Overview of the ACR Tournament Schedule

ACR Poker (Americas Cardroom) operates one of the most comprehensive tournament schedules available to online poker players worldwide. With over $9 million in weekly guaranteed prize pools, the Winning Poker Network flagship room offers everything from $1 micro-stakes events to the legendary $10 million Venom tournament.

The ACR tournament schedule runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring players from all time zones can find action whenever they sit down to play. Whether you're a recreational player looking for affordable entertainment or a professional grinding for serious prize money, the ACR MTT calendar has events tailored to your bankroll and schedule.

Tournament guarantees at ACR Poker have grown substantially over the years. The platform now offers more than 400 daily tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $0.11 to $2,650. This variety means you can always find an event matching your skill level, available time, and financial comfort zone. The schedule includes standard freezeouts, rebuy events, Progressive Knockout (PKO) tournaments, Mystery Bounty events, and innovative formats like The Cage.

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Flagship Tournament Events

ACR Poker's signature tournaments offer massive prize pools and attract players from around the world.

The Venom - $10 Million Guaranteed

The Venom stands as ACR Poker's crown jewel and one of the largest online poker tournaments available to players worldwide. With a $10,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and a $2,650 buy-in, the Venom attracts thousands of entries across multiple starting flights throughout each series.

In 2019, the Venom made history by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest cryptocurrency payout in online poker when the winner received $1,050,650 in Bitcoin. This milestone demonstrated ACR Poker's commitment to crypto payments and its ability to handle massive prize distributions reliably.

The Venom features multiple Day 1 flights spread across several days, allowing players to enter at convenient times. Late registration extends deep into Day 1 flights, and players who bust can re-enter into subsequent flights. The surviving players then combine for Day 2 and beyond, playing down to a final table broadcast on ACR's streaming channels.

Event Buy-in Guarantee Schedule
The Venom $2,650 $10,000,000 Multiple times yearly
Mini Venom $265 $1,000,000 During Venom series
Micro Venom $26.50 $100,000 During Venom series

Online Super Series (OSS) - Multi-Million Dollar Series

The Online Super Series represents ACR Poker's premier tournament festival, running multiple times per year with combined guarantees exceeding $25 million. The OSS brings together casual players and professionals for weeks of diverse tournament action across all stakes and formats.

The OSS festival includes three distinct tiers catering to different bankroll levels:

  • Mini Online Super Series (MOSS): Lower buy-in events ranging from $1 to $55, perfect for recreational players building their bankrolls. MOSS events feature guarantees from $1,000 to $100,000.
  • Online Super Series (OSS): Mid-stakes tournaments with buy-ins from $55 to $535. These events offer substantial guarantees often reaching $250,000 or more for main events.
  • Bigger Online Super Series (BOSS): High-roller events with buy-ins up to $2,100. BOSS tournaments feature the largest prize pools outside the Venom, with guarantees reaching seven figures.

Million Dollar Events

Beyond the Venom and OSS Main Events, ACR Poker regularly schedules standalone million-dollar guaranteed tournaments. These events include:

  • Million Dollar Sunday: Monthly events with $1,000,000+ guarantees
  • Anniversary Tournaments: Special events celebrating ACR milestones
  • Holiday Specials: Enhanced guarantees during major holidays

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Sunday Major Tournaments

Sunday represents the pinnacle of the weekly tournament schedule at ACR Poker. The platform concentrates its biggest regular guarantees on Sundays, creating a full day of premium tournament action that rivals any online poker site in the world.

The Sunday schedule begins in the early afternoon and runs through the night, with flagship events kicking off at peak times to maximize participation. These tournaments attract the largest fields of the week, creating prize pools that regularly exceed their guarantees.

Tournament Buy-in Guarantee Start Time (ET)
Sunday Special $215 $150,000 5:00 PM
Mini Sunday Special $55 $50,000 5:00 PM
Sunday Warm-Up $109 $40,000 2:00 PM
Sunday PKO $215 $75,000 3:00 PM
Sunday Squeeze (Monthly) $55 $250,000 5:00 PM (Last Sunday)
Sunday High Roller $535 $100,000 6:00 PM
Sunday Storm $33 $30,000 4:00 PM

Sunday Squeeze - $250,000 Guaranteed

The Sunday Squeeze runs on the last Sunday of each month and has become one of ACR Poker's most popular events. With a $55 buy-in and $250,000 guarantee, this tournament offers exceptional value for mid-stakes players. The combination of affordable entry and massive prize pool creates one of the best overlay opportunities in online poker.

