How to play two pair in a multi-way pot in Texas Hold’em October 11, 2023 Having two pair in a multi-way pot is a winning hand if played strategically In Texas Hold’em, playing two pairs in a multi-way pot requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning. Two pairs is a strong hand, but the dynamic of a multi-way pot adds complexity as multiple players compete for the
How to play top pair against a check-raise in Texas Hold’em October 10, 2023 Maximizing value becomes a bigger challenge when facing a check-raise Navigating a check-raise when holding top pair in Texas Hold’em requires a strategic approach to maximize value and mitigate potential risks. When you’ve flopped top pair and face a check-raise from your opponent, it’s crucial to assess the board texture, your opponent’s playing style, and
Sunday Recap: 25 players headed to Moneymaker land-based tour October 9, 2023 If you were looking for big scores and big poker vacations, then this past weekend was made for you. Not only did we have monster prize pools, but we awarded 25 packages to Chris Moneymaker’s land-based tour! Keep reading for more info in our October 8th Sunday Recap. Moneymaker Tour Satellite We held our 25-package
Step into the ring for online poker’s biggest progressive knockout tournament October 9, 2023 It’s time to lace up your gloves and step into the ring! Online poker’s biggest Progressive Knockout tournament – the $5 Million GTD Venom PKO – is returning from October 19th to November 1st. Yes, the giant is back and the bounties are going to be huge. If you love heart-pumping poker action and knockout
How to play one card flush draws in Texas Hold’em October 9, 2023 A flush draw can be exhilarating, but only if you approach it properly In Texas Hold’em, playing one-card flush draws requires strategic decision-making and a keen understanding of the odds. A one-card flush draw implies that you have only one card of a particular suit and need one more of that suit to complete a
There are 25 Moneymaker land-based tour prize packages up for grabs this Sunday October 9, 2023 What are you doing this weekend? If your plans don’t currently involve playing in our Moneymaker Tour Satellite on Sunday at 6pm ET, then you better rearrange your schedule. If you missed the news, Chris Moneymaker, our ACR Pro, continues to storm across the U.S. with his first-ever land-based tour. The news is everywhere, and
How to play against the blinds in Pot-Limit Omaha October 6, 2023 Playing against the blinds in PLO means developing a more aggressive style In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), playing against the blinds requires a strategic approach that combines awareness, adaptability and aggression. Unlike Texas Hold’em, PLO features four hole cards for each player, adding complexity and nuance to blind play. First and foremost, it’s crucial to be
How to steal blinds in Texas Hold’em October 5, 2023 Stealing blinds in Texas Hold ’em can help put opponents on edge In Texas Hold’em, the skillful art of stealing blinds is an essential strategy that can significantly impact a player’s chip stack and overall success at the table. Blinds, both the small blind and big blind, represent forced bets that players need to contribute
ACR Stormers Stream Team welcomes another huge addition October 4, 2023 A couple of weeks ago, ACR ran a hugely successful “Stream BIG” challenge that ultimately saw six new members being added to the ACR Stormers Stream Team program. You can read all the details about that competition here. Now, we have more exciting news to report as one of the hottest names in the Twitch
OSS XL Final Recap: Huge Winners and Massive Scores October 4, 2023 It’s been quite a few weeks here at Americas Cardroom. From leaderboard contests, to 6-figure Mystery Bounties, to our biggest PLO tournament to date, this was one for the record books! Let’s have a look at all the firsts and the life-changing scores that came with this 4-week tournament extravaganza. Just how big was it?
How to properly play gutshots in Texas Hold’em October 4, 2023 Gutshots provide a unique situation for poker players that requires caution In Texas Hold’em, playing gutshots, or inside straight draws, requires a strategic approach to maximize potential gains while minimizing risks. A gutshot occurs when a player has four consecutive cards with one missing in the middle, and completing the inside straight on the next
This Sunday we’re guaranteeing 25 Moneymaker land-based tour packages October 4, 2023 Excuse the short notice, but you’re definitely going to want to make some changes to your weekend plans. That’s especially true if you want to win a live poker prize package this Sunday. In case you haven’t heard, ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker’s land-based tour continues across the USA. While that’s exciting in and of itself,