The European Poker Tour’s (EPT) stop in Malta has been a true celebration of Pot Limit Omaha, with three major live PLO tournaments drawing some of the game’s sharpest minds and most passionate fans. Over the last several days, the Portomaso Casino played host to a trio of PLO events that delivered drama, big swings, and breakout performances – with the main spotlights shining on Norway’s Espen Myrmo and Hungary’s Gergo Nagy.
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High Roller Spotlight: Gergo Nagy Triumphs in €10,300 PLO
The €9,700 + 500 EPT Malta Pot Limit Omaha High Roller (Event #28) was the crown jewel of the PLO schedule, attracting 18 entries and 8 re-entries for a compact but elite field. With a total prize pool of €252,200 ($296,187), the stakes were high and the action was fierce from the first shuffle.
Hungary’s Gergo Nagy emerged as the event’s champion, pocketing €108,400 ($127,306) after navigating a final table stacked with international talent. Nagy’s victory is a testament to his growing reputation as a force in high-stakes PLO, and his performance in Malta will only add to his momentum on the European circuit.
Sweden’s Anton Suarez finished runner-up for €68,100 ($79,977), while Norway’s Espen Myrmo, who would go on to headline another PLO event, secured third place and €45,400 ($53,318). Rounding out the final four was the Netherlands’ Marcus Dieleman, who took home €30,300 ($35,585).
€ 9,700 + 500 Pot Limit Omaha (Event #28) Payouts:
| Place | Country | Name | Prize € |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hungary | Gergo Nagy | €108,400 |
| 2nd | Sweden | Anton Suarez | €68,100 |
| 3rd | Norway | Espen Myrmo | €45,400 |
| 4th | Netherlands | Marcus Dieleman | €30,300 |
Myrmo’s Moment: Norwegian Star Wins €5,200 PLO
If there was a single player who defined the PLO action in Malta, it was Espen Myrmo. After his deep run in the High Roller, Myrmo returned to the felt for the €4,850 + 350 EPT Malta Pot Limit Omaha (Event #21), which drew 36 entries and 12 re-entries for a €232,800 ($273,185) prize pool.
This time, Myrmo would not be denied. The Norwegian pro outlasted a tough final table to claim the title and €75,600 ($88,715). His victory is a testament to both his technical skill and his ability to thrive in the high-variance world of PLO tournaments.
Bulgaria’s Veselin Karakitukov finished second for €50,100 ($58,791), while Hungary’s Andras Nemeth—one of the most respected names in European poker—took third for €33,800 ($39,663). The final table also featured Germany’s Hossein Ensan, the 2019 WSOP Main Event champion, who finished fifth for €19,800 ($23,235).
Other notable cashes included Norway’s Mads Amot (4th, €25,600), Hungary’s Csaba Fenyvesi (6th, €15,700), and Belarus’ Maksim Shuts (7th, €12,200).
€ 4,850 + 350 Pot Limit Omaha (Event #21) Payouts:
| Place | Country | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Norway | Espen Myrmo | €75,600 |
| 2nd | Bulgaria | Veselin Karakitukov | €50,100 |
| 3rd | Hungary | Andras Nemeth | €33,800 |
| 4th | Norway | Mads Amot | €25,600 |
| 5th | Germany | Hossein Ensan | €19,800 |
| 6th | Hungary | Csaba Fenyvesi | €15,700 |
| 7th | Belarus | Maksim Shuts | €12,200 |
Bo Edengren Wins the €1,100 PLO, Pinto and Persico Round Out Podium
The most accessible of the three events, the €960 + 140 EPT Malta Pot Limit Omaha (Event #39), saw 76 entries and 23 re-entries for a €95,040 ($111,231) prize pool. Sweden’s Bo Edengren took down the title and €25,360 ($29,680), besting Brazil’s Antonio Pinto (2nd, €16,360) and Italy’s Manuel Persico (3rd, €11,680).
The final table was a truly international affair, with players from Greece, Norway, Finland, Japan, Switzerland, the Netherlands, England, and Slovakia all making deep runs. Notably, Norway’s Mads Amot added another strong finish to his Malta campaign, taking 5th for €7,180.
€ 960 + 140 Pot Limit Omaha (Event #39) Payouts:
| Place | Country | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sweden | Bo Edengren | €25,360 |
| 2nd | Brazil | Antonio Pinto | €16,360 |
| 3rd | Italy | Manuel Persico | €11,680 |
| 4th | Greece | Sotirios Patsarouchas | €8,980 |
| 5th | Norway | Mads Amot | €7,180 |
| 6th | Finland | Ilkka Heikkila | €5,740 |
| 7th | Japan | Masayuki Hakoda | €4,600 |
| 8th | Norway | Thor Morstol | €3,680 |
| 9th | Switzerland | Martin Schamaun | €2,940 |
| 10th | Netherlands | Lucas van den Belt | €2,360 |
| 11th | Finland | Kasper Mellanen | €2,360 |
| 12th | England | Barny Boatman | €1,900 |
| 13th | Slovakia | Martin Baros | €1,900 |
Player Spotlights: Myrmo, Nagy, Nemeth, Ensan
Espen Myrmo’s double final table run, including a win and a third-place finish, cements his status as one of the most dangerous PLO tournament players in Europe. His ability to navigate both small and elite fields, and to close out events under pressure, is a blueprint for aspiring PLO specialists.
Gergo Nagy’s High Roller victory is a career highlight and a signal that Hungary continues to produce world-class PLO talent. With this win, Nagy joins the ranks of elite European PLO crushers.
Andras Nemeth and Hossein Ensan need little introduction. Nemeth’s third-place finish in the €4,850 event adds to his already impressive resume, while Ensan’s deep run is a reminder that former NLHE world champions can thrive in any format.
Key Takeaways
- Espen Myrmo was the standout performer, winning the €4,850 PLO and final tabling the High Roller.
- Gergo Nagy claimed the €9,700 PLO High Roller, adding a major title to his resume.
- The PLO fields in Malta were international and competitive, with strong showings from established pros and new faces alike.
- Pot Limit Omaha continues to grow in popularity on the EPT, offering big prize pools and dramatic action.
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