Tips for slowplaying flush draws in Texas Hold’em July 29, 2024 Slowplaying flush draws in Texas Hold’em can be a profitable strategy if used wisely In Texas Hold’em, one of the most exciting hands to play is a flush draw. A flush draw occurs when a player has four cards of the same suit and is waiting for the fifth card to complete the flush. While
Final few days to qualify for $1 Million GTD Venom Warmup July 26, 2024 Our $1 Million GTD Venom Warmup tourney has been running most of this month and now there’s just a few days left to qualify for Day 2 this Sunday. There are 192 total flights and each comes with just a $55 buy-in. That means this is our biggest tournament ever for a buy-in this low.
Advanced post-flop concepts for Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments July 26, 2024 Go from amateur to pro PLO player with a few proven tips Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a highly complex and strategic variant of poker that requires players to navigate multiple streets with four hole cards rather than two. While the pre-flop game is important, it is the post-flop play that separates the amateurs from the
Adapting your rag hand strategy in Texas Hold’em based on your opponents’ play July 24, 2024 Getting a read on your opponents is the first step to mastering the poker tables In Texas Hold’em, it’s important for players to adapt their strategy based on the actions and playing style of their opponents. This holds true even when it comes to playing rag hands, or weak starting hands, which are typically considered
Fantasy Poker League: Vegas was a huge success July 23, 2024 Our inaugural Fantasy Poker League: Vegas promotion has just concluded and it was a bigger success than we imagined. This contest allowed our players to draft their own fantasy team of poker pros who were competing in the world’s biggest live poker series in Sin City. There were three different leagues to choose from with
When to fold, call, or raise with middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em July 23, 2024 Middle pocket pairs hold potential value if you play them correctly In Texas Hold’em, middle pocket pairs can be a tricky hand to navigate. These are defined as pairs that fall between 7-10, such as 7-7, 8-8, 9-9, and 10-10. Understanding when to fold, call, or raise with these hands is crucial to maximizing your
Sunday Recap: Players Cash in Big at Signature Tourneys July 22, 2024 With the summer games getting underway just days from now, Olympic Fever is in the air. Yet poker players didn’t need to sit idle this weekend, especially since there was plenty of competition at ACR Poker. Read our July 21st Sunday Recap for full details. $500,000 Sunday High Roller 991 entrants played in Sunday’s $500K
Tips for evaluating the strength of your flush draw in Texas Hold’em July 22, 2024 You need to consider several factors before deciding whether to fish for the flush Evaluating the strength of your flush draw in Texas Hold’em is crucial as it can greatly impact your decision-making process during a hand. Here are some essential tips to determine the strength of your flush draw: Start by counting the number
Heat up your game today with our $1 Million GTD Venom Warmup July 19, 2024 This July, things are heating up over at ACR Poker, and we mean that literally! While we’re getting our engines revved for an action-packed August featuring the colossal $8 Million Mystery Bounty Venom and the thrilling $2 Million PLO Venom, we’ve got a sizzling event for you right now—the $1 Million GTD Venom Warmup Tourney!
Playing short-stacked in PLO tournaments July 19, 2024 Playing short-stacked is always a challenge, but following a few tips can help you succeed Playing short-stacked in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments can be a challenging situation. When you have fewer chips compared to the average stack size at the table, it becomes crucial to adapt your strategy and make the most out of
Proactive vs passive play when approaching the bubble in Texas Hold’em July 18, 2024 Determining your approach depends on a number of factors In Texas Hold’em, reaching the bubble phase is a crucial turning point. It marks the stage where only a few players need to be eliminated before cash prizes or tournament entry tickets are awarded. At this point, players often adopt one of two strategies: proactive play
When to use aggressive or passive strategies with rag hands in Texas Hold’em July 17, 2024 Stack size matters when playing with rag hands In Texas Hold’em, rag hands (also known as garbage hands) refers to low-ranking and weak hands that are unlikely to result in a winning combination. These hands can include a wide range of cards that do not appear to have strong potential, such as 2-7 offsuit or