Strategic adjustments for short-stacked play in PLO April 5, 2024 Pot-Limit Omaha’s required betting structure means adapting your playing strategy In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), strategic adjustments for short-stacked play are crucial for survival and potential profitability. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where short-stacked play often revolves around push-or-fold decisions, PLO offers more complexity due to the four-card starting hand and the pot-limit betting structure. Here are some
Understanding the live straddle in Texas Hold’em April 4, 2024 The straddle may not be overwhelmingly common, but you should still know how it works In Texas Hold’em, the live straddle is a fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of gameplay. It introduces an extra layer of strategy and complexity to the game, transforming the dynamics of the table and influencing players’ decisions. Essentially, a live
$2 Million Turbo Boost Mini-Series starts this Sunday April 3, 2024 Ready for some high-octane poker action? Our Turbo Boost Mini-Series starts this Sunday, April 7th and will race all the way through Saturday, April 13th. So, get ready for a turbocharged poker experience, where over $2 Million in guaranteed prize pools is up for grabs over 31 extra events. But don’t loosen your seatbelt just
Navigating post-flop play in Fixed Limit Hold’em April 3, 2024 The fixed betting amounts alter how you approach the board Navigating post-flop play in Fixed Limit Hold’em requires a nuanced approach, as players are limited in their betting options compared to No-Limit Hold’em. With betting amounts predetermined by the fixed limits, you must carefully assess the board texture, your hand strength, and your opponents’ likely
High Five Leaderboard Competition ends, next one begins! April 2, 2024 Our $12 Million High Five Tournament Series wasn’t just the best way to take your bankroll higher. It was also a great way to earn your seat to the $12.5 Million Venom tourney. We ran a Leaderboard Competition that awarded 20 seats ($2,650 value each) to the Venom, all paid by us. This was actually
The art of semi-bluffing in Texas Hold’em April 2, 2024 Keeping your opponents guessing is the best way to ensure victory Semi-bluffing in Texas Hold’em is a strategic maneuver that can deceive opponents, extract value from strong hands, and win pots without needing to show down the best hand. To effectively employ semi-bluffs, consider the following strategies: Choose hands with the potential to improve on
The art of bluffing in short deck poker April 1, 2024 Timing is a huge part of a successful bluff in short deck poker In poker, bluffing is a timeless art form, a strategic maneuver that can turn the tide of a game with calculated risk and psychological finesse. Short deck poker intensifies the importance of bluffing, demanding a keen understanding of probabilities, opponent tendencies and
Sunday Recap: High Five comes to a smoking-hot ending April 1, 2024 The High Five Tournament Series came to a smoking-hot conclusion yesterday with two huge Main Events and a Leaderboard Competition that awarded 20 seats to our $12.5 Million Venom tourney. Read our March 31st Sunday Recap for all the burning details. Leaderboard Competition awards 20 Venom seats We guaranteed 20 seats ($2,650 value each) to
The $12.2 Million High Five Tournament Series Is Rolling Into Its Final Weekend March 29, 2024 The green felt has never been greener as our 420-friendly High Five tournament series approaches its final weekend. Since sparking up on March 10th, it’s set the poker world ablaze, making headlines with massive prize pools and our iconic daily “courtesy break” at 4:20pm ET. Now, as we burn through the last ounces of March,
The $12.5 Million Venom is just part of the story at ACR Poker in April March 27, 2024 April is going to be off the charts at ACR Poker. While everybody has already heard about the $12.5 Million Venom, which is our biggest tournament ever, it’s just one of the events you’ll want to put on your calendar. We’ve got a whole bunch of promos planned that tie into the Venom, including Venom
When to trust your instincts on the river in Texas Hold’em March 27, 2024 Instincts play a big part in deciding whether to continue or bow out in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, the river often presents a critical moment where players must make decisions based on a combination of logic, strategy and intuition. Knowing when to trust your instincts on the river can be the difference between winning
Playing draws in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em March 26, 2024 Draws can be powerful if you know how to get your opponents to bet into them Playing draws in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em requires a delicate balance of aggression, patience, and strategic calculation. Draws, such as flush draws or straight draws, can be powerful hands that hold significant potential to improve and win big pots, but