The Sunday Squeeze regularly attracts thousands of entries, creating dynamic field sizes and exciting final table action. Many players specifically plan their monthly schedule around this event due to its outstanding risk-to-reward ratio.

Daily Tournament Highlights

Consistent daily tournaments running around the clock with guaranteed prize pools.

The daily ACR tournament schedule provides reliable action for players who grind regularly. These events run at the same times each day, allowing you to build a consistent playing routine. Daily guarantees range from $1,000 for micro events to $50,000+ for prime-time tournaments.

Tournament Buy-in Guarantee Time (ET) Format
Early Bird $33 $5,000 9:00 AM Freezeout
Lunch Break $22 $3,000 12:00 PM Turbo
Afternoon Grind $55 $10,000 3:00 PM Freezeout
Daily $20K $55 $20,000 7:00 PM Freezeout
Prime Time PKO $109 $15,000 8:00 PM PKO
Night Owl $44 $8,000 10:00 PM Freezeout
Midnight Madness $33 $15,000 12:00 AM Turbo
Graveyard Shift $22 $4,000 3:00 AM Hyper-Turbo

Big Poker Thursdays

Thursday has emerged as a secondary flagship day on the ACR schedule, with Big Poker Thursdays offering enhanced guarantees throughout the day. This mid-week event series provides premium tournament action without waiting for the weekend.

Big Poker Thursday highlights include:

  • Thursday Thunder: $109 buy-in with $25,000 guarantee
  • Thursday Thrilla PKO: $55 buy-in with $15,000 guarantee
  • Thursday Turbo: $33 buy-in with $10,000 guarantee

These events attract strong fields from players who can't always make Sunday tournaments, creating excellent value for those with flexible schedules.

Progressive Knockout (PKO) Tournaments

Progressive Knockout tournaments have exploded in popularity at ACR Poker, and the platform now offers dozens of daily PKO events at all stakes. The PKO format adds an exciting bounty element to traditional tournament play, rewarding aggressive play and creating action throughout the event.

In PKO tournaments, a portion of each buy-in goes to the bounty pool. When you eliminate a player, you immediately receive half their bounty as a cash prize, while the other half is added to your own bounty. This creates a snowball effect where successful players accumulate increasingly valuable bounties.

How PKO Bounties Work

Consider a $109 PKO tournament where $50 of each buy-in goes to bounties. Each player starts with a $50 bounty. When you eliminate someone:

  • You immediately receive $25 (half their bounty)
  • Your bounty increases by $25 (the other half)
  • Your new bounty is now $75

As the tournament progresses, top bounties can reach hundreds or even thousands of dollars, making deep runs extremely profitable even without winning the tournament.

PKO Tournament Buy-in Guarantee Schedule
Daily PKO $5K $33 $5,000 Daily 6:00 PM ET
Prime Time PKO $109 $15,000 Daily 8:00 PM ET
Sunday PKO $215 $75,000 Sundays 3:00 PM ET
Midnight PKO $55 $8,000 Daily 12:00 AM ET

Mystery Bounty Events

Mystery Bounty tournaments add an element of excitement and variance that many players love. Instead of fixed bounties, each knockout reveals a random bounty amount from a predetermined prize pool. Bounties can range from small amounts to massive payouts worth more than first place in the regular prize pool.

ACR Poker runs Mystery Bounty events throughout the week, with buy-ins ranging from $11 to $535. The format has become especially popular in special series events where the top bounty can reach five or six figures.

Key features of ACR Mystery Bounty tournaments:

  • Random distribution: Each bounty envelope contains a surprise amount
  • Top-heavy payouts: A few massive bounties mixed with many smaller ones
  • Immediate gratification: Bounties awarded instantly upon elimination
  • Strategic variety: Changes optimal play compared to standard MTTs

The Dream - Best Value in Online Poker

$100,000 guaranteed for just $2.50 - where bankroll dreams come true.

The Dream stands as one of the most iconic tournaments in online poker. With a $2.50 buy-in and $100,000 guarantee, this monthly event offers recreational players and micro-stakes grinders a legitimate shot at life-changing money for minimal investment.

The mathematics of The Dream are extraordinary. For the price of a cup of coffee, players compete for a prize pool that typically sees first place payouts exceeding $10,000. The tournament has created numerous success stories of players turning $2.50 into five-figure scores.

Did You Know? The Dream regularly attracts over 20,000 entries, making it one of the largest-field tournaments in online poker. Despite the massive field, the $100,000 guarantee ensures excellent value for all participants.

