Play for an avalanche of cash with our early $30 Million Winter Online Super Series October 27, 2023 Jack Frost may not be nipping at your nose yet, but that doesn’t mean you need to wait to heat up your bankroll! At ACR Poker, we’re bringing the excitement of winter straight to you by launching the Winter Online Super Series (WOSS) from November 5th-27th, featuring a red-hot $30 Million GTD. Yes, we know
How to exploit opponents’ weaknesses in Pot-Limit Omaha October 27, 2023 Avoid falling into the trap of overvaluing your hand when playing PLO Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a dynamic and complex variant of poker, requiring a keen understanding of opponents’ tendencies to exploit their weaknesses effectively. To gain an edge in PLO, it’s crucial to observe and analyze your opponents’ playing styles and adjust your strategy
Last chance to qualify for the $5 Million Venom PKO October 27, 2023 We’ve reached the last weekend in October and it doesn’t get much better than this at ACR Poker! Not only do we have a Main Satellite in the Bahamas Bracelet Chase and Uruguay promotion this Sunday, October 29th, but we have the final Day 1 of the $5 Million Venom PKO. Day 1D of the
When and how to limp behind the preflop in Texas Hold’em October 26, 2023 Limping behind can be a great way to control the pot size in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em poker, the decision of whether to “limp behind” pre-flop requires a nuanced understanding of the game dynamics and your position at the table. Limping behind refers to opting not to raise but instead just calling the big
How to play overpairs on wet flops in Texas Hold’em October 25, 2023 It pays to be flexible when playing overpairs, as a flush or straight could be lurking In Texas Hold’em, navigating overpairs on wet flops demands strategic finesse to capitalize on strong hands while managing the inherent risks of dynamic board textures. An “overpair” refers to a pocket pair higher than the community cards on the
How to bet to maximize value with a back door flush in Texas Hold’em October 24, 2023 Make sure to keep players in the hand to get the most out of the betting rounds Maximizing value with a backdoor flush in Texas Hold’em requires a combination of strategic patience, awareness and adaptability. A backdoor flush refers to the situation where a player initially lacks the necessary cards for a flush but catches
Sunday Recap: $5 Million Venom PKO gets off to a roaring start October 23, 2023 The $5 Million Venom PKO was the big story over the weekend at ACR Poker as we finished the first two of the four Day 1 options. There were also great Venom Special tourneys on the docket. Keep reading for more info in our October 22nd Sunday Recap. Bahamas Bracelet Chase We held our first
How to play a straight when the board pairs in Texas Hold’em October 23, 2023 A pair on the board can significantly change the dynamic of the hand In Texas Hold’em, playing a straight when the board pairs requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning the pot. When the board pairs, it means that one of the community cards on the board is the same rank as
Scare up some big winnings with our $500,000 GTD Halloween Special PKO tourney October 20, 2023 Boo! Are you ready to celebrate spooky season this year? Forget the door knocking, candy, and pumpkin spice because we have something much sweeter. Our special $500,000 GTD Halloween PKO tournament is making a return from October 22nd to 30th. Remember last year’s Halloween PKO? It was so spooktacularly successful that we dared to bring
Online poker’s biggest PKO tourney is in full swing, but you can still throw your hat in the ring October 20, 2023 The bell has rung, and the fighters have entered the ring! Online poker’s biggest Progressive Knockout tournament – the $5 Million GTD Venom PKO – swung into action yesterday. But don’t hang up your gloves just yet; there are still plenty of rounds to go! The giant is back, and the bounties are going to
Strategies for pre-flop play in Pot-Limit Omaha October 20, 2023 As in Texas Hold’em, pre-flop play in PLO can determine the game’s movement In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), the pre-flop phase is a crucial juncture that can significantly influence the outcome of the entire hand. Unlike Texas Hold’em, players in PLO are dealt four hole cards, adding complexity and strategic depth to pre-flop decisions. Starting hand
How to know if you’re folding too much in Texas Hold’em October 19, 2023 Folding is as much a part of poker as betting, but use it with caution In Texas Hold’em, mastering the art of folding is as crucial as knowing when to play aggressively. While a well-timed fold can save your chips and position you strategically for future hands, folding too frequently can lead to missed opportunities