €550 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Mystery Bounty Cup Unlimited Re-entries Day 1A | €440 | |
| 10:00 p.m. | NL Hold'em Turbo Unlimited Re-entries | €220 | |
| Sat 25 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | PL Omaha Three Entries Max | €330 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Super High Roller Unlimited Re-entries | €5,200 | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Deep Stack Final Day | ||
| 12:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Single Day 3 | ||
| 1:00 p.m. | Mystery Bounty Cup Unlimited Re-entries Day 1B | €440 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Mystery Bounty Cup Unlimited Re-entries Day 1C | €440 | |
| 10:00 p.m. | NL Hold'em Turbo Unlimited Re-entries | €220 | |
| Sun 26 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | Mystery Bounty Cup Final Day | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Final Day | ||
| 2:00 p.m. | NL Hold'em Turbo Unlimited Re-entries | €220 |
Satellites from only €1.10 can be found in the PokerStars lobby right now, meaning almost everyone has a shot at winning their way to the PokerStars Summer Festival. Direct satellites vary slightly per country, but two examples appear on PokerStars' UK site.
One is a €109 direct satellite where players can win a €1,100 Main Event seat in addition to €500 expenses credited to their PokerStars account. Another is a €162 direct satellite where a €2,600 package is up for grabs. This package consists of the €1,100 Main Event buy-in, six nights' accommodation at the 5-star Hotel Intercontinental, plus €180 travel costs paid into their PokerStars account.
Free Off-the-Felt Activities For PokerStars Players
Hopefully, you will be too bust winning bags of money to have time to enjoy the off-the-felt activities, but they are waiting for you if not! PokerStars is running several activities during the festival, including a catamaran trip, jetskiing, and the classic Beerpong tournament. IN addition, there is an open bar and snacks for all PokerStars players at Hugos Terrace on June 25 where players can let their hair down and party the night away.
Join PokerStars and Bag a $600 Welcome Bonus
New depositing PokerStars customers can claim a welcome bonus worth up to $600. Download PokerStars via PokerNews, create your free account, and decide how much you want to deposit. Your deposit is matched 100% up to $600 in the form of a bonus. In fact, your first three deposits in the first 60-days after making your first deposit are matched up to a combined total of $600.
The bonus releases into your playable balance in $10 increments each time you generate 180 redemption points, which in turn are earned at a rate of five per $1 contributed to the cash game rake or spent on tournament fees (6.5 points per £1, 5.5 points per €1, and four points per CAD$).
