How the texture of the flop influences rag hands in Texas Hold’em July 3, 2024 It’s important to understand the texture of the flop to determine how you’ll proceed In Texas Hold’em, one of the most crucial factors in determining the strength and potential of a hand is the texture of the flop. When it comes to rag hands, which are low-value or unsuited hands, the texture of the flop
The art of set mining with middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em July 2, 2024 Set mining has a lot more potential value when holding mid pairs Texas Hold’em is a game of strategy and skill, and one of the crucial aspects of the game is knowing when and how to set mine. Set mining refers to the strategy of playing middle pocket pairs with the intention of hitting a
We’re hosting $8 Million Mystery Bounty and $2 Million PLO Venom Tourneys in August July 1, 2024 What a ride it’s been. Just this spring, we raised the bar with our largest Venom tournament to date, which had a whopping $12.5 million guaranteed prize pool. It was a massive success, with the final prize pool exceeding the guarantee as players went head-to-head for some life-changing cash. But why stop there? We’re at
Sunday Recap: Last players win massive packages to Sin City July 1, 2024 What happens in Vegas starts at ACR Poker! Our Vegas Main Event Satellites ended yesterday and more of our players will be going on the poker vacation of a lifetime. Read about that and our regular big weekend tourneys in our Sunday Recap for June 30th. Vegas Main Event Satellites We guaranteed 10 prize packages
Value betting with flush draws in Texas Hold’em July 1, 2024 Flush draws can be powerful allies if you use them properly Value betting with flush draws in Texas Hold’em is a strategic move that can lead to significant profits if executed correctly. A flush draw occurs when a player holds four cards of the same suit with the potential to complete a flush on the
Final 10 Vegas prize packages up for grabs this Sunday! June 28, 2024 Have you been taking part in our Vegas Main Event Satellites? They are running on four total Sundays from June 9th to 30th. That means your last chance to win is this Sunday, June 30th at 1:05pm ET. There are 10 packages GTD this Sunday but there’s a real good chance we go over that
Manipulating the PLO pot odds in your favor when limited on outs June 28, 2024 Even when you’re in a tough spot in PLO, you can still work your way to success In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), calculating and manipulating the pot odds is crucial for making profitable decisions. However, there may be situations where you find yourself limited on outs, which can make it challenging to determine the best course
Basic rules and gameplay of Stud 8/Omaha 8 June 27, 2024 Stud 8/Omaha 8 requires a great deal of ability to think and react quickly Stud 8/Omaha 8, also known as Omaha Hi-Lo Split or Omaha 8-or-better, is a popular variation of Omaha poker. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and can accommodate 2 to 10 players. The objective of Stud 8/Omaha 8
Get a Big Break for a small stake with our $1 Million Venom Warmup Tourney June 26, 2024 It’s gearing up to be an explosive summer at ACR Poker. With the buzz around our colossal $8 Million Mystery Bounty Venom and the thrilling $2 Million PLO Venom this August, the anticipation is as high as the midsummer sun. But you don’t have to wait weeks to experience the excitement. We’re setting the stage
When and how to semi-bluff with rag hands in Texas Hold’em to build pots June 26, 2024 Your semi-bluffing strategy will depend largely on who you’re up against Semi-bluffing with rag hands can be a powerful strategy in Texas Hold’em when executed correctly. A rag hand typically refers to a hand with low or mediocre value, such as suited connectors or low pocket pairs. The objective of semi-bluffing with these hands is
Strategies for playing middle pocket pairs in early position in Texas Hold’em June 25, 2024 Holding middle pocket pairs in early position may warrant a more cautious approach When playing middle pocket pairs (such as 7-7 or J-J) in early position in Texas Hold’em, it’s important to have a clear strategy in order to maximize your chances of success. Here are some strategies to consider: Before making any decisions, take
Sunday Recap: Poker Players Score Trips to Uruguay and Vegas June 24, 2024 It was another action-packed Sunday at ACR Poker, with players winning more than just cash — trips to Las Vegas and Uruguay were also up for grabs! Didn’t play yesterday? Catch up with our June 23rd Sunday Recap. $500,000 Sunday High Roller 806 entrants played in Sunday’s $500K GTD High Roller tourney. This $630 buy-in