It started like every other spring on the digital felt—players grinding, regs chasing profit, and dreamers logging in with big hopes. But this April, something different is in the air. The stakes are higher, the energy electric. Rumors swirled in private Discords and Twitter threads: ACR Poker was about to go big. Then came the official drop. ACR Poker isn’t just heating up the action—it’s setting it on fire.
Venom Warm-Up: The Calm Before the Storm?
ACR Poker’s Venom Warm-Up returns in full force from April 3 to 15, serving as the perfect prelude to what might be the platform’s most aggressive tournament push yet. With a $1 million guaranteed prize pool and a $2,650 buy-in, the Warm-Up is no minor appetizer. It’s the opening act to a month where life-changing prize pools are not only possible—they’re expected.
Last time ACR ran the Warm-Up, players walked away with six-figure scores, and this edition promises the same kind of drama. Whether you’re a seasoned MTT crusher or an aspiring satellite grinder, the Warm-Up offers a high-roller experience with opportunities to enter for much less, thanks to a slew of qualifiers and step tournaments.
Dual Venom Events: $12 Million GTD Across Two Monsters
Here’s where the story truly flips into overdrive. Immediately following the Warm-Up, ACR is unleashing not one, but two separate Venom tournaments, each offering a $6 million guaranteed prize pool. Combined, that’s a jaw-dropping $12 million guaranteed—an unprecedented figure that catapults ACR into the elite league of online poker platforms hosting mega-events.
The $2,650 buy-in Venom tournaments will run April 14 to May 1, with multiple Day 1 flights for each. ACR has spaced the events to ensure maximum player participation, and the structure gives every type of grinder—from the bankroll nit to the high-stakes shark—a realistic shot at a deep run.
This dual structure is clever: one Venom feeds into another, keeping the action alive and the buzz rolling for nearly a month. It’s also designed to give players who bust one tourney a chance to reload and redeem in the second.
Satellites, Step Tournaments & Promotions Galore
ACR knows that $2,650 is steep for most bankrolls, so they’re making it rain with satellites, step qualifiers, and special promotions throughout April. Starting with Venom Fever, a high-frequency satellite series offering hundreds of seats, ACR is doing everything to make these massive prize pools accessible.
Expect multiple ways to qualify daily, including freerolls and low buy-in feeders. This approach not only democratizes the path to life-changing money but also keeps the ACR ecosystem buzzing with energy and optimism.
ACR Poker’s Strategy: Building the Dream Arena
Let’s step back for a moment. This isn’t just about big guarantees or marquee events. It’s part of a larger shift in ACR Poker’s brand identity. Over the past two years, ACR has quietly been reinventing itself—from a niche American-facing platform to a global arena for online tournament poker.
The Venom series plays a pivotal role in this transformation. With professional ambassadors, Twitch streams, and high-profile Twitter banter fueling the hype, ACR has created an experience, not just a tournament. It’s something players want to be part of—not just for the money, but for the prestige, the sweat, the moment.
And with this April edition boasting $12 million guaranteed, ACR is staking its claim as the premier destination for big-time online MTTs outside the traditional PokerStars and GGPoker duopoly.
Key Dates and Details
Let’s break it down for clarity:
- Venom Warm-Up
🗓️ Dates: April 3 – 15
💰 Guarantee: $1 Million
🎟️ Buy-in: $2,650
🔁 Qualifiers: Available daily via step tournaments and satellites - Venom Tournament #1
🗓️ Dates: April 14 – May 1
💰 Guarantee: $6 Million
🎟️ Buy-in: $2,650
🎯 Multiple Day 1s - Venom Tournament #2
🗓️ Dates: Overlapping the first, final table after May 1
💰 Guarantee: $6 Million
🔁 Same format and accessibility
With these details locked in, there’s no excuse to miss out. Whether you’re chasing the money, the trophy, or just the adrenaline rush of deep stack tourney play—April at ACR is where the action is.
Final Thoughts: Your Moment Awaits
Poker’s appeal has always been about opportunity. The idea that on any given Sunday—or in this case, any given April—you can turn a small buy-in into a life-altering payout. With the Venom Warm-Up and Dual Venom $6M GTD events, ACR Poker is offering just that: a legitimate shot at poker glory.
These tournaments will produce new heroes. Final tables will be clipped and shared across social media. Twitch chats will explode as amateurs outplay pros, and bad beats will sting louder than ever.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to take your shot in 2025, this is it.
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