How to play one card flush draws in Texas Hold’em October 9, 2023 A flush draw can be exhilarating, but only if you approach it properly In Texas Hold’em, playing one-card flush draws requires strategic decision-making and a keen understanding of the odds. A one-card flush draw implies that you have only one card of a particular suit and need one more of that suit to complete a
There are 25 Moneymaker land-based tour prize packages up for grabs this Sunday October 9, 2023 What are you doing this weekend? If your plans don’t currently involve playing in our Moneymaker Tour Satellite on Sunday at 6pm ET, then you better rearrange your schedule. If you missed the news, Chris Moneymaker, our ACR Pro, continues to storm across the U.S. with his first-ever land-based tour. The news is everywhere, and
How to play against the blinds in Pot-Limit Omaha October 6, 2023 Playing against the blinds in PLO means developing a more aggressive style In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), playing against the blinds requires a strategic approach that combines awareness, adaptability and aggression. Unlike Texas Hold’em, PLO features four hole cards for each player, adding complexity and nuance to blind play. First and foremost, it’s crucial to be
How to steal blinds in Texas Hold’em October 5, 2023 Stealing blinds in Texas Hold ’em can help put opponents on edge In Texas Hold’em, the skillful art of stealing blinds is an essential strategy that can significantly impact a player’s chip stack and overall success at the table. Blinds, both the small blind and big blind, represent forced bets that players need to contribute
ACR Stormers Stream Team welcomes another huge addition October 4, 2023 A couple of weeks ago, ACR ran a hugely successful “Stream BIG” challenge that ultimately saw six new members being added to the ACR Stormers Stream Team program. You can read all the details about that competition here. Now, we have more exciting news to report as one of the hottest names in the Twitch
OSS XL Final Recap: Huge Winners and Massive Scores October 4, 2023 It’s been quite a few weeks here at Americas Cardroom. From leaderboard contests, to 6-figure Mystery Bounties, to our biggest PLO tournament to date, this was one for the record books! Let’s have a look at all the firsts and the life-changing scores that came with this 4-week tournament extravaganza. Just how big was it?
How to properly play gutshots in Texas Hold’em October 4, 2023 Gutshots provide a unique situation for poker players that requires caution In Texas Hold’em, playing gutshots, or inside straight draws, requires a strategic approach to maximize potential gains while minimizing risks. A gutshot occurs when a player has four consecutive cards with one missing in the middle, and completing the inside straight on the next
This Sunday we’re guaranteeing 25 Moneymaker land-based tour packages October 4, 2023 Excuse the short notice, but you’re definitely going to want to make some changes to your weekend plans. That’s especially true if you want to win a live poker prize package this Sunday. In case you haven’t heard, ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker’s land-based tour continues across the USA. While that’s exciting in and of itself,
How to fold correctly in Texas Hold’em October 3, 2023 There are different ways, and times, to fold in Texas Hold’em Mastering the art of folding is a crucial skill in Texas Hold’em, separating the amateurs from the seasoned players. While the allure of staying in a hand and chasing a potential win can be tempting, knowing when to fold is often the key to
Get Your Seat in the $5 Million Venom PKO for next to nothing with Venom Fever October 3, 2023 The next $5 Million Venom PKO tournament gets underway on Thursday, October 19th with Day 1A, and guess what? We’re offering you the perfect opportunity to secure your seat without breaking the bank, thanks to Venom Fever! From October 8th-29th, Venom Fever will be in full swing, featuring an incredible series of satellite events guaranteeing
We’ve added two Mystery Bounty tournaments to our monthly schedule October 2, 2023 The secret is out – and the rewards are huge! After launching Mystery Bounty tournaments at ACR Poker earlier this year, we’ve added two to our permanent monthly schedule. It’s players like you who have made our Mystery Bounty events a roaring success. We’ve actually converted The Sunday Squeeze and The Dime, which are two
Sunday Recap: Final weekend of OSS XL draws huge crowd October 2, 2023 Sunday wasn’t just the end of the MLB regular season, it was also the second-to-last day of our $50 Million OSS XL. And of course, we saved the best for last. In case you missed it, we hosted a big $500K Main Event plus Day 1B of two separate $2.5 Million Main Events! Keep reading