Our massive $12.5 Million Venom starts this Sunday with Day 1A April 12, 2024 After months of anticipation, it’s finally happening! Day 1A of the $12.5 Million Venom begins this Sunday, April 14th at 1:05pm ET. If you haven’t heard by now, this is our biggest tournament ever. In fact, the guarantee is 25% higher than our biggest Venom to date—and given all the buzz surrounding this colossal event,
Key Differences between Pot-Limit Omaha Hi and Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo April 12, 2024 Nuances between the two versions mean you have to be ready to adjust your strategy Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (PLO8) are two popular variations of Omaha poker, each with its own set of rules and strategies. While both games share similarities, there are key differences that distinguish them from each other. One
ACR Pro, Jon Pardy takes victory lap in Turbo Boost series April 11, 2024 “Gentlemen, start your engines”. That’s what we heard this past Sunday as our Turbo Boost Mini-Series was about to start. In case you’re unaware, this is a week-long turbocharged poker series with over $2 Million in guarantees over 31 extra events. And even though the series has several days left (ends this Saturday, April 13th),
How to develop a solid under the gun opening range in Texas Hold’em April 11, 2024 Avoiding marginal hands is just one of the ways to play better under the gun Developing a solid under the gun (UTG) opening range in Texas Hold’em is crucial for success in the game. UTG is the first position to act pre-flop, making it one of the most challenging positions to play from. A well-structured
How to recover from a bad beat in Texas Hold’em April 10, 2024 Bad beats happen to everyone; learning from them is what turns players into pros Experiencing a bad beat in Texas Hold’em, where a player loses a hand despite being in a dominant position, can be frustrating and demoralizing. However, it’s crucial to handle these situations with composure and resilience to maintain a positive mindset and
High Stakes & Hijinks: Go All-In on Adventure in Montenegro April 10, 2024 Don’t even think about folding. It’s time to go all-in on our latest High Stakes Adventure. After sending a few fortunate players to Vietnam, Cyprus, London, Monte Carlo, and South Korea on High Stakes Adventures, we’re not even thinking about slowing down. In fact, we’ve got a whole new adventure planned—and the stakes are equally
Understanding positional play in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em April 9, 2024 Where you are in the betting round will make a difference in your performance Positional play is a crucial aspect of success in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em (PLHE), significantly impacting strategic decisions and overall profitability. In PLHE, your position at the table relative to the dealer button determines the order of betting rounds, providing valuable information
Sunday Recap: Players get into gear for Turbo Boost Mini-Series April 8, 2024 On Sunday, we kicked off our Turbo Boost Mini-Series. This week-long series leads into the $12.5 Million Venom and features $2,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools over 31 added tourneys. Of course, we also brought you all our signature events yesterday. Check out our April 7th Sunday Recap to see what you might have missed. $500,000
Tips for gathering information on your opponents’ playing styles in Texas Hold’em April 8, 2024 Follow a few proven techniques to make sure you take down the next big pot In Texas Hold’em, understanding your opponents’ playing styles is paramount to success. Effective information gathering can give you a significant edge at the poker table. Here are some tips to help you gather valuable insights into your opponents’ strategies: Pay
Strategic adjustments for short-stacked play in PLO April 5, 2024 Pot-Limit Omaha’s required betting structure means adapting your playing strategy In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), strategic adjustments for short-stacked play are crucial for survival and potential profitability. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where short-stacked play often revolves around push-or-fold decisions, PLO offers more complexity due to the four-card starting hand and the pot-limit betting structure. Here are some
Understanding the live straddle in Texas Hold’em April 4, 2024 The straddle may not be overwhelmingly common, but you should still know how it works In Texas Hold’em, the live straddle is a fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of gameplay. It introduces an extra layer of strategy and complexity to the game, transforming the dynamics of the table and influencing players’ decisions. Essentially, a live
$2 Million Turbo Boost Mini-Series starts this Sunday April 3, 2024 Ready for some high-octane poker action? Our Turbo Boost Mini-Series starts this Sunday, April 7th and will race all the way through Saturday, April 13th. So, get ready for a turbocharged poker experience, where over $2 Million in guaranteed prize pools is up for grabs over 31 extra events. But don’t loosen your seatbelt just