The 2025 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta began on October 1 at Casino Malta in St. Julians. Juan Pardoof Spain won the €5,000 Mystery Bounty, and Roland Rokita of Austria won the €12,300 PokerStars Cuatro Knockout. The festival runs through October 12.
Juan Pardo Wins the €5,000 Mystery Bounty
Spanish pro Juan Pardo topped a 36-entry field to claim the title and €145,900. The event generated a €349,200 prize pool, with the top six players paid. Pardo defeated Austria’s Samuel Mullur heads-up; Mullur finished second for €50,600. Pardo’s payout comprised €87,500 in bounties and €58,400 from the regular prize pool. The result also moved Pardo closer on the EPT all-time money list: according to The Hendon Mob, he ranks tenth with $6,672,744, $190,283 behind Jean-Noel Thorel in ninth.
€5,000 Mystery Bounty Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pardo | Spain | €145,900 |
| 2 | Samuel Mullur | Austria | €50,600 |
| 3 | Paul Lagan | Ireland | €66,200 |
| 4 | Pavels Spirins | Latvia | €59,500 |
| 5 | Weiran Pu | China | €15,200 |
| 6 | Jon Ander Vallinas | Spain | €11,800 |
Roland Rokita Wins €12,300 PokerStars Cuatro Knockout
Roland Rokita won the €12,300 PokerStars Cuatro Knockout for €99,920. The event had 17 entrants, with a combined €199,920 across the regular prize pool and bounty payments. Joris Ruijs (Netherlands) placed third for €30,400, leaving Rokita heads-up against Byron Kaverman (United States). Rokita secured the title; his total included €75,920 in prize money and €24,000 in bounties, while Kaverman received €69,600. The victory adds another title for the Austrian.
€12,300 PokerStars Cuatro Knockout Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roland Rokita | Austria | €99,920 |
| 2 | Byron Kaverman | United States | €69,600 |
| 3 | Joris Ruijs | Netherlands | €30,400 |
Other Early EPT Malta Champions
- Peter Krajnyak won the €550 Seniors Event for €7,265
- Umberto Ruggeri won the €1,100 NL Hold’em Freezeout for €38,700
- Federico Fulciniti won the €550 Hyper Turbo Freezeout for €12,020
- Jan Bendik won the €1,050 Hyper Turbo Freezeout for €20,560
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
The festival continues through October 12, including the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller, the €5,300 EPT Malta Main Event, and the €1,650 PokerStars Open.
