Play for Dreams at Portomaso Casino, in aid of the SiGMA Foundation

Katy Micallef September 30, 2024

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Play for Dreams at Portomaso Casino, in aid of the SiGMA Foundation

Join us for a thrilling night of poker and philanthropy at the SiGMA Charity Poker Tournament: Play for Dreams, in aid of the SiGMA Foundation. This exciting event, part of the SiGMA Poker Tour, will be held on December 6th at 19:00 hrs. at the prestigious Portomaso Casino. With a buy-in of just €60 + €0, you’ll have the chance to compete for incredible prizes while making a positive impact, as Portomaso Casino are waving the service fee.

“We are incredibly excited to be sponsoring this event in Malta, a place where our office has been involved in charitable initiatives for the past 10 years. Our commitment to supporting good causes is a core part of who we are and we expect this event to not only bring together a community of passionate players, but also make a meaningful impact on the community,” commented Julien Liarte – PokerStars Business Dev Manager.

The tournament’s top prizes include seventy five percent of the prize pool (distributed amongst the top 9 final table players), and added prizes such as for the 1rst prize: a €1,100 buy-in to a 2025 PokerStars Live Event and other exclusive rewards -but the real winners are the beneficiaries of this event—the Dreams of Horses Farm in Xag?ra, Gozo. Founded by Victor Muscat and his family, this sanctuary provides hands-on therapeutic experiences with rescue horses and animals, helping individuals facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges.

All proceeds will directly support the ongoing work of the Dreams of Horses Farm, a cause the SiGMA Foundation has supported for over five years. By participating, you’re contributing to a brighter future for both the rescued animals and the people who benefit from the farm’s Animal Assisted Therapy programs. Twenty five percent of the prize pool, plus the tournament fee and sponsors cash donation will go to the beneficiary: Dreams of Horses Farm.

SiGMA Charity Poker Tournament Prizes include:

1st Prize: Prize pool cash prize plus one player choice buy-in for a PokerStars Live Event in 2025, valued at €1,100 (usable at any PokerStars Live Event in Europe, non-splittable).

2nd Prize: Prize pool cash prize plus one Buy-in for the SiGMA Poker Tour Malta Stop 2025 (worth €770).

3rd Prize: Prize pool cash prize plus one Malta Poker Festival Grand Event Buy-in for Spring 2025 (worth €550).

25% of the prize pool will be donated to the Dreams Farms beneficiary. We already have Pokerstars confirmed as our first sponsor and look forward to having more jump onboard to make a difference this year.

SiGMA Poker Tour 2025

SiGMA will launch a new brand, the SiGMA Poker Tour (SPT) – a new series of live poker events set to elevate the global poker scene and bring the poker community closer to the iGaming industry. The SPT promises an unparalleled combination of mid stakes poker action, elite networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences.

The inaugural 2025 events will strategically coincide with SiGMA’s landmark summits in Asia and Europe. The tour is part of a larger effort by the SiGMA Group to make the SiGMA summits being held during SiGMA umbrella events that unite gaming stakeholders.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to play, win, and support a cause that transforms lives! Contact Ivonne for more information on how you can get involved.