Micro-Stakes Tournament Schedule

ACR Poker caters to players building their bankrolls through an extensive micro-stakes tournament schedule. These events offer real prize pools at buy-ins anyone can afford:

Tournament Buy-in Guarantee Schedule
The Dream $2.50 $100,000 Monthly
Mini Dream $1.10 $10,000 Weekly
Daily $1K Micro $2.20 $1,000 Daily
Penny Arcade $0.55 $500 Daily
Micro Million (MOSS) $3.30 $25,000 During OSS

Satellite Structure & How to Qualify

ACR Poker operates one of the most comprehensive satellite systems in online poker, allowing players to qualify for major events starting from $0 through freeroll satellites. The satellite structure creates a pathway from micro-stakes to the biggest tournaments on the schedule.

Satellite Ladder to the Venom

The Venom satellite ladder demonstrates how players can work their way up to a $2,650 seat:

  • Freeroll Satellites: $0 entry, award tickets to Step 1 or direct Mega qualifiers
  • Step 1: $1.10 buy-in, awards Step 2 tickets
  • Step 2: $11 buy-in, awards Step 3 tickets
  • Step 3: $55 buy-in, awards Mega Satellite tickets
  • Mega Satellites: $265 buy-in, award direct Venom seats

This structure means a player can theoretically turn a free entry into a $2,650 Venom seat. Thousands of players have won Venom entries through satellites, making the flagship event accessible regardless of bankroll size.

Daily Satellite Schedule

ACR runs satellites throughout the day for all major events:

Target Event Satellite Buy-in Seats Awarded Frequency
Venom $2,650 $265 1 per 10 entries Multiple daily
Sunday Special $215 $22 1 per 10 entries Saturday/Sunday
Daily $55 $5.50 1 per 10 entries Daily
OSS Main Events Varies Multiple During series

Mega Satellites

Mega Satellites offer the best value for players seeking seats to major events. These tournaments guarantee multiple seats regardless of entries, often creating significant overlay opportunities. A typical Venom Mega Satellite with a $265 buy-in might award 20+ seats, meaning approximately 1 in 10 players wins a $2,650 entry.

Tournament Formats Explained

ACR Poker offers diverse tournament formats to suit different playing styles and time constraints. Understanding these formats helps you choose events that match your preferences and availability.

Freezeout Tournaments

Freezeouts represent the purest tournament format. Once you lose your chips, you're eliminated with no option to rebuy or re-enter. This format rewards conservative, patient play and careful bankroll management. Most major events at ACR, including the Venom Main Event, follow the freezeout format.

Rebuy Tournaments

Rebuy events allow players to purchase additional chips during the rebuy period (typically the first hour or first few levels). These tournaments often include an add-on option at the end of the rebuy period. Rebuys create larger prize pools but require a larger bankroll commitment to compete optimally.

Re-Entry Tournaments

Re-entry tournaments allow eliminated players to buy back in and receive a new stack. Unlike rebuys, you're purchasing a completely new entry rather than additional chips for your existing stack. Many ACR events use the re-entry format, which keeps players in action longer while building bigger prize pools.

Speed Formats

ACR offers multiple speed variants for players with limited time:

  • Regular: Standard blind levels of 12-15 minutes
  • Turbo: Faster blind levels of 5-8 minutes
  • Hyper-Turbo: Very fast blind levels of 3-5 minutes
  • Super Turbo: Extremely fast play with 2-3 minute levels

The Cage - Time-Based Format

The Cage represents ACR's innovative time-based tournament format. Instead of playing until one player has all chips, The Cage runs for a set duration (typically 2-4 hours). At the end, remaining players receive payouts based on their chip counts. This format ensures predictable session lengths while maintaining competitive action.

Late Registration Policies

ACR Poker offers generous late registration windows for most tournaments, allowing players to enter events already in progress. This flexibility accommodates players who can't be at their computers exactly at tournament start times.

Standard Late Registration

  • Regular tournaments: 2-3 hours of late registration
  • Turbo events: 1-2 hours of late registration
  • Hyper-turbos: 30-60 minutes of late registration
  • Major events (Venom, OSS Main): Extended late registration through Day 1

Late registrants receive the current starting stack, regardless of how many levels have passed. While you'll have fewer chips relative to players who started on time, late registration can be strategically advantageous when antes have kicked in and the average stack is shorter.

Payout Structures

ACR Poker uses competitive payout structures that balance rewarding deep runs with paying a reasonable percentage of the field. Standard payout percentages vary by tournament size:

Field Size Payout Percentage Min Cash
Up to 100 entries 15-18% ~15th place
101-500 entries 15% ~75th place
501-2000 entries 12-15% ~250th place
2000+ entries 10-12% Varies

First place typically receives 15-18% of the prize pool in standard events, though this varies based on field size and structure. Final table payouts are increasingly top-heavy, rewarding players who compete for the win rather than laddering for small pay jumps.

