WSOP® Circuit Heads To Malta – Qualify Exclusively At GGPoker

Casino Malta to host WSOP Circuit stop from September 25 to October 5, featuring 12 Gold Ring events – Exclusive online qualifiers start August 10

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of exclusive online qualifier tournaments for the inaugural WSOP® Circuit Malta live poker tournament event.

The online satellites will begin exclusively on GGPoker starting August 10, 2026, offering players of all bankrolls an accessible, affordable route to win tickets into the flagship €1,500 WSOP Circuit Malta Main Event, which runs from September 30 through October 4.

Players can qualify for the WSOP Circuit for free via freeroll qualifiers, with real-money step satellite tournament buy-ins starting from €5, leading to weekly €150 WSOP Malta Super Satellites that award €1,500 WSOP Circuit Malta Main Event seats. Qualifier tournaments will run from August 10 exclusively at GGPoker.

A World-Class Festival in the Heart of the Mediterranean

Taking place from September 25 through October 5, the 11-day WSOP Circuit Malta festival will feature 12 official World Series of Poker gold ring events, alongside a vibrant schedule of side tournaments and cash games.

Hosted at the world-class Casino Malta in St. Julian’s, the event is set to attract poker players from all across Europe. Malta has long been celebrated as one of the world’s finest poker destinations, combining top-tier gaming facilities with stunning Mediterranean coastlines, rich cultural history, and energetic nightlife. Casino Malta, known for hosting some of the continent’s most successful tournaments, provides the ultimate venue for players seeking both elite competition and an unforgettable holiday atmosphere.

Executive Quotes

“We are thrilled to launch qualifiers to Malta’s very first WSOP Circuit, in partnership with Casino Malta,” said Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker. “Malta is an iconic destination and a true European poker hotspot. By offering direct online satellites on GGPoker, we’re giving our community the chance to win their way to a world-class festival, compete for WSOP glory, and enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer.”

“We are proud to welcome the WSOP Circuit to Casino Malta for the very first time and to partner with GGPoker in bringing players from across Europe to this landmark event,” said Slawomir Switalski, General Manager of Casino Malta. “The exclusive online qualifiers make the festival accessible to players of every level, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to Malta for an unforgettable experience featuring world-class poker, exceptional hospitality, and the opportunity to compete for prestigious WSOP gold rings.”

Championship Rewards & Pathway to WSOP Paradise

In addition to claiming a coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring and the champion’s share of the prize pool, each official ring event winner in Malta will also receive a $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package, which will include tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations.

For more information about WSOP Circuit Malta, please visit: https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/wsop-circuit-casino-malta/

To register for WSOP Circuit Malta satellite tournaments, log in to GGPoker from August 10.