Hossein Ensan Among Players Heading to PLO Grand Slam

The high-stakes world of Pot-Limit Omaha is descending upon Albania this April as the Diamond Poker Series PLO Grand Slam returns to Arena Casino Tirana.

With over €2,000,000 in total guarantees across eight events, the festival runs from April 15–22, 2026 and has confirmed a heavy-hitting lineup of participants ready to battle for Omaha supremacy.

Headline Events: Two €1M Guarantees

Running from April 15–22, 2026, the series is anchored by two massive tournaments: the €5,200 PLO Million (April 17-20) and the €10,400 PLO Championship (April 20-22). Players who register for both will qualify for a free hotel stay covering the full festival period from April 15–22.

Beyond the “Big Two,” the schedule is packed with variety, including a €15,300 PKO High Roller to kick things off, a €2,200 5-Card Opener, and a €25,500 High Roller One-Day Event.

The 2026 edition has been bolstered by the confirmation of five players who will play in the festival. The inclusion of 2019 WSOP Main Event Champion Hossein Ensan has turned heads, as well as high-stakes regular Hossein Madani whose almost $400,000 in career earnings has come entirely in Pot-Limit Omaha. The lineup also includes “NoNeedMoney” and “HansImperator” and Philippe Jibeili Acosta.

PLO Grand Slam Tirana Full Schedule

Early Registration Bonuses Available

There are also early-entry incentives available for players who take their seats from the start.

Those include:

• 10% extra starting chips for players seated at the very beginning
• 5% extra chips for players entering during Level 1
• Unlimited re-entries during the late registration period
• PKO bounty formats included in selected events

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