Six weeks ago the thirteenth, and what is going to become the overall European Poker Tour season, got under way in Barcelona Spain. The walls of Casino Barcelona strained amid the burden of the thousands of players who registered to play some of the biggest events of the year, one that culminated in a win for the diminutive Polish newcomer Sebastian Malec. While Malec's story came late within the EPT's history, both the way of his win and his reaction to it, usually are remembered for a few years to come.

Six weeks on and the quest begins for more champions.

This time the EPT has put ashore within the Mediterranean Island of Malta for 11 days of poker starting today. During that point the PokerStars Blog might be reporting from the tournament room with live updates through to the general day of play on Saturday October 29.

Last time the tour was in these parts it was Scottish pro Niall Farrell who could do no wrong, topping a field of 651 players to win a primary EPT title and a primary prize of €534,330 ordinarily Event.

You'll have the ability to sign in at the result of every event played in Malta, from High Rollers to €200 turbos; it is the marquee events with a view to absorb our attention at the blog. This post serves as a cut out and keep (cut, paste and keep?) schedule of what to anticipate at the PokerStars Blog between now and the general day of play in 11 days from now.

(All times are Central European Time)

Tuesday October 18, 20166pm: Day 1 of the €10,000 single re-entry event

Wednesday October 19, 201612pm: Day 1A of the Italian Poker Tour Main Event12:30pm: Day 2 of the €10,000 single re-entry event

Thursday October 20, 201612pm: Day 1B of the Italian Poker Tour Main Event12:30pm: Final day of the €10,000 single re-entry event

Friday October 21, 201612pm: Day 2 of the Italian Poker Tour Main Event12:30pm: Day 1 of the €25,000 High Roller event

Saturday October 22, 201612pm: Day 3 of the Italian Poker Tour Main Event12:30pm: Day 2 of the €25,000 High Roller event

Sunday October 23, 201612pm: Day 1A of the primary Event12:30pm: Final day of the Italian Poker Tour Main Event1pm: Final day of the €25,000 High Roller event

Monday October 24, 201612pm: Day 1B of the primary Event12:30pm: Single day high roller event

Tuesday October 25, 201612pm: Day 2 of the principle Event

Wednesday October 26, 201612pm: Day 3 of the primary Event

Thursday October 27, 201612pm: Day 4 of the primary Event12:30pm: Day 1 of the €10,000 High Roller

Friday October 28, 201612pm: Day 5 of the principle Event12:30pm: Day 2 of the €10,000 High Roller

Saturday October 29, 201612pm: Final day of the primary Event12:30pm: Final day of the €10,000 High Roller event

You'll find all our live coverage from Malta in a single convenient spot. Simply click here to make sure you don't miss anything.

In the meantime get in contact with us at the blog within the festival on Twitter: @PokerStarsBlog, and in case you are in Malta for the festival come and say hello.

Stephen Bartley is a staff writer for the PokerStars Blog. Follow him on Twitter: @StephenBartley.

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