Last Entry for $15M Venom Guarantees Set for Sunday on ACR Poker
Players have one final opportunity on Sunday to secure a seat for Day 2 of the ACR Venom, featuring $15 million in total guarantees across both NLH and PLO formats.
Key Takeaways
- ACR Venom offers a combined $15 million in guaranteed prizes across NLH and PLO formats.
- Sunday is the final opportunity to qualify for Day 2 through $2,650 Mega Satellites.
- Day 2 starts Monday, with all players in the money and mystery bounties awarded.
- Notable finalists from the last event include Chris Moneymaker, Alex Foxen, and Chance Kornuth.
Day 2 of the latest ACR Venom features $15 million in total guaranteed prizes, and Sunday marks the last chance for players to claim a seat through Mega Satellites. Seats to this major online poker event, hosted by ACR Poker, are available in both no-limit hold'em (NLH) and pot-limit Omaha (PLO) formats, with Day 2 starting Monday and the action culminating in two massive prize pools.
Final Qualifiers for ACR Venom: $15 Million in Guarantees
The ACR Venom remains one of the world's top online poker tournaments by guarantee, with $15 million split over two events. The NLH main event includes a $12 million guarantee, while the PLO tournament adds a $3 million pool. Sunday's schedule is the last opportunity to qualify for Day 2, with Mega Satellites running for $2,650 seats in both formats. This is the eighth and last flight, and as of this weekend, all remaining seats will be distributed before Monday's Day 2.
ACR Venom NLH: $12 Million, Mystery Bounties, and Notable Finalists
The main event of the ACR Venom in the NLH format headlines with a $12 million guaranteed pool. Bounty prizes are significant, ranging from $5,000 up to $500,000. Mystery bounties will be activated when Day 2 opens, scheduled for 1:05pm ET on Monday. All players advancing to Day 2 are guaranteed a payout, and players who have entered and cashed multiple Day 1 flights can combine their chip stacks into a single total for Day 2.
The most recent edition of Venom saw a prominent field at the final tables. Chris Moneymaker, representing ACR Poker as a sponsored pro, reached his third-ever Venom final table in the NLH event. His achievement continues to draw attention from the poker community and highlights the consistency of top professionals in the series.
"Chris Moneymaker made his third Venom final table in the NLH event," the ACR Poker team confirmed, emphasising the impact of long-term professional experience on the Venom stage.
PLO Venom Edition: $3 Million Prize Pool and High-Stakes Bounties
The parallel PLO event contributes $3 million to the total guarantee, with bounty prizes between $5,000 and $250,000. Notable deep runs in past events included ACR Pro Alex Foxen, as well as Chance Kornuth, who both reached the final table and played for substantial payouts. The PLO Venom will conclude in a single Day 2 session, awarding all final bounties before the end of Monday.
The prize structure and range of bounty payouts in both tournaments continue to attract top-tier professionals and satellite qualifiers alike, maintaining the event's reputation as one of online poker's richest offerings.
What to Expect from Day 2: Format and Structure
- Day 2 for both events starts Monday at 1:05pm ET.
- All remaining players are already in the money when Day 2 begins.
- Mystery bounties will be drawn and revealed live, creating additional excitement throughout the day.
- For NLH, the event will play down to a final table by Tuesday, while the PLO event will be fully resolved on Day 2.
- Players who have qualified from multiple flights consolidate their chip counts for a single Day 2 starting stack.
ACR Poker's Venom series’ unique structure, with multiple qualifying flights and major guarantees, continues to set benchmarks in major online poker events. These tournaments bring together champions from the professional ranks, frequent satellite players, and new entrants, sustaining worldwide interest in high-stakes online poker.
High-Profile Participation and Payouts
The recurring presence of well-known names adds to the event's stature. With Chris Moneymaker’s third NLH final table and deep PLO runs by Alex Foxen and Chance Kornuth, the tournament offers star power as well as major financial upside. Combined with the 8-flight structure and multimillion dollar guarantees, this ensures the event’s enduring prestige among international online tournaments.
Conclusion: Last Chance for a Seat
Sunday’s flights present the final chance to gain a $2,650 seat in the ACR Venom via Mega Satellites. All seats must be won prior to Day 2, which guarantees all remaining runners a share of the prize pools and the shot at potentially life-changing bounty prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last chance to qualify for the ACR Venom Day 2?
The final opportunity to secure a seat for Day 2 of the ACR Venom is on Sunday, with the last Mega Satellites awarding $2,650 entries in both NLH and PLO formats.
What are the guarantees for the NLH and PLO versions of the ACR Venom?
The NLH event features a $12 million guarantee, while the PLO tournament adds another $3 million, bringing the total to $15 million in guaranteed prize pools.
How do mystery bounties work in the Venom events?
Mystery bounties are distributed on Day 2, with prizes ranging from $5,000 up to $500,000 in NLH and up to $250,000 in PLO, adding unpredictability to the payouts.
Which notable players reached the Venom final tables recently?
Chris Moneymaker reached his third NLH Venom final table, while Chance Kornuth and ACR Pro Alex Foxen were finalists in the latest PLO edition.
Can players combine multiple qualifying stacks for Day 2?
Yes, players who have qualified through multiple Day 1 flights can combine their chip stacks for a single total going into Day 2.
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