The value of warming up before hitting the poker tables August 30, 2023 Poker can take a physical and mental toll on unprepared players Warming up before hitting the poker tables is a crucial practice that significantly enhances a player’s chances of success and overall performance. This preparatory phase, lasting about 10-15 minutes, holds immense value as it primes both the mental and strategic aspects of poker play.
How to defeat open limpers in Texas Hold’em August 29, 2023 Identify passive players to keep up the pressure and win more hands Defeating open limpers in Texas Hold’em requires a strategic approach that takes advantage of their passive playstyle and maximizes your own opportunities. Open limping, where players call the minimum bet to enter the pot, is often seen as weak play. It’s possible to
How to play a flopped straight in cash games August 28, 2023 Flopping a straight must be finessed in order to maximize the possible winnings Playing a flopped straight in cash games requires careful consideration of your position, the board texture, your opponents’ tendencies, and effective bet sizing. To navigate a flopped straight, follow some proven steps. Consider your position at the table. Being in later positions
Sunday Recap: High Five finishes on a high note with two $1 Million tourneys August 28, 2023 We wrapped up our $14.4 Million High Five Tournament Series this weekend with a pair of $1 Million GTD tourneys, but that was just part of the story. If you didn’t hit the ACR Poker tables this weekend, see what you missed in our August 27th Sunday Recap. $1,000,000 GTD Blunt Roller 1,770 entrants
How to adopt a loose aggressive strategy in Pot-Limit Omaha August 25, 2023 Being an unpredictable PLO player will allow you to take home more pots Adopting a loose aggressive strategy in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) can be a formidable approach that adds unpredictability and pressure to your game. This strategy involves playing a wide range of hands aggressively, leveraging the inherent complexity of PLO to your advantage. In
The High Five Tournament Series reaches its high point Sunday with 2 $1 Million tourneys August 25, 2023 Are you ready to blaze through our High Five Tournament series, smoking your opponents at every turn? With an intoxicating $14.4 Million in guaranteed prize pools, this dope series is packed to the brim with opportunities to smoke the tables. Yet you’re running out of time to take your bankroll even higher. That’s because the
Tips for 4-betting in Texas Hold ’em August 24, 2023 Extra analysis is required before deciding to jump into a 4-bet-worthy hand In Texas Hold ’em, the 4-bet is a strategic move that can significantly impact the dynamics of a hand. Typically, it’s a re-raise that occurs after an initial bet (1-bet), a raise (2-bet), and a re-raise (3-bet). Mastering the art of 4-betting requires
Poker strategies that separate the good from the great August 23, 2023 It’s time to elevate your poker play to new heights and capture more wins In the high-stakes world of poker, the line between good and great players is drawn by more than just luck. True mastery of the game goes beyond basic skills, encompassing a spectrum of strategies that set the great players apart. Here,
We’re supercharging the OSS XL with a $60K Leaderboard Challenge August 23, 2023 The $50 Million OSS XL is already making history as our biggest tournament series ever, and now we’re giving you another excuse to play with our $60k Leaderboard Challenge! That right! We’re firing up a leaderboard competition with over $60,000 in cash and tournament tickets up for grabs. Participating is as simple as playing OSS
With more than $50 Million in guarantees, the OSS XL is our biggest series ever August 22, 2023 Everyone knows that poker is only good when it’s big, which is why we’re putting our money where our mouth is with a tournament series that’s beyond large. That’s right! We’re tipping the scales in your favor yet again with the OSS XL. With over $50 Million in guaranteed prize pools, it’s easily our biggest
Cage Live return to Costa Rica was a huge success August 22, 2023 After a 3.5-year hiatus that started with the Covid pandemic, our fabulous Cage Live returned to Costa Rica last week and it was a huge hit for all involved. This cash game in a time-based tournament format had three Day 1’s from Wednesday through Friday. The 50 players who survived with chips during any one
How to choose the right-sized bets in Texas Hold’em August 22, 2023 Calculating how much to put in the pot can make a big difference in how the hand plays out In Texas Hold’em, choosing the right-sized bets is a critical aspect that can significantly impact your overall success in the game. Proper bet sizing allows you to extract maximum value from your strong hands, protect your