So here we are, back in Malta for a second time in a calendar year. Or more accurately back for the start of the second EPT Main Event here in a calendar year. The fact that the flagship event is tournament #32 on a 76 event schedule tells you that plenty of action has already occurred in Malta already.

Two of the biggest amuse-bouche's reach their climax today with the IPT Main Event and €25,000 High Roller final tables starting at 12.30 CET.
There are, as normal, two opening flights: Day 1A today and Day 1B tomorrow. Entry costs €5,000+€300, players begin with 30,000 in tournament chips and the plan is to play eight 75-minute levels, with a dinner break after level six (approximately 8.10pm).
It should all be done and dusted by about midnight, before we rinse and repeat tomorrow.