When To Slow Play Strong Hands in PLO Tournaments March 21, 2025 Recognizing when to balance deception with protection is key to executing slow plays effectively Slow playing in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments can be a powerful strategy, but it requires precise timing and a deep understanding of opponents’ tendencies. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where slow playing a monster hand can be more effective, PLO’s multiway pots and
$25 Million Online Super Series enters first weekend March 20, 2025 College basketball’s March Madness gets underway today, but if you want some added excitement, look no further than our Online Super Series (OSS). The flagship tourney series started this past Monday and runs through March 31st. There is $25 Million in guaranteed prize pools and it’s designed for the beginning player to the pro. The
Sink your teeth into $12 Million in guaranteed prize pools with our Dual Venoms March 20, 2025 We’re kicking spring into high gear with not one, but two massive Venom tournaments running side by side. There’s a whopping $12 million in guaranteed prizes up for grabs, split between a $10 Million GTD No-Limit Hold’em and a $2 Million GTD Pot-Limit Omaha. Starting Sunday, April 13th, you’ve got five Day 1 shots for
Common Myths About Mucking in Texas Hold’em March 20, 2025 Knowing when and how to muck can protect strategy and prevent costly mistakes at the table Mucking is a crucial part of Texas Hold’em, yet it is often misunderstood. Many players believe myths about mucking that can lead to costly mistakes at the table. Understanding the truth behind these misconceptions can help improve decision-making and
The Role of Blockers in Short Deck Hold’em Decision-Making March 19, 2025 Short Deck Hold’em’s unique structure amplifies the strategic importance of blockers Blockers play a critical role in decision-making in Short Deck Hold’em, a poker variant that uses a 36-card deck by removing twos through fives. The adjusted deck changes hand probabilities, making blockers even more valuable in reading opponents and determining the strength of a
Catch Venom Fever and Heat Up Your Poker Game! March 19, 2025 The temperature’s rising at ACR Poker as Venom Fever spreads like wildfire from this Sunday March 24th to Sunday, April 27th. We’re turning up the heat with a sizzling 1,035 seats to our Dual Venoms, and you could snag one without breaking a sweat! Let’s take the pulse of this red-hot action: our $10 Million
Adapting Heads-up Texas Hold’em Strategies in Real-Time March 18, 2025 Constant adaptation is what separates strong heads-up players from the rest Playing heads-up Texas Hold’em requires quick thinking and the ability to adjust strategies in real time. Unlike full-ring or six-max games, heads-up play is dynamic, with each hand offering new opportunities to exploit an opponent’s tendencies. Adapting effectively can mean the difference between winning
Finding the Right Playing Balance With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em March 17, 2025 Balancing aggression and passivity is key to maximizing the value of small pocket pairs Playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em requires a careful balance between aggression and caution. While these hands have the potential to turn into strong holdings when they hit a set, they can also be challenging to play profitably, especially against
Sunday Recap: $25 Million OSS Makes Spectacular Start March 17, 2025 Yesterday, we kicked off our $25 Million Online Super Series. Yet our flagship tournament series was just part of the story at ACR Poker. We also hosted our signature events and awarded Punta del Este prize packages. Keep reading our March 16th Sunday Recap for more details. $250,000 GTD Sunday Special (OSS #19H) With 1,313
Unlock Your Shot at Poker Greatness: The Venom Vault Returns! March 14, 2025 Ready to take a crack at some serious poker action? The Venom Vault is back, and it’s your key to potentially scoring a $2,650 seat in our epic Dual Venom tournaments. We’re talking $10 Million NLH and $2 Million PLO – the kind of events that can change your poker life overnight. Here’s the deal:
Jackpot Alert: LAEGIDE Bags $31,259 in New Bounty Hunter Game March 14, 2025 Congratulations to LAEGIDE, our latest big winner in the thrilling new Bounty Hunter game at ACR Poker! LAEGIDE just scored an impressive $31,259 bounty, showcasing the incredible potential of this innovative poker-scratch card hybrid. Check out this clip: In case you haven’t tried it yet, Bounty Hunter is a game-changing scratch-card adventure that offers a
Tips and Tricks for Playing From the Blinds in PLO Tournaments March 14, 2025 By focusing on strong, coordinated hands, playing from the blinds can become a profitable aspect of your game Playing from the blinds in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments can be challenging, as defending these positions often leads to tricky post-flop decisions. Since PLO is a game of strong drawing hands and big pots, blind play requires