Strategies for excelling in Texas Hold’em Knockouts February 21, 2024 Aggression could be your biggest ally in PKO tournaments Texas Hold’em Knockouts, also known as Progressive Knockout (PKO) tournaments, are a popular variant of Texas Hold’em where players earn bounties for eliminating opponents. These tournaments require a different strategy compared to regular Texas Hold’em tournaments, as players must balance the risk of going for bounties
Understanding the art of value betting in Texas Hold’em cash games February 20, 2024 Extracting maximum value from your opponents is a skill that will guarantee more wins Value betting is a crucial concept in Texas Hold’em cash games. It’s a strategy that involves betting or raising with the intention of getting called by a worse hand. The goal is to extract maximum value from your opponents when you
Sunday Recap: $16 Million OSS finishes first weekend February 19, 2024 We just completed the first weekend of the $16 Million OSS and the flagship tourney series provided tons of action for ACR Poker players. Read our Sunday Recap for February 18th for full details. Don’t forget that this upcoming Sunday (February 25th) has Day 1 of the two OSS Main Events. They are a $1
Spotting and avoiding common mistakes in online Texas Hold’em tourneys February 19, 2024 Take advantage of some proven strategies to improve your Texas Hold’em tourney action Spotting and avoiding common mistakes in online Texas Hold’em tournaments can significantly improve your chances of success. Here are some common mistakes to watch out for: One of the most common mistakes in Texas Hold’em tournaments is playing too many hands. It’s
Win your way to San Jose and compete in the next Cage Live February 16, 2024 Grab your passport and set your sights on San Jose, Costa Rica, because we’re onto our next Cage Live event on our home turf from April 3rd to 6th. If you’ve been craving the electric atmosphere of live poker play, the Cage Live is the perfect stage for you to showcase your skills. If you’re
How to play deep-stacked in Pot-Limit Omaha February 16, 2024 Position plays a huge role in PLO strategy, even when you’re deep-stacked Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a popular variant of poker known for its action and excitement. Unlike Texas Hold’em, where players are dealt two hole cards, in PLO, each player receives four hole cards. This means there are more possible combinations of hands, leading
$16 Million Online Super Series enters first weekend February 15, 2024 The NFL season is officially in the rearview mirror, but if you’re looking for some replacement excitement this weekend, look no further than our Online Super Series (OSS). The flagship tourney series started this past Monday and runs through February 26th. There is $16 Million in guaranteed prize pools and it appeals to all player
The importance of building a solid pre-tournament routine for poker February 15, 2024 Get ready for the big tournaments by developing a routine that helps you focus A solid pre-tournament routine is crucial for poker players looking to maximize their chances of success in a tournament setting. This routine encompasses a variety of activities and strategies that can help players prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for the challenges
Exploring the different types of Hold’em poker February 14, 2024 Poker players should learn the different types of Texas Hold’em to find a game that suits them While Texas Hold’em holds the crown in the poker world, its reign extends far beyond a single game. Nestled within this genre lies a treasure trove of exciting variations, each offering unique flavors and strategic depths. Pot-Limit Omaha
We’re guaranteeing 30 $12.5 Million Venom seats through our February 25th Beast satellite February 14, 2024 If you follow the world of online poker even a little, you’ve surely heard about our latest Venom tournament. With a $12.5 Million guaranteed prize pool, our April Venom will be our biggest tournament ever by 25%. With a record-setting 8-figure prize pool, you obviously don’t want to miss this extraordinary event. That’s why we’re
Understanding Equity Shifts in Short Deck Poker February 13, 2024 It’s easier to get premium hands in short deck poker, which can alter the course of the game In Short Deck Poker, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, understanding equity shifts is crucial due to the modified deck structure and altered hand rankings. With the removal of all cards below six, including deuces through fives,
Sunday Recap: Plenty of action at ACR on Super Bowl Sunday February 12, 2024 Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs weren’t the only big winners on Sunday. There was lots of great action at ACR Poker yesterday. In fact, all our signature tourneys exceeded their guarantees despite heavy competition from the biggest sports spectacle on the planet. If you were too busy catching the big game in Vegas,