Strategies for floating and barreling in Pot-Limit Omaha April 19, 2024 There’s a lot that goes into properly analyzing floating and barreling in PLO In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), floating and barreling are advanced strategies that require a deep understanding of hand ranges, board textures and opponent tendencies. These techniques can be highly effective when executed correctly, allowing players to gain value or bluff in situations where they don’t have a strong
Record-breaking $12.5 Million Venom continues Sunday with Day 1C April 19, 2024 The $12.5 Million GTD Venom, our biggest tourney ever that includes three $1 Million prizes, has gotten off to a tremendous start. There were a whopping 1,689 entrants for Day 1 last Sunday (read details here), with Day 1B adding 418 more yesterday. Now, we’re already looking ahead to Day 1C which takes place this
How to approach C-betting in heads-up Texas Hold’em April 18, 2024 Continuation betting is a big part of a successful offensive strategy In heads-up Texas Hold’em, continuation betting, or c-betting, is a fundamental aspect of post-flop strategy. It involves making a bet on the flop after being the aggressor pre-flop, regardless of whether the player improved their hand. C-betting allows players to maintain their initiative, apply pressure on
Supersized OSS XL, with over $40 Million GTD, starts May 5th April 17, 2024 There’s no denying that we’ve been on an incredible roll this year, shattering records left and right, especially with our headline-making $12.5 Million Venom tournament. But guess what? We’re not hitting the brakes yet. In fact, we’re ramping things up even more with our upcoming Online Super Series XL, happening May 5th-27th. You heard that
Tips for reading board texture in online Texas Hold’em April 17, 2024 Being able to deduce the possible texture is a key ingredient to winning in Texas Hold ’em Reading board texture is a crucial skill in online Texas Hold’em, as it allows you to make informed decisions based on the potential strength of your own hand and your opponents’ likely holdings. Here are some tips to
$12.5 Million Venom explodes into action with unprecedented turnout April 16, 2024 Our biggest tournament of all time got underway yesterday (Sunday), and to say that it did not disappoint would be a huge understatement. In case you missed it, Day 1A of the $12.5 Million Venom wasn’t just the talk of the poker world, it was actually record-breaking. With 1,689 entrants in all, the $12.5 Million
Sunday Recap: $12.5 Million Venom kickoff highlights huge weekend April 16, 2024 We just finished a huge weekend at ACR Poker with the conclusion of the high-octane Turbo Boost Series and the start of the record-setting $12.5 Million Venom. Read our April 14th Sunday Recap for all the juicy details. $12.5 Million GTD Venom Day 1A Our biggest tournament ever, the $12.5 Million Venom, kicked off yesterday
Rags in Texas Hold’em and why they are important to understand April 16, 2024 Low-ranking cards don’t necessarily have to be a deal-breaker in poker In Texas Hold’em, the term “rags” refers to low-ranking and seemingly insignificant hole cards. These cards typically fall below a certain threshold of value, often considered to be below a nine. While rags may lack immediate potency or promise, understanding their significance is crucial
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