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ACR POKER BANS THE USE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES AND TOOLS THAT FACILITATE REMOTE VIEWING AS PART OF SECURITY UPGRADE
ACR Poker, the leading online poker operator, today began implementing a new set of stringent rules that include banning the use of virtual machines and prohibiting real-time screen share tools that the company has found to be used by a small number of players to work together in ways that gave them an unfair advantage in certain games and certain tournament situations.
In July, ACR Poker sent direct warning communications to all the players known to have been using such devices (some for legitimate training purposes), informing those players that ACR Poker will no longer allow such use in conjunction with running ACR Poker beginning August 3rd.
This decision to eliminate the use of virtual machines is part of a range of additional measures designed to improve the gameplay experience for the wider poker ecosystem.
The changes to the Terms & Conditions, which can be viewed here, come into effect immediately, and players who violate the policy will receive one warning on the first offence, and account suspensions or permanent bans and potential confiscation of funds on further offences. Notably, a no virtual machine ban means ACR Poker software must be accessed and run directly from a native hard drive.
In addition to virtual machines, the changes also prohibit the use of tools that allow players to remotely access another computer or operating system, such as Team Viewer, and any physical or virtual environments or devices that assist in the circumvention of ACR Poker’s new security measures.
ACR Poker intends for this action to help ensure a level playing field on ACR as it works tirelessly to uncover bad actors and cheats as they attempt to find vulnerabilities in our game security and integrity platform and people.
ACR Poker engages sophisticated artificial intelligence and machine learning programs to identify bad actors, enlists dozens of game security and integrity specialists working full-time, and also leverages the input of hundreds of players when they report suspicious activities by players on the site. Combined, these efforts match those of the other major online poker sites and provide the best assurance that ACR Poker is among the safest and most secure sites.
One recent investigation spurred by player information revealed evidence of multiple accounts involved in coordinated violations of ACR’s terms of service. As a result, eight accounts were banned for collusion, and an additional 25 related accounts were banned as a precaution due to suspicious activities and their ties to the eight banned accounts.
ACR Poker has already taken appropriate measures to address any harm caused. A total of $184,000 has been reallocated, and tournament results have been corrected to ensure fairness among impacted players. ACR Poker sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused and continues to invest heavily in technology and processes to proactively detect and investigate any potential violations in order to deliver enhanced player security.
“I’m sad that we have to engage in this high-tech game of Whack a Mole, but it’s important for us to try to stay ahead of the bad guys,” said Chris Moneymaker, ACR Poker Pro. “I’ve been playing online poker for more than 20 years now, and just as the cheaters get more sophisticated, so have the poker rooms. ACR invests heavily in technology and people to deliver as fair a game as any of the major sites.”
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MONSTER $10 MILLION GUARANTEED DUAL MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOMS START THIS WEEKEND AT ACR POKER
The countdown is on as ACR Poker’s signature Dual Venom tournaments begin this Sunday, bringing $10 million in combined guarantees and massive mystery bounties.
The excitement begins this Sunday, January 18th at 12:05pm ET with Day 1A for the $8 million NLH and $2 million PLO Mystery Bounty Venoms. Each event features five Day 1’s, giving players the
opportunity to play multiple flights and combine their stacks for Day 2 on Monday, February 2nd, where everyone remaining will already be in the money. Those who advance to the Final Table will battle it out on Tuesday, February 3rd at 4:05pm ET for the coveted Venom titles.
Both tournaments feature huge mystery bounties alongside their massive guarantees. In the Venom NLH, eliminating just one player could unlock a $500,000 top bounty, with the champion set to pocket around $600,000. The Venom PLO, which ties ACR Poker’s biggest Omaha event ever, offers a $200,000 top bounty and an estimated$ 200,000 first-place prize.
Every knockout across both events earns players a minimum bounty of at least $5,000.
“The Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments fire up this Sunday, packed with massive prizes, thrilling poker action, and non-stop excitement,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With multiple ways to qualify for low cost and even free, anyone can make their mark on the big stage and go after those monster bounties. Grab your seat now and take your shot at life-changing scores.”
Players of all bankrolls can qualify for their $2,650 Venom seats via Venom Fever Satellites starting at $0. Additional opportunities to secure Venom tickets are available through the Venom Vault and the Poison Path promotions, giving players more ways to get in on the action.
