Dual Venom PKO Recap: $5 Million NLH and $1.5 Million PLO impress October 31, 2024 Talk about a big success! We just finished our two Venom PKO tourneys and they each easily exceeded their guarantee. Our $2,650 buy-in NLH PKO was a huge hit. With a $5 million guarantee, we saw 2,646 entries push the final prize pool to a whopping $6,615,000, with the Final Table last night. Congrats to
Evaluating the Table Dynamics During Bubble Play in Texas Hold’em October 31, 2024 Understanding when to apply pressure and when to tighten up can help you gain an edge Evaluating table dynamics during the bubble phase in Texas Hold’em is a crucial skill that can significantly impact your tournament outcome. The “bubble” refers to the period in a tournament when only a few players need to be eliminated
The Science of Set Mining: When To Play Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em October 30, 2024 Set mining small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em requires several key components Set mining, or playing small pocket pairs with the hope of hitting a three-of-a-kind (a “set”) on the flop, is a popular strategy in Texas Hold’em. When done correctly, set mining can be a powerful tool for building a stack, but success hinges
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Playing Flush Draws in Texas Hold ’em October 29, 2024 Being mindful of common errors can save chips and help you get more value from your flush draws Playing flush draws in Texas Hold ’em can be exciting, but it’s easy to make mistakes that cost chips or even entire hands. Many players rely too heavily on flush draws, only to find that some common
Winter’s Coming Early: Get Ready for Our $20 Million Winter Online Super Series! October 28, 2024 Winter’s arrived early at ACR Poker, and we’re not talking about a light dusting. We’re unleashing a blizzard of action with our Winter Online Super Series (WOSS), and it’s going to be a wild ride! From November 10th to 25th, we’re storming the online poker world with a frosty $20 Million in guaranteed prize pools
Sunday Recap: Dual Venom PKO’s finish Day 1 options October 28, 2024 Our Dual Venom PKO’s wrapped up their Day 1’s yesterday in exciting fashion, with both tourneys easily exceeding their guarantees. We also had Day 2 of our Venom Warmup and tons of Venom Specials too. Read our October 27th Sunday Recap for full details. Dual Venom PKO tournaments. Our $5 Million NLH PKO and $1.5
Setting Traps in Texas Hold’em Freeroll Tourneys To Win Big Pots With Strong Hands October 28, 2024 While trapping can yield big wins, it’s essential to avoid overusing the strategy In Texas Hold’em freeroll tournaments, setting traps for your opponents is an effective strategy for maximizing the value of your strong hands. By playing carefully and deceptively, you can coax others into betting heavily, allowing you to win big pots. Players must
Adjusting Stakes Based on Bankroll Size October 28, 2024 Whether a complete novice, amateur, or even an experienced professional, one of the most important features of successful poker play concerns bankroll management. Your bankroll quite simply describes the money you have available for poker, and moderation in the size of games you enter, according to the size of that bankroll, is quite simply an
Last chance for our Dual Venom PKO Tourneys is this Sunday! October 25, 2024 Our Dual Venom PKO tourneys have four Day 1’s in the books. That means your final chance to compete and qualify for Day 2 is this Sunday, October 27th. Day 1E officially begins at 1:05pm ET for both Venom PKO’s – the $5 Million GTD NLH and $1.5 Million GTD PLO. Secure your seats via
Maintaining Focus and Discipline During Long PLO Sessions October 25, 2024 When you know when to step back, you can stay sharp for the entirety of the PLO session Maintaining focus and discipline during long Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) sessions can be a challenge, given the game’s fast pace and the mental energy required to handle multiple hand possibilities. A key strategy to stay sharp through hours
Capitalizing on Bubble Pressure as a Big Stack in Texas Hold’em October 24, 2024 The bubble is a great time for a big stack to accumulate chips if you follow a few guidelines In Texas Hold’em, the bubble stage is a critical point in tournaments, where only a few players need to be eliminated for the remaining participants to reach the money. As a big stack, this is an
The Psychological Element of Playing with Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em October 23, 2024 Keeping a calm demeanor and making rational decisions is essential in poker Playing middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em introduces a distinct psychological challenge that requires a balance of confidence, caution, and strategy. These hands, often seen as tricky, include pocket pairs ranging from sevens to tens. While they can hold considerable value, they are