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Robert McAdam Secures Milestone Victory at MPF Spring 2026

By Mrinal Gujare

28 Apr 2026

Mrinal Gujare 28 Apr 2026

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Robert McAdam won €104,475 at the MPF Spring 2026 Grand Event.
Victory achieved via satellite entry, showcasing massive ROI.
Diverse poker festival with various games and signature tournaments.

Image Credit: Malta Poker Festival/Facebook

Robert McAdam turned a satellite entry into a massive €104,475 victory at the MPF Spring 2026 Grand Event. Following a four-way deal and a dramatic final table, the British consultant secured his career-best win amidst a diverse festival schedule.

The European poker circuit recently witnessed a spectacular display of skill and variance at the MPF Spring 2026. The festival reached its peak during the prestigious Grand Event, a tournament featuring a €540+€60 buy-in that attracted a massive field of competitors.

After a week of intense strategic battles, the final day commenced with 12 hopefuls returning to the felt, all eyeing the life-changing top prize.

The Grand Event: Robert McAdam’s Six-Figure Milestone

The final table was defined by high-stakes negotiation and dramatic shifts in momentum. When play reached the final four, a deal was struck to redistribute the remaining prize pool.

At the time of the agreement, Giuseppe Mazza-Boussemart held a dominant chip lead. However, the nature of tournament poker is unpredictable; a brutal cooler against Robert McAdam saw the chip leader exit in fourth place.

The final showdown featured McAdam against Austrian pro Pascal Inkert. In a spirited heads-up battle, McAdam maintained his composure to claim the trophy and the remaining €30,000 set aside in the deal. The victory secured McAdam a career-best payout of €104,475.

A Life-Changing Return on Investment

McAdam’s victory is a testament to the "poker dream." An electronic payments consultant who recently moved to North Wales, McAdam entered the event through a satellite entry, resulting in an astronomical return on investment. He attributed his incredible "hot run" to the unwavering support of his partner, Ewa, and their young son, Alfie.

A Festival of Diversity: Mixed Games and Specialty Events

While the Grand Event took center stage, the MPF Spring 2026 offered a paradise for variety seekers. The schedule was packed with non-Hold'em formats and signature tour brands:

Mixed Games: Fans of varied formats competed in the MPF 8-Game (won by Ilkka Elias Heikkilä), the Sviten Special (won by Simen Claudius Lampe), and the technical HORSE 5 Mix.
Signature Brands: The festival hosted prestigious events including the APAT Maltese Championship, The Hendon Mob Championship, and the fan-favorite Mystery Bounty.
Specialty Tournaments: Angela Catherine Rogan took the top spot in the Ladies First! event, while Ghassan El Hoss emerged victorious in the Seniors Event for players aged 50 and over.

Festival Winners

Event	Winners
Seniors Event	Ghassan El Hoss
Scandinavian Open	Carsten Timo Mawick
The Hendon Mob Championship	Stergios Alexandrakis
APAT Event	Beverley Nicholson
Ladies First Event	Angela Catherine Rogan
Casa degli Assi Event	Dario Valerio Vittorio Lardi
One Bullet Event	Patrick Kneringer
Sviten Special	Simen Claudius Lampe
MPF Cup	Alban Gasiorek
Deepstack Turbo	Chiara Knowle
8-Game	Ilkka Elias Heikkilä
Progressive Bounty	Chuan Kim Ooi
Malta Poker Fish Night	Predrag Radulovic
Bounty Hunters Classic	Daniel Mifsud
Tag Team Event	Broda Zsolt and Gergely Zomboli

From the high-energy atmosphere of the Bounty Hunters Classic to the professional-grade competition of the Highroller GOLD, the MPF Spring 2026 reinforced its status as a must-attend fixture for poker enthusiasts across Europe.