The Dual Mystery Bounty Venom schedule is as follows:
- Day 1A: Sunday, January 18th, 12:05pm ET
- Day 1B: Thursday, January 22nd, 12:05pm ET
- Day 1C: Sunday, January 25th, 12:05pm ET
- Day 1D: Thursday, January 29th, 12:05pm ET
- Day 1E: Sunday, February 1st, 12:05pm ET
- Day 2: Monday, February 2nd, 1:05pm ET
- Final Table: Tuesday, February 3rd, 4:05pm ET
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ACR Poker Launches Venom Fever: Hundreds of Seats Up for Grabs for $10 Million Dual Venom Events
ACR Poker is kicking off 2026 with the return of its flagship Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments, featuring a combined $10 million in guaranteed prize pools. To ensure players of all bankrolls can participate in these $2,650 buy-in events, the site has launched its massive Venom Fever satellite extravaganza.
Running from January 12th to February 1st, Venom Fever offers a wide variety of pathways to qualify for the $8 million GTD No-Limit Hold’em (NLH) and $2 million GTD Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Venom events.
Affordable Pathways to the $10 Million GTD
The Venom Fever promotion is designed to “democratize” access to high-stakes poker. Players can choose from several qualification paths:
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Mega Satellites: These high-volume qualifiers start at $0 (Freerolls), allowing players to build a bankroll from scratch and turn nothing into a $2,650 seat.
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Direct Satellites: Streamlined qualifiers that award seats directly to the Day 1 targets.
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Beast Tournaments: ACR’s weekly progressive rake race tourneys will also feed into the Venom prize pool.
Both the NLH and PLO events feature multiple Day 1 flights, with Day 1A officially beginning on Sunday, January 18th.
The Venom Vault: Guaranteed Prizes for Every Player
In addition to traditional satellites, ACR Poker has introduced the Venom Vault promotion. On Saturday, January 17th, every player will receive a free key to unlock their first vault.
Each key guarantees a prize, ranging from satellite tickets to the full $2,650 tournament entry. Players can earn additional keys by:
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Completing special in-client poker challenges.
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Purchasing keys for $2.99.
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Exchanging 300 Combat Points.
“Satellites are your backstage pass to play in our biggest online events,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Land just one good qualifier run and you’re at the table with millions on the line. With both events just around the corner, make sure you don’t miss out!”
Mystery Bounty Excitement
The Mystery Bounty format remains one of the most popular in online poker. During the previous series in August, the NLH champion walked away with over $700,000, while the PLO winner secured $350,000. The format allows players to win life-changing sums by knocking out opponents once the money bubble bursts, with some bounties often rivaling the top-tier prizes.
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ACR POKER’S VENOM FEVER SATELLITE EXTRAVAGANZA OFFERS PLAYERS HUNDREDS OF CHANCES TO QUALIFY FOR TWO OF ITS BIGGEST ONLINE EVENTS THIS JANUARY
Host of Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites and Venom Vault promotion lead to Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments featuring $10 million GTD
ACR Poker’s flagship Dual Mystery Bounty Venom events will be back on stage this January with $10 million in guaranteed prize pools. Players can take advantage of multiple opportunities to lock in their $2,650 seat to the NLH and PLO events through the popular Venom Fever promotion, making entry to the major tournaments easy and affordable.
From Monday, January 12th to Sunday, February 1st, the Venom Fever satellites will award hundreds of seats to the $8 million NLH and $2 million PLO through Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites (start at $0), Beast Tourneys and more. Day 1A for both events is on Sunday, January 18th.
“Satellites are your backstage pass to play in our biggest online events, and the Venom Fever satellites are a great way to lock in your Venom seat for cheap or even free,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Land just one good qualifier run and you’re at the table with millions on the line. With both events just around the corner, make sure you don’t miss out!”
For more fun and affordable ways to qualify, players can also take advantage of the Venom Vault promotion for a chance to win a free $2,650 seat. Every player gets a free key on Saturday, January 17th to unlock their first Venom Vault, with additional keys available through completing special challenges, purchasing for $2.99 each, or exchanging for 300 Combat Points. Each key guarantees a prize, which players can access via the Venom Vault banner in the My Account section of the ACR Poker client, ensuring that every player receives a reward.
The Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments offer huge rewards and massive bounties. August’s NLH champion won over $700,000 in prize money and bounties, and the PLO champion took home over $350,000, making it some of the most exhilarating action in online poker.
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