ACR Poker Launches $15 Million Venom Tournament Series
The Venom Mystery Bounty returns with $15M guaranteed, celebrating ACR’s 25th anniversary with events in NLH and PLO formats.
ACR Poker has launched its largest-ever Venom Mystery Bounty tournament, marking its 25th anniversary. The series runs from August 13 to September 2, featuring a record $15 million guarantee split between No-Limit Hold'em (NLH) and Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) formats.
Format and Prize Details for the Venom Mystery Bounty
The spotlight is on two events with significant guarantees: $12 million for NLH and $3 million for PLO. NLH boasts bounties ranging from $5,000 to $500,000, while PLO offers $5,000 to $250,000. Eight starting flights begin on August 13, each at 12:05pm ET. The schedule is:
- Day 1A: August 13
- Day 1B: August 16
- Day 1C: August 17
- Day 1D: August 20
- Day 1E: August 23
- Day 1F: August 24
- Day 1G: August 27
- Day 1H: August 30
Tournament Progression and Finales
Participants reaching Day 2, starting August 31 at 1:05pm ET, are guaranteed prizes with the mystery bounties commencing. The PLO event concludes on Day 2, while the NLH plays down to a final table on September 1, culminating on September 2 at 4:05pm ET.
Satellite Opportunities and Series Expansion
Venom Fever satellites offer over 1,500 seats through various formats like regular and mega satellites, Beast Tourneys, steps, and Survivor Flips. Additionally, $10 million in other tournaments are available, with Venom Specials starting August 17. Every Sunday at 5:05pm ET, excluding July 12 and 19, Beast Tourneys offer direct buy-ins of $95, guaranteeing 20, 25, and 30 seats.
Recap of Past Venom Performances
Last Venom iteration saw stars like ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, Chance Kornuth, and Alex Foxen. Moneymaker reached the NLH final table for a third time, finishing ninth. Foxen secured fifth in PLO, and Kornuth was runner-up. The question remains whether Moneymaker can return to a fourth final table.
For players focusing on tournament strategy, the mix of formats and accessible satellites offers diverse opportunities. The stakes echo Moneymaker's past success and pose intriguing challenges for poker aficionados.
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