Coolbet’s Road to Malta- New Satellite Schedule, and New Ambassador joining the Frontlines!
Coolbet is part of the iPoker Network, and among dozens of online operators, they are one of the operators with the largest player base. Not just that, fellow Nordics unite at Coolbet, and now they will be able to set sail to our next stop of The Festival Seires - St. Julians in Malta!
Operator: Coolbet
The campaign of Coolbet with the Road to Malta has already been on its way for several weeks, and now changes have been made to the schedule of these satellite tournaments, in order to maintain a proper schedule for online poker players. And of course, Coolbet ambassadors will be involved in this epic campaign, where you can find your way to Malta for just €30!
Before we head over to explain to you more about one of Coolbet's coolest ambassadors, Christian 'Sycksbe' Arstad, we will guide you through everything you need to know about the satellite tournaments, which will kick off today!
Qualify for Malta with just €30 on Coolbet!
Coolbet players are now able to join the online satellite for The Festival Series Malta. The tournament structure has been set up with a 'Stack Builder' feature. This means that you can play as many Day 1 flights as you desire, all qualifying stacks on the end, will be combined for the Grand Final on Sunday. With a whopping total of four Day 1 flights, there is plenty of time to build mountains of stacks. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, you can start qualifying for the Grand Final, which will be played right after the last opening flight on Sunday.
>> Check out the Tournament Schedule of The Festival Series Malta 2025
| Date/Time | Buy-in | Coolbet Ambassador / Streamer | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday @ 20:00 CEST | €30 Day 1 | D1 | |
| Thursday @ 20:00 CEST | €30 Day 1 | Sycksbe | D1 |
| Friday @ 20:00 CEST | €30 Day 1 | Acerziggy | D1 |
| Sunday @ 17:30 CEST | €30 Day 1 Turbo | Acerziggy | D1 |
| Sunday @ 20:00 CEST | Final Day | Acerziggy | 1x €1600 The Festival Malta Package GTD |
Now that we have explained to you everything about the online qualifier campaign at Coolbet, it's time to meet Christian 'Sycksbe' Arstad, one of the Coolbet Ambassadors who will be streaming this tournament live on his Twitch Channel. In the world of poker, just a few personalities manage to blend their poker skills with charisma and consistency like Christian Arstad. Hailing from the quiet town of Bardufoss and now residing in Spydeberg, Norway, 'Sycksbe' has become one of the country's known figures in the online- as well as the live circuit.
In the ever-evolving world of poker, few personalities manage to blend skill, charisma, and consistency like Christian Arstad—better known to the poker community as “Sycksbe.” Hailing from the quiet town of Bardufoss and now residing in Spydeberg, Norway, Arstad has become one of the country’s most prominent poker figures, known for his strategic prowess at the tables and engaging presence on Twitch.
A Unique Journey: From Preschool Teacher to Poker Pro
We have seen Christian several times in the live circuit over the past years, as well as on our The Festival Series events. What sets Christian apart isn't just his talent for the game, but it's also his balance. While many pros only dedicate themselves to poker, Christian works part-time as a preschool teacher, a role he says helps ground him emotionally and mentally. His dual life speaks like a book, and directly translates to his success in tournament poker.
He discovered poker in his late teens during military service, where he got hooked on the competitiveness of the game. Where it started as his passion, it quickly evolved into a serious challenge in both online and live poker tournaments. Over the years, he has developed a strong reputation in the poker scene, and is in our opinion, known for his calculated style of play, and exactly knowing when to apply pressure at the right moment.
Streaming Success: The Face of Coolbet on Twitch
Under the alias 'Sycksbe', Christian Arstad has built a loyal following on Twitch, streaming twice a week and regularly taking his viewers on a journey across tournament poker. When watching his streams, you can be certain that he is giving you strategic breakdowns, warm commentary, and lots of action at the tables. People also might know 'Sycksbe' for collaborating with fellow poker streamers such as Ylva 'Jevakim' Thorsrud and former Coolbet ambassadors: The Wedde Brothers.
His streams aren't just entertaining, they are educational. A great way for many players to work on their game, alongside having a good time on Twitch.
Live Tournament Record: Steady Climb to the Top
Christian Arstad’s live resume is quite impressive. With estimated career earnings of over $300,000, he has been a consistent performer in European poker events. His breakout performance came in 2019, finishing second in the Norwegian Championship Main Event in Dublin, netting him a career-high $92,289. He followed it up with a victory in a mixed game side event at the same series.
In 2024, he reached another major milestone, capturing the Norway Open title in Gardermoen for 250,000 NOK (~$23,700), proving once again he is not to mess with at the live poker tables.
Key Live Results
- 2024 Norway Open Champion – 1st place (317 entrants), 250,000 NOK (~$23.7k)
- 2019 NM Dublin Main Event – 2nd place, $92,289
- 2021 Norwegian Championships (Oslo) – Runner-up, ~1,700-player field
- 2023 Coolbet Open, Bratislava – 1st in “Sycksbe’s Hyper Turbo,” 3rd in Main Event Turbo
- 2024 Rozvadov High Roller – Top-5 finish
- 2024 The Festival Malta – 6th place in 'The Big O'
When looking through his results, you can directly conclude that he is a very all-around player, having results in No-Limit Hold'em, as well as various Mixed Games.
Style of Play: Aggressive, Calculated, and Adaptable
If you will have Sycksbe at your tables during this epic Coolbet campaign on the hunt for a €1,600 package to The Festival Series Malta, you might want to think twice when playing a hand against him. Christian knows very well how to approach tournaments, and is known for his aggressive, but calculated play in the early stages. When the end-game phase appears, he starts to exploit every single possibility he sees value. In The Netherlands he would carry the nickname 'Cool frog', meaning that he knows when to stay calm and to jump when it's necessary .
Good luck with taking it up against this Phenomenon of Norway at the poker tables!
