Starting hand selection in Pot Limit Texas Hold’em February 28, 2024 The betting limits in Pot-Limit Hold’em mean you need to alter your approach Starting hand selection is a critical aspect of success in Pot Limit Hold’em. Unlike No Limit Hold ’em, where players can go all-in at any time, Pot Limit Hold’em requires a more strategic approach to hand selection due to the pot limit
We’re sparking up another High Five Series with $12.2M in guarantees from March 10th-31st February 27, 2024 We’ve got some smokin’ news to share. Our High Five Tournament Series, carefully cultivated to give you an elevated gaming experience, is set to roll from March 10th to 31st. Yes, that’s earlier than normal. Instead of aligning the High Five with the usual 420-theme in April, we’re blazing the trails a little earlier. It’s
The role of pot odds and expected value in Fast-Fold Poker February 27, 2024 The high-paced nature of Fast-Fold Poker means you have to be able to react quickly In Fast-Fold Poker, the role of pot odds and expected value (EV) is crucial for making informed decisions quickly. This high-paced variant of poker requires players to make rapid decisions, often with incomplete information. Understanding pot odds and EV can
Sunday Recap: Players take advantage of $16 Million OSS February 26, 2024 Yesterday wasn’t just the last Sunday of February. It was also the final weekend of our $16 Million Online Super Series plus we kicked off Venom Fever. If you didn’t take advantage of our big tournaments, then see what you missed in our February 25th Sunday Recap. $100,000 GTD Euro Special European players and early
Tips for excelling in Texas Hold’em freezeouts February 26, 2024 Freezeouts require a tighter strategy in order to stay in the game Texas Hold’em freezeouts are a popular form of poker tournament where players start with a fixed number of chips and play until they lose all their chips or win the tournament. Unlike rebuy tournaments, where players can buy more chips if they lose,
Final weekend of the $16 Million Online Super Series on tap February 23, 2024 We’re in the final weekend of February but it’s not ending without a bang at the ACR Poker tables. We have the final weekend of our Online Super Series! Our flagship tournament series began back on February 12th and it’s continuing through this Monday, February 26th. In total, there is $16 Million in guarantees with
The Art of floating in Pot-Limit Omaha February 23, 2024 Floating can be a somewhat risky move, but it has huge payouts if used properly Floating in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a strategic move that involves calling a bet or raise on the flop with a weak hand, intending to bluff or make a strong hand on a later street. It’s a complex and nuanced
The pros and cons of playing satellite Texas Hold’em tournaments February 22, 2024 Satellites are a great way to get into large poker tournaments, but they can also be a stumbling block Satellite Texas Hold’em tournaments offer both advantages and disadvantages for poker players looking to enter larger events. Understanding these pros and cons can help players make informed decisions about whether to participate in satellite tournaments. One
Strategies for excelling in Texas Hold’em Knockouts February 21, 2024 Aggression could be your biggest ally in PKO tournaments Texas Hold’em Knockouts, also known as Progressive Knockout (PKO) tournaments, are a popular variant of Texas Hold’em where players earn bounties for eliminating opponents. These tournaments require a different strategy compared to regular Texas Hold’em tournaments, as players must balance the risk of going for bounties
Understanding the art of value betting in Texas Hold’em cash games February 20, 2024 Extracting maximum value from your opponents is a skill that will guarantee more wins Value betting is a crucial concept in Texas Hold’em cash games. It’s a strategy that involves betting or raising with the intention of getting called by a worse hand. The goal is to extract maximum value from your opponents when you
Sunday Recap: $16 Million OSS finishes first weekend February 19, 2024 We just completed the first weekend of the $16 Million OSS and the flagship tourney series provided tons of action for ACR Poker players. Read our Sunday Recap for February 18th for full details. Don’t forget that this upcoming Sunday (February 25th) has Day 1 of the two OSS Main Events. They are a $1
Spotting and avoiding common mistakes in online Texas Hold’em tourneys February 19, 2024 Take advantage of some proven strategies to improve your Texas Hold’em tourney action Spotting and avoiding common mistakes in online Texas Hold’em tournaments can significantly improve your chances of success. Here are some common mistakes to watch out for: One of the most common mistakes in Texas Hold’em tournaments is playing too many hands. It’s