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BEAST TOURNEY RUNS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, AWARDING 30 SEATS TO RECORD-SETTING $12.5 MILLION VENOM
The record-setting $12.5 Million Venom tournament is coming to ACR Poker this April and the popular poker site is awarding tons of seats through their Venom Fever promotion.
“Our $12.5 Million Venom is our biggest tournament ever and a true milestone in the online poker industry,” stated ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “We can’t wait to see our players take part in this momentous event!”ACR Poker is offering lots of ways for players to get their $12.5 Million Venom seat for pennies on the dollar. Included are Satellites, Mega Satellites, Step Tourneys, an OSS Leaderboard
Competition and the Spin to Get IN slot machine. In addition, there are 250 seats up for grabs through their weekly Beast tournament. The first is on Sunday, February 25th with 30 seats guaranteed. Players can buy-in for $95 or win their seat
for free by placing on the weekly Beast leaderboard. Moneymaker also added that the Venom will crown at least two millionaires, plus many other players will win life-changing scores.
For more info on Venom Fever and $12.5 Million Venom, visit the promo page at ACRPoker.eu.
Green Valley Ranch Resort has officially opened its all-new Poker Room, marking the return of poker to the resort and the Henderson community. Located in its original space on the casino floor, the refreshed room features 15 new tables, upgraded audio and visual components, and 24/7 operation, offering guests an elevated and comfortable poker experience. The opening of the Poker Room coincides with Green Valley Ranch’s 24th anniversary, as the property opened up on Dec. 18, 2001. The new Poker Room features all-new leather rail-tables, comfortable chairs complete with charging ports, and luxury stone and steel side tables.
The property’s leadership led by Vice President and General Manager Ken Janssen and Director of Table Games Briant Stanton, cut the ribbon and welcomed hundreds of guests lined up outside to be one of the first to grab a seat in the all-new room.
To celebrate the opening, the Poker Room kicked off a 24/7 Mystery High Hand Promotion running now through Thursday, Jan. 1. Guests can win $50–$500 every thirty minutes, and all high-hand winners will be entered into a $5,000 drawing on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m.
Players will find a variety of game options, including 4/8 and 8/16 Limit Hold’em; 1/2, 2/3, and 3/5 No Limit Hold’em; Time Rake Hold’em games; Pot Limit Omaha; and 4/8, 6/12, and 8/16 Omaha Hi/Lo, with additional offerings to be added over time.
The debut of the Poker Room is part of the resort’s ongoing $200 million property-wide renovation, which includes refreshed rooms and suites, new high-limit spaces, updated dining experiences, and additional enhancements across the resort.
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Live WSOP event to visit Deerfoot Inn & Casino from January 7 through January 19
GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the launch of exclusive online satellite tournaments for the upcoming World Series of Poker® (WSOP) Circuit Calgary live poker event.
The prestigious WSOP-C Calgary festival will be hosted at the magnificent Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, Canada, from January 7 to January 19, 2026.
GGPoker players across Canada can win their way into the highlight tournament, the $2,200 buy-in WSOP-C Calgary Main Event, for a fraction of the direct entry cost.
The online satellite schedule, hosted exclusively at GGPoker, offers players an affordable and flexible path to compete for a coveted WSOP Circuit Gold Ring on home soil.
WSOP-C Calgary Main Event details:
- Buy-In: $2,200
- Day 1 Flights: Day 1A on January 15, Day 1B on January 16, and Day 1C on January 17
- Day 2: January 18
- Final Day: January 19
Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, shared his excitement: “The WSOP is coming to Calgary! We are delighted to give our players an exclusive, low-cost path into this fantastic event at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. The Canadian poker community is one of the most passionate in the world, and we can’t wait to see our GGPoker qualifiers compete for poker glory right in the heart of Alberta. Good luck to all!”
A number of GGTeam ambassadors are expected to attend, including Canada’s own Kevin Martin.
As seen at previous WSOP Circuit stops, the WSOP+ application will play a central role in the WSOP-C Calgary experience, making event registration, player tracking, and content sharing easier than ever.
The Deerfoot Inn & Casino is renowned for providing a superior gaming and hospitality experience, making it a perfect host for the high-profile WSOP Circuit. Calgary, a dynamic city renowned for its welcoming spirit and stunning proximity to the Rocky Mountains, offers an ideal destination for poker players from across North America.
To take part in WSOP-C Calgary Main Event satellite tournaments, please log in to GGPoker.
To learn more about WSOP-C Calgary at Deerfoot Inn and Casino, including a list of all side events, please visit: wsop.com/tournaments/2026-wsop-circuit-deerfoot-inn-and-casino/
To secure your accommodation, please visit: deerfootinn.com/
Please note that all amounts mentioned in the above press release are denominated in Canadian dollars.
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Stretch Network has announced the launch of the CRAZY?! Mystery Bounty Freeroll, one of the largest tournaments on its B2B online poker platform, set to take place on November 12, 2025.
Returning with the popular Mystery Bounty format, this event features a €10,000 guaranteed prize pool, with 50% allocated to Mystery Bounty rewards. Designed to drive player engagement and activity, it’s a high-visibility tournament that poker operators won’t want to miss.
Tournament Details:
Date: November 12, 2025
Start time: 17:00 (UTC+0)
Prize pool: €10,000 GTD (50% Mystery Bounty)
Buy-in: €0
Max players: 3000
Registration: Opens 24 hours before the start
Format: Mystery Bounty Freezout (no rebuys/re-entries)
Table: 6-max
Seats are limited – only 3000 players can register.
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