Exploring Reverse Implied Odds in Short Deck Play February 12, 2025 By factoring in certain risks, you can make better strategic choices and improve your success Reverse implied odds play a significant role in Short Deck poker, where the dynamics of hand values and probabilities differ from traditional Texas Hold’em. In this fast-paced variant, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, the deck consists of 36 cards,
Managing Your Emotions During Texas Hold’em Bubble Play February 11, 2025 Keeping emotions in check during bubble play is what separates great players from the rest Managing emotions during the bubble stage of a Texas Hold’em tournament is one of the toughest challenges players face. The pressure is intense, as one wrong move could mean walking away with nothing, while a well-timed decision could secure a
Sunday Recap: Big Wins On and Off the Field February 10, 2025 Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles weren’t the only big winners yesterday. Despite a lighter than normal schedule on Super Bowl Sunday, there were plenty of big winners at ACR Poker. If you were too busy watching the action on the gridiron, find out what you missed in our Sunday Recap for February 9th. Sunday
Strategies for Playing Out of Position With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em February 10, 2025 The key to success is knowing when to set mine, apply pressure, or let go of the hand Playing out of position with small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em presents challenges, but the right strategies can help turn these hands into profitable opportunities. Small pocket pairs, typically ranging from 22 to 66, have strong set-mining
An Interview with our $8 Million NLH Mystery Bounty Venom Champion February 10, 2025 We recently concluded our thrilling Dual Venom tournaments, featuring the $8 Million NLH Mystery Bounty Venom and the $2 Million PLO Mystery Bounty Venom. We’re excited to congratulate the winner of our flagship event, S1NISTRO, who emerged victorious in the $8 Million NLH Mystery Bounty Venom. His impressive performance earned him a staggering $613,547 in
7-Card Stud Rules: How to Play and Understand the Game February 10, 2025 7-Card Stud has been one of the favorite poker games for generations. Unlike community card games, in 7-Card Stud, players get their set of cards individually, some face up, and others face down. It brings out a unique combination of strategy and memory since one has to pay attention to his cards while keeping a
Constructing a Balanced Range in PLO February 7, 2025 By constructing a balanced range, you can maintain unpredictability and increase profitability Constructing a balanced range in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a crucial skill that separates advanced players from those who rely solely on big hands. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where players start with two hole cards, PLO deals four hole cards, significantly increasing the number
Flip Your Way to Fortune: $500K Survivor Tournament Now Underway February 7, 2025 Do you have what it takes to survive? We’re asking because we launched our Survivor Flips Tournament promo earlier this week. This cutting-edge format combines lightning-fast gameplay with an impressive $500,000 guaranteed prize pool—and you still have plenty of time to play because this promo runs until Sunday, February 23rd. Our Survivor Flips Tournament will
Dual Mystery Bounty Venom Recap: $8 Million NLH and $2 Million PLO crush expectations February 6, 2025 After seven days of play, including five Day 1 options, our Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments are officially in the books. Not only did we crown two new Venom champions on Tuesday, but both of our tournaments exceeded their guarantee. Congrats to S1NISTRO for winning our $8 Million NLH and Skretcher9 for winning our $2
Essential Strategies for Success in Heads-up Texas Hold’em February 6, 2025 By mastering aggression, adaptability and bluffing, you can improve your heads-up Texas Hold’em game Success in Heads-Up Texas Hold’em requires a different approach than traditional full-ring or six-max games. With only two players at the table, every hand is a battle, and strategic adjustments are key to gaining an edge. One of the most important
The Importance of Position in Short Deck Hold’em February 5, 2025 Mastering positional awareness is key to long-term success in Short Deck Hold’em Position plays a crucial role in Short Deck Hold’em, shaping the way players make decisions throughout a hand. Unlike traditional Texas Hold’em, Short Deck is played with a reduced deck, as all cards below a six are removed. This changes hand strengths, odds,
New Tournament Schedule launches on February 21st with more than double the events February 5, 2025 On Friday, February 21st, we’re launching a completely revamped tournament schedule that will transform your ACR Poker experience. We’ve listened to your feedback and created a schedule that delivers more action, bigger prizes, and faster play. Here’s what you can expect: 1. More than Double the Tournaments We’ve more than doubled our tournament offerings, increasing