How to turn a missed flush draw into a winning bluff in Texas Hold’em October 17, 2023 Knowing how and when to bluff in Texas Hold’em is a necessary skill for winning In the world of Texas Hold’em, turning a missed flush draw into a winning bluff requires strategic finesse and a keen understanding of your opponents’ playing styles. When the community cards fail to complete your flush, transforming that apparent setback
Sunday Recap: Players hit it out of the park October 16, 2023 With baseball’s ACLS getting underway yesterday and plenty of gridiron action too, there was tons of excitement to go around on Sunday. Yet if you’re more than just a spectator, ACR Poker was the place to be. Read all about it in our October 15th Sunday Recap. $150,000 GTD Euro Special European players and early
Breast Cancer Charity Tourney raises money for a great cause October 16, 2023 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (taking place all October), ACR Poker is running a special charity tourney to raise money for a great cause. We’re hosting an American Cancer Society Charity Tourney on Wednesday, October 18th at 4:30pm ET. It has a $20,000 guaranteed prize pool and the buy-in is just $55. What
How to become a pro at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em October 16, 2023 Winning in Texas Hold’em means adapting to different table dynamics Becoming proficient at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em is a nuanced skill that requires a strategic understanding of the game and an ability to adapt to various table dynamics. Limp-calling, the act of entering a pot by merely calling the minimum bet (the big blind)
Common bluffing mistakes in Pot-Limit Omaha to avoid at all costs October 13, 2023 Learn from PLO players who already made these errors so you can be better Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a dynamic and complex variant of poker that requires a nuanced approach to bluffing. While bluffing is an integral part of the game, players often fall prey to common mistakes that can be detrimental to their success
Venom Fever has a hot weekend on tap October 12, 2023 The biggest progressive knockout tournament in online poker, the $5 Million Venom PKO, starts in exactly one week (Thursday, October 19th) with Day 1A. And while the $2,650 direct buy-in is certainly not cheap by any measure, there are several ways to earn your seat for a fraction of the cost, including our Venom Fever
Deal yourself into paradise with our Bahamas Bracelet Chase October 12, 2023 This is more than a big deal, especially if you like winning your way to the Caribbean and competing for a share of a eight-figure prize pool. Of course, we’re talking about the Bahamas Bracelet Chase! If you play your cards right, you could find yourself competing in a $15 Million GTD tournament in the
How to place continuation bets in multi-way Texas Hold’em pots October 12, 2023 Properly managing continuation bets is key to succeeding in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, mastering the art of continuation betting in multi-way pots is a skill that can elevate your poker game to new heights. A continuation bet, commonly known as a “c-bet,” involves a player betting on the flop after having raised pre-flop. While
How to play two pair in a multi-way pot in Texas Hold’em October 11, 2023 Having two pair in a multi-way pot is a winning hand if played strategically In Texas Hold’em, playing two pairs in a multi-way pot requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning. Two pairs is a strong hand, but the dynamic of a multi-way pot adds complexity as multiple players compete for the
How to play top pair against a check-raise in Texas Hold’em October 10, 2023 Maximizing value becomes a bigger challenge when facing a check-raise Navigating a check-raise when holding top pair in Texas Hold’em requires a strategic approach to maximize value and mitigate potential risks. When you’ve flopped top pair and face a check-raise from your opponent, it’s crucial to assess the board texture, your opponent’s playing style, and
Sunday Recap: 25 players headed to Moneymaker land-based tour October 9, 2023 If you were looking for big scores and big poker vacations, then this past weekend was made for you. Not only did we have monster prize pools, but we awarded 25 packages to Chris Moneymaker’s land-based tour! Keep reading for more info in our October 8th Sunday Recap. Moneymaker Tour Satellite We held our 25-package
Step into the ring for online poker’s biggest progressive knockout tournament October 9, 2023 It’s time to lace up your gloves and step into the ring! Online poker’s biggest Progressive Knockout tournament – the $5 Million GTD Venom PKO – is returning from October 19th to November 1st. Yes, the giant is back and the bounties are going to be huge. If you love heart-pumping poker action and knockout