Adapting your rag hand strategy in Texas Hold’em based on your opponents’ play July 24, 2024 Getting a read on your opponents is the first step to mastering the poker tables In Texas Hold’em, it’s important for players to adapt their strategy based on the actions and playing style of their opponents. This holds true even when it comes to playing rag hands, or weak starting hands, which are typically considered
Fantasy Poker League: Vegas was a huge success July 23, 2024 Our inaugural Fantasy Poker League: Vegas promotion has just concluded and it was a bigger success than we imagined. This contest allowed our players to draft their own fantasy team of poker pros who were competing in the world’s biggest live poker series in Sin City. There were three different leagues to choose from with
When to fold, call, or raise with middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em July 23, 2024 Middle pocket pairs hold potential value if you play them correctly In Texas Hold’em, middle pocket pairs can be a tricky hand to navigate. These are defined as pairs that fall between 7-10, such as 7-7, 8-8, 9-9, and 10-10. Understanding when to fold, call, or raise with these hands is crucial to maximizing your
Sunday Recap: Players Cash in Big at Signature Tourneys July 22, 2024 With the summer games getting underway just days from now, Olympic Fever is in the air. Yet poker players didn’t need to sit idle this weekend, especially since there was plenty of competition at ACR Poker. Read our July 21st Sunday Recap for full details. $500,000 Sunday High Roller 991 entrants played in Sunday’s $500K
Tips for evaluating the strength of your flush draw in Texas Hold’em July 22, 2024 You need to consider several factors before deciding whether to fish for the flush Evaluating the strength of your flush draw in Texas Hold’em is crucial as it can greatly impact your decision-making process during a hand. Here are some essential tips to determine the strength of your flush draw: Start by counting the number
Heat up your game today with our $1 Million GTD Venom Warmup July 19, 2024 This July, things are heating up over at ACR Poker, and we mean that literally! While we’re getting our engines revved for an action-packed August featuring the colossal $8 Million Mystery Bounty Venom and the thrilling $2 Million PLO Venom, we’ve got a sizzling event for you right now—the $1 Million GTD Venom Warmup Tourney!
Playing short-stacked in PLO tournaments July 19, 2024 Playing short-stacked is always a challenge, but following a few tips can help you succeed Playing short-stacked in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments can be a challenging situation. When you have fewer chips compared to the average stack size at the table, it becomes crucial to adapt your strategy and make the most out of
Proactive vs passive play when approaching the bubble in Texas Hold’em July 18, 2024 Determining your approach depends on a number of factors In Texas Hold’em, reaching the bubble phase is a crucial turning point. It marks the stage where only a few players need to be eliminated before cash prizes or tournament entry tickets are awarded. At this point, players often adopt one of two strategies: proactive play
When to use aggressive or passive strategies with rag hands in Texas Hold’em July 17, 2024 Stack size matters when playing with rag hands In Texas Hold’em, rag hands (also known as garbage hands) refers to low-ranking and weak hands that are unlikely to result in a winning combination. These hands can include a wide range of cards that do not appear to have strong potential, such as 2-7 offsuit or
How to effectively play middle pocket pairs in late position in Texas Hold’em July 16, 2024 Playing middle pocket pairs effectively in late position requires a combination of skills When playing Texas Hold’em in late position, holding middle pocket pairs (such as 7-7 or 8-8) can be both exciting and challenging. These hands have the potential to hit a set (three of a kind) on the flop, which can be a
Join Us for the new Sunday Moneymaker Tournament July 15, 2024 We’ve got some exciting news about our Sunday schedule that you’re going to love. Starting July 28th, we’re rebranding our popular Sunday Warmup tourney in honor of our iconic ACR Pro, Chris Moneymaker, plus increasing the prize pool. So, say hello to the Sunday Moneymaker! The Sunday Moneymaker takes place every Sunday at 1:05pm ET.
Sunday Recap: ACR Poker tables as hot as the weather July 15, 2024 With record-breaking temps happening globally this summer, ACR Poker players got indoor relief at our tables this weekend. We had a Uruguay satellite in addition to our regular big tourneys. Read the full details in our Sunday Recap for July 14th. Punta Del Este Satellites Yesterday was the final Punta Del Este Satellite. It awarded