Tips for playing Texas Hold’em on the money bubble September 21, 2023 The bubble can be a tough spot that requires a more methodical approach Playing Texas Hold’em on the money bubble can be a crucial and anxiety-inducing phase of a poker tournament. This is the point in the game where just a few eliminations separate you from reaching the cash prizes. To navigate this pivotal moment
How to bet for protection in Texas Hold’em September 20, 2023 Calculated bets will help any player increase their stacks when used smartly Betting for protection in Texas Hold’em is a strategic move that skilled players use to safeguard their hand while maximizing their potential winnings. It involves making calculated bets to deter opponents from drawing better hands while extracting value from weaker ones. Following a
How to beat capped river ranges in Texas Hold’em September 19, 2023 Capped river ranges require a methodical approach to betting In Texas Hold’em, facing capped river ranges can be a challenging situation, as your opponent’s betting actions suggest they have a strong hand. To beat such ranges and make profitable decisions, you must carefully assess the situation and consider various factors. A capped range typically means
ACR Stormers Stream Big competition results are in September 18, 2023 Following four weeks of intense competition, ACR manager Adam ‘IT5PAYDAY’ Neal revealed the six finalists of the ACR Stormers Stream Big competition. Those six contenders were set to appear on the ACR Show, where the poker community would learn who the two winners of this amazing competition were. But of course, there was a twist,
Sunday Recap: Giant play continues in the $50 Million GTD OSS XL September 18, 2023 The biggest tourney series in our history ($50 Million OSS XL) continued this past weekend and it keeps getting BIGGER and better! Read all about it in our Sunday Recap for September 17th. We also had flights yesterday for the OSS Mystery Bounty Tourneys. Included were a $2 Million GTD ($215 buy-in) with a $200K
Tips for 4-betting in Texas Hold’em September 18, 2023 4-betting can put your opponent on edge but may also backfire if you’re not careful In the high-stakes world of Texas Hold’em poker, mastering the art of 4-betting can be a game-changer. A 4-bet is a bold and aggressive move, typically made with premium hands like pocket aces or kings, to extract maximum value from
How to play KK in early position in Pot-Limit Omaha September 18, 2023 Bet sizing and table dynamics will affect how you need to play KK Playing KK in early position in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning. PLO is known for its complexity due to the four-hole cards each player receives, making starting hand selection critical. You can follow a
My first experience in the Cage Live. Written by ACR Pro, Ana Marquez September 18, 2023 The Cage Live is an incredible format offered by ACR Poker in Costa Rica multiple times a year. It is a super fun structure where tournament and high-stakes cash get combined. Once you jump in the action, you can’t leave until you get eliminated or until the end of Day 2. There are three Day
The final 5 Punta Del Este prizes packages are up for grabs this Sunday September 14, 2023 So, here’s the deal: Last weekend, we awarded five of our $5,000 Punta del Este prize packages. But if you didn’t land one of these incredible poker packages, don’t sweat it. You’ve still got a shot to be part of our Uruguay adventure! We’re hosting our final Punta del Este satellite on Sunday, September 17th
$50 Million OSS XL keeps getting better September 14, 2023 When you run the biggest tournament series in your history, you can be sure of two things. The first is that there’s going to be massive action at the tables every weekend. The second is that the series will keep getting increasingly bigger as it goes along. That’s definitely the case with our record-breaking $50
Tips for playing heads-up Texas Hold’em September 14, 2023 Approaching a heads-up match can be more intense than ring games Heads-up Texas Hold’em is one of the most exhilarating and challenging variations of poker. Whether you’re playing casually with friends or in a high-stakes tournament, mastering this format requires a different set of skills and strategies compared to full-ring games. To help you excel
How to play flopped sets in Texas Hold’em September 13, 2023 Flopped sets can be a huge bonus, but require a certain approach to maximize the return In Texas Hold’em, flopped sets are one of the most powerful hands a player can hope for. A set occurs when you have a pocket pair, and the community cards on the flop include a third card of the