Combining Flush Draws With Other Strong Hands in Texas Hold’em October 22, 2024 Combining flush draws with other strong hands can give you an edge at the tables Combining a flush draw with other strong hands in Texas Hold’em can be a powerful strategy that increases your chances of winning a pot. When you have a flush draw, you’re typically looking for one more card of the same
Sunday Recap: Dual Venom PKO tourneys continue October 21, 2024 Our two massive Venom PKO tournaments, the $5 Million Guaranteed NLH and the $1.5 Million Guaranteed PLO, continued yesterday with Day 1C. Yet that was just part of our exciting schedule, which included several Venom specials. Read our Sunday Recap for October 20th to see what you might have missed. The Sunday Special $150,000 GTD
Adjusting Your Starting Hand Requirements in Texas Hold’em Freerolls October 21, 2024 Flexibility and timing separate the average players from those who consistently make deep runs In Texas Hold’em freerolls, adjusting your starting hand requirements is crucial for long-term success. Freerolls are tournaments with no entry fee, attracting a large number of players with varying skill levels. This creates an unpredictable environment, requiring flexible strategies, particularly when
Dual Venom PKO Tournaments are in full swing! October 18, 2024 The bell has rung, and the gloves are off! Our two massive Venom PKO tournaments – the $5 Million Guaranteed NLH PKO and $1.5 Million Guaranteed PLO PKO – are underway, and the action is heating up. Don’t miss your chance to step into the ring for Day 1C this Sunday, October 20th at 1:05pm
Fantasy Poker League: Monte Carlo drafting is now open October 18, 2024 The Super High Roller Series is coming to Monte Carlo this November and now you can strike it rich without leaving your couch or playing a single hand! The drafting period for our Fantasy Poker League: Monte Carlo is now underway and running until Wednesday, October 30th. Here’s how it works: Create your ultimate team
The Importance of Readjusting After Losing a Big Pot in PLO October 18, 2024 Staying disciplined and waiting for the right spots will give you the best chance to gain momentum Losing a big pot in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) can be a gut-wrenching experience, but how a player reacts afterward is critical to their overall success. PLO is a high-variance game, and even skilled players will face swings. It’s
Adjusting Your Betting Size Based on Bubble Considerations in Texas Hold’em October 17, 2024 Adapting to the bubble pressure can be the difference between just surviving and going deeper In Texas Hold’em tournaments, the “bubble” is a critical point where only a few players need to be eliminated before the remaining field reaches the payout. This moment requires thoughtful adjustments to betting size, as playing recklessly or too conservatively
What is Equity in poker? October 17, 2024 Equity in poker is a simple but highly important concept in the decision-making process of the game. In summary, it can be described as that share of the pot that a player theoretically may be taken to in an average sense, regarding the remaining cards yet to be dealt. By calculating equity properly, you’ll be
Managing Your Bankroll When Incorporating Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em October 16, 2024 Middle pocket pairs can be profitable, but only if you know when to fold and keep your losses in check Managing your bankroll is crucial when playing Texas Hold’em, especially when you start incorporating middle pocket pairs into your strategy. These hands, like 7-7 through 10-10, can be tricky to play. While they offer decent
Three lessons from Chris Moneymaker’s historic $900,000 Triton Win October 15, 2024 We’ve all heard the phrase before, usually from a player who just punted off their tournament stack and is left with no other options but to flick their last remaining chip into the pot and utter the poker player’s prayer: ‘a chip and a chair.’ It rarely works, but when it does, it is truly
Extracting Maximum Value From Opponents Holding Lesser Flushes in Texas Hold’em October 15, 2024 Use consistent, gradual betting to make your opponents feel secure in their hands In Texas Hold’em, one of the most satisfying moments is when you realize you have a strong flush and suspect your opponent holds a weaker one. Extracting maximum value from such a situation requires both finesse and an understanding of your opponent’s
Sunday Recap: Dual Venom PKO tourneys begin October 14, 2024 Yesterday was another exciting day at ACR Poker with the start of our Dual Venom PKO tourneys. Players also took advantage of the big Venom Specials and a lot more. Read our October 13th Sunday Recap for full details. Dual Venom PKO tournaments Our $5 Million NLH PKO and $1.5 Million PLO PKO Venom tourneys