ACR Pros Jon Pardy and Drew Gonzalez head to London for latest High Stakes Adventure July 27, 2023 Two of our beloved ACR Pros are on their way across the pond to compete in the Triton Poker Series after coming out on top of the Pros competition of our most recent High Stakes Adventure: London. Jon Pardy won his $110,000 prize package in an exclusive contest for the ACR Pros while staying at
How to play the small blind in Pot-Limit Omaha July 26, 2023 PLO’s four hole cards play a key difference in approaching the blinds Playing the small blind in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) requires a strategic approach to navigate the challenging position effectively. Unlike Texas Hold’em, PLO features four hole cards instead of two, which dramatically increases the number of potential hand combinations and possibilities. As a result,
Don’t miss our Venom Specials this Thursday, Saturday and Sunday July 26, 2023 With a $10 Million guaranteed prize pool and at least a million bucks going to the winner, the Venom is a big deal. Yet it’s not the only game in town. We’re also running Venom Specials on the three remaining Day 1’s and on Day 2. Our Venom Specials are made up of brand-new tournaments
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Blaze the Tables in August with the $14.4 Million High Five Tournament Series July 26, 2023 Although April is eight months away, you don’t need to wait until spring to smoke your opponents. We’re rolling out a special edition of our 420-friendly High Five Tournament Series from August 6th to 27th, so you can take your bankroll higher and then some. Excuse us if we’ve lost our train of thought, but
Sunday Recap: Players take advantage of Venom Specials July 26, 2023 Sunday was the second of five Day 1 options for the $10 Million GTD Venom. Yet even if you didn’t participate in our biggest poker tournament ever, there were plenty of other exciting events yesterday, including a $1 Million GTD event. Read all about it in our July 23rd Sunday Recap. $1,000,000 GTD Venom Sunday
Meet ACR Stormer ‘NeverFoldQ5’ who won a $110K High Stakes London Package! July 26, 2023 The ACR Stormers battled it out for the past month to see who will win a $110,000 package to play some of the biggest buy-ins in the world in a series in London, England! When the dust settled, the ACR Stormers package winner was German born, Manuel ‘NeverfoldQ5’ Zapf. You can find him live on
When you should consider a 3-bet in Texas Hold ’em July 26, 2023 Re-raising in Texas Hold ’em can be a very effective offensive tactic In Texas Hold ’em, a 3-bet is a powerful and aggressive move that can be strategically employed to gain an edge over opponents. Essentially, it involves raising a preflop raise, commonly referred to as a “re-raise.” Knowing when to 3-bet is crucial for
How to play middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em July 25, 2023 Playing pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em depends greatly on position Playing middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em can be both exciting and challenging. Middle pocket pairs refer to pairs like 8-8, 9-9, or 10-10, and they can be tricky because they are not as strong as high pairs (e.g., Jacks or Queens) but still have
$10 Million GTD Venom is even better with Venom Specials July 20, 2023 The wait is finally over! The $10 Million GTD Venom starts tomorrow (Thursday, July 20th) with the first of five Day 1 Options. This is your chance to play in our massive tourney that comes with at least $1 Million for the top prize. And if all that isn’t good enough, we have an additional
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Exploring the odds of hitting a flush in Texas Hold’em July 20, 2023 Understanding the odds of scoring strong hands is fundament to success In Texas Hold’em, hitting a flush is a thrilling prospect for many players. A flush consists of five cards of the same suit, and it ranks higher than a straight but lower than a full house. Understanding the odds of hitting a flush is