The Diamond Poker Series returns to Casino Malta from October 13–20, 2025, drawing Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) specialists and enthusiasts from Europe and beyond. The PLO Grand Slam headlines the festival, featuring 25 events with over €4.5 million in guaranteed prize pools.
Marquee Tournaments
The festival offers action across various stakes, with three standout events:
- €10,000+300 Championship — €2,000,000 GTD
- €5,000+200 Million — €1,000,000 GTD
- €25,000+500 High Roller — €500,000 GTD
Multiple satellites run throughout the week, offering players chances to turn smaller buy-ins into seats at major events.
PLO Grand Slam — Full Schedule
Below is the complete schedule for the PLO Grand Slam at Casino Malta (all times local):
| Date | Start | Late Reg | Tournament | Buy-In | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct 13 | 12 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Giga Satellite for 10k Day 1A | €1,500+150 | €103,000 GTD |
| Monday, Oct 13 | 3 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 10k Championship Day 1A | €10,000+300 | €2,000,000 GTD |
| Monday, Oct 13 | 8 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Giga Satellite for 10k Day 1B | €1,500+150 | €103,000 GTD |
| Tuesday, Oct 14 | 12 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Satellite for 10k Day 1B | €1,000+100 | €30,000 GTD |
| Tuesday, Oct 14 | 3 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 10k Championship Day 1B | €10,000+300 | €2,000,000 GTD |
| Tuesday, Oct 14 | 10 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Giga Satellite for 10k Day 2 | €1,500+150 | €103,000 GTD |
| Wednesday, Oct 15 | 12 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Last Chance Satellite for 10k Day 2 | €1,000+100 | €30,000 GTD |
| Wednesday, Oct 15 | 3 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 10k Championship Day 2 | €10,000+300 | €2,000,000 GTD |
| Wednesday, Oct 15 | 8 p.m. | 10 Lvl | 3k 5-Card Turbo | €3,000+300 | €200,000 GTD |
| Thursday, Oct 16 | 12 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Satellite for 5k Day 1A | €500+50 | €15,000 GTD |
| Thursday, Oct 16 | 1 p.m. | Closed | 10k Championship Final Day | — | €2,000,000 GTD |
| Thursday, Oct 16 | 3 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 5k Million Day 1A | €5,000+200 | €1,000,000 GTD |
| Thursday, Oct 16 | 8 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 2k 6-Card Turbo | €2,000+200 | €50,000 GTD |
| Friday, Oct 17 | 12 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Satellite for 5k Day 1B | €500+50 | €15,000 GTD |
| Friday, Oct 17 | 3 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 5k Million Day 1B | €5,000+200 | €1,000,000 GTD |
| Friday, Oct 17 | 8 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Super Satellite for 5k Final Day | €500+50 | €26,000 GTD |
| Saturday, Oct 18 | 12 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Last Chance Satellite for 5k Final Day | €500+50 | €15,000 GTD |
| Saturday, Oct 18 | 3 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 5k Million Final Day | €5,000+200 | €1,000,000 GTD |
| Saturday, Oct 18 | 8 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 5k Mystery Bounty Day 1 (2k Bounty) | €5,000+200 | €300,000 GTD |
| Sunday, Oct 19 | 12 p.m. | 8 Lvl | Last Chance Satellite for 5k Mystery Final Day | €500+50 | €15,000 GTD |
| Sunday, Oct 19 | 3 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 5k Mystery Bounty Final Day (2k Bounty) | €5,000+200 | €300,000 GTD |
| Sunday, Oct 19 | 5 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 25k High Roller Day 1 | €25,000+500 | €500,000 GTD |
| Sunday, Oct 19 | 8 p.m. | 10 Lvl | 2k 5-Card Bomb Pot | €2,000+200 | €50,000 GTD |
| Monday, Oct 20 | 2 p.m. | 12 Lvl | 25k High Roller Final Day | €25,000+500 | €500,000 GTD |
| Monday, Oct 20 | 6 p.m. | 10 Lvl | 5k PKO Turbo One Day | €5,000+200 | €100,000 GTD |
(Guarantees and buy-in breakdowns as published by the series.)
Play and Stay
Players entering Day 1A of the €10,000+300 Championship or the €5,000+200 Million will enjoy complimentary accommodation at Malta’s five-star InterContinental or the stylish Voco Hotel, blending top-tier poker with premium Mediterranean hospitality.
Last Stop: Tallinn Recap
The series’ previous stop was in Tallinn, where French businessman Imad Derwiche shone brightly. He navigated a 148-entry field to win the €10,000+300 Championship and €338,370 in prize money.
Derwiche outlasted notable players like Martin Kabrhel, Vivian Saliba, and defending champion Tom-Aksel Bedell, before defeating “Gypsy Baron” in heads-up play. Though he called himself a “fish” at the table, Derwiche proved he could compete with the best, adding a major title to his resume.
DPS PLO Grand Slam Tallinn — €10,000+300 Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imad Derwiche | France | €338,370 |
| 2 | “Gypsy Baron” | n/a | €230,540 |
| 3 | Erik Bystrom | Sweden | €152,280 |
| 4 | Aaron Pahlawani | Austria | €125,490 |
| 5 | Fredrik Lindstrom | Finland | €100,820 |
| 6 | Tom-Aksel Bedell | Norway | €78,960 |
| 7 | Gergo Nagy | Hungary | €59,220 |
| 8 | Lautaro Guerra | Spain | €43,710 |
| 9 | Vivian Saliba | Austria | €33,840 |