Special Series Calendar

Mark your calendar for ACR Poker's biggest tournament festivals throughout the year.

ACR Poker runs multiple special tournament series throughout the year, each offering enhanced guarantees and unique events. Planning your poker schedule around these series maximizes your opportunities to play premium events.

Series Combined GTD Typical Timing Highlights
OSS Cub3d $25M+ Multiple times yearly MOSS, OSS, BOSS combined
Venom Series $15M+ 2-3 times yearly $10M Venom Main Event
High Five Series $5M+ Quarterly Five main events
Cyclones $2M+ Monthly PKO focused series
Holiday Specials Varies Major holidays Enhanced daily guarantees
Anniversary Events $10M+ Annually Celebration tournaments

OSS Cub3d Structure

The OSS Cub3d represents ACR Poker's biggest annual series, combining three distinct festivals into one massive event:

  • Week 1 - MOSS: Mini stakes events ($1-$55 buy-ins)
  • Week 2 - OSS: Mid-stakes tournaments ($55-$535 buy-ins)
  • Week 3 - BOSS: High-roller events ($215-$2,100 buy-ins)

Each week features its own Main Event, with the BOSS Main Event serving as the overall series finale. Leaderboards track performance across the entire series, with additional prizes for consistent performers.

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Tournament Schedule FAQ

Common questions about ACR Poker tournaments answered.

ACR Poker runs hundreds of daily tournaments with over $9 million in weekly guarantees. The schedule includes daily MTTs from $1 to $2,650, flagship events like the $10M Venom, OSS Series, Sunday Majors, PKO tournaments, and Mystery Bounty events running around the clock in all time zones.

The Venom is ACR Poker's signature tournament with a $10 million guaranteed prize pool. The $2,650 buy-in event runs multiple times per year with numerous starting flights. Players can qualify through satellites starting from $0, making it accessible to all bankroll sizes. The Venom holds a Guinness World Record for the largest crypto payout in online poker.

ACR Poker offers an extensive satellite structure for all major events. You can qualify through freeroll satellites (no buy-in required), step satellites with increasing buy-ins, and mega satellites. Many players win $2,650 Venom seats starting from $0 through the satellite ladder system. Satellites run daily for all major weekly and series events.

Progressive Knockout (PKO) tournaments at ACR Poker split the prize pool between bounties and regular payouts. When you eliminate a player, you win half their bounty immediately while the other half is added to your own bounty. This creates exciting action throughout the tournament and rewards aggressive play with instant cash prizes.

The Dream is ACR Poker's famous micro-stakes tournament offering $100,000 guaranteed for just a $2.50 buy-in. Running monthly, it's one of the best value tournaments in online poker, giving recreational players a shot at life-changing money for minimal investment. The tournament regularly attracts over 20,000 entries.

ACR Poker offers freezeouts (single entry, no rebuys), rebuy tournaments, re-entry events, turbo and hyper-turbo speeds, Progressive Knockout (PKO), Mystery Bounty, and The Cage time-based tournaments. Different formats suit different playing styles, time commitments, and strategic preferences.

Most ACR Poker tournaments allow late registration for a set period after the event starts. Standard tournaments typically offer 2-3 hours of late reg, turbos offer 1-2 hours, and hyper-turbos have 30-60 minutes. Major events like the Venom offer extended late registration through Day 1 flights. Late registrants receive the current starting stack.

ACR Poker's Sunday Major schedule starts in early afternoon and runs through the night. The flagship Sunday Special begins at 5pm ET ($215 buy-in, $150K GTD). Additional Sunday events include the Sunday Squeeze ($55, $250K GTD on the last Sunday monthly), Sunday PKO, Sunday High Roller, and various satellites and smaller events throughout the day.

Big Poker Thursdays is ACR Poker's mid-week flagship tournament day with enhanced guarantees. Events include Thursday Thunder ($109, $25K GTD), Thursday Thrilla PKO ($55, $15K GTD), and Thursday Turbo ($33, $10K GTD). These events provide premium tournament action without waiting for the weekend.

Mystery Bounty tournaments feature random bounty amounts instead of fixed values. When you eliminate a player, you reveal a bounty envelope containing a random prize from a predetermined pool. Bounties range from small amounts to massive payouts worth more than the regular first-place prize, adding exciting variance to tournament play.

Join the Tournament Action at ACR Poker

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