Understanding the Value of Suited vs. Offsuit Hands in Short Deck Hold’em March 5, 2025 Understanding how hand values change in Short Deck is key to making better decisions Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, is a fast-paced variation of traditional Texas Hold’em that removes the twos, threes, fours, and fives from the deck. With only 36 cards in play, hand values shift significantly, making certain hands stronger
Understanding Implied Odds for Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold ’em March 4, 2025 Careful evaluation of potential future winnings is necessary to turn these hands into winning plays Implied odds play a crucial role in Texas Hold ’em, especially when deciding whether to call a preflop raise with small pocket pairs. Unlike direct pot odds, which focus only on the immediate risk versus reward, implied odds consider potential
Sunday Recap: March Begins With Big Wins March 3, 2025 While Hollywood celebrated its stars yesterday, we crowned plenty of champions with our signature Sunday tournaments. If you were too busy watching the Oscars to hit the tables, then see what you might have missed in our March 2nd Sunday Recap. $150,000 GTD Sunday Special With 865 total entries, Sunday’s $150K unlimited re-entry tourney was
How to Leverage Position in Heads-up Texas Hold’em Matches March 3, 2025 By applying pressure and adjusting to opponent’s tendencies, you can maximize your edge in heads-up matches Position is one of the most important factors in heads-up Texas Hold’em. Since there are only two players, every hand consists of one player acting first and the other acting last. Understanding how to take advantage of position can
Adjusting Your Aggression Based on Opponents’ Styles in PLO February 28, 2025 Recognizing different styles and responding accordingly can create profitable opportunities at the table Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) requires a dynamic approach, especially when it comes to adjusting aggression based on opponents’ playing styles. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where aggressive betting can force folds more easily, PLO players often see more flops due to the greater number of
Have You Tried Our New and Improved Tournament Schedule? February 27, 2025 Last week, we rolled out an updated tournament schedule at ACR Poker, and we’re pleased with the positive response so far. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, we think you’ll find some welcome changes. We’ve carefully considered your feedback and made significant adjustments to our tournament structure. Our goal was
Setting Limits and Choosing the Right Stakes in Texas Hold’em February 27, 2025 When it comes to winning at Texas Hold’em, the top players understand that establishing limits and choosing appropriate stakes are essential. If you’re grinding cash games or jumping into a tournament, you’re not successful because you’re familiar with the game—you’re successful because you’re making smart decisions with your bankroll and playing at stakes where you
When To Slow Play and When To Bet Aggressively in Short Deck Hold’em February 27, 2025 By recognizing when to change gears, you can extract the most value from your hands Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, requires a different approach than traditional Texas Hold’em due to the smaller deck and altered hand rankings. Understanding when to slow play and when to bet aggressively is key to maximizing value
Online Super Series Is Back: $25 Million in Guarantees Starting Sunday, March 16th February 25, 2025 Get ready to supercharge your poker experience! Our Online Super Series (OSS) is back, and it’s as massive as the name suggests. From March 16th to 31st, we’re unleashing a colossal $25 Million in guaranteed prize pools. This isn’t just another tournament series – it’s a high-octane thrill ride designed to empower players of all
Player wins $38,796 in Loncar Daily Double Jackpot February 25, 2025 We just finished writing our Sunday Recap which featured another big day at the tables, but there was another exciting event that flew under the radar a bit. Player: RaiseUpBlind finished first in both of the Loncar Daily Double tournaments on Sunday and won $38,796 for the progressive jackpot on top of the regular prize
Bankroll Management During Bubble Situations in Texas Hold’em February 25, 2025 Staying patient, avoiding desperation and recognizing when to take calculated risks ensures a stable bankroll Managing a bankroll effectively is crucial in Texas Hold’em, especially during bubble situations when tournament survival is at stake. The bubble is the stage where only a few players need to be eliminated before reaching the money. This phase requires
Sunday Recap: February coming to a quick close February 24, 2025 February has been flying by as the shortest month of the year, and it really ramped up after a huge final weekend at the tables. Read about the just-completed action in our February 23rd Sunday Recap. $500,000 GTD Sunday High Roller Our Sunday’s $500K GTD High Roller ($630 buy-in) was one of the highlights of