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BEAST TOURNEY RUNS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, AWARDING 30 SEATS TO RECORD-SETTING $12.5 MILLION VENOM

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2 years ago

February 20, 2024

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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.

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ALL THE ACTION, ALL THE DATES, POKERSTARS OPEN PHILADELPHIA SCHEDULE RELEASED

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11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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PokerStars has announced the full schedule for PokerStars Open Philadelphia, with an eight-day long live poker festival taking place at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, headlined by a $500,000 guaranteed Main Event running March 16 – 23, 2026.

Players will be able to qualify online via PokerStars, from just $10 starting January 20, with satellites offering pathways into the $1,100 Main Event and other headline tournaments. Online satellites are available to eligible players in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and Ontario.

Following the huge success of last year’s event, which more than doubled its guarantee, PokerStars Open Philadelphia 2026 will feature seven trophy events, exclusive merchandise giveaways, and appearances from PokerStars ambassadors Joe Stapleton, Arlie Shaban and Jen Shahade.

The 2025 Main Event attracted 1,154 entries, generating a massive $1,107,840 prize pool, firmly establishing Philadelphia as a must-stop destination on the PokerStars Open calendar.

The headline $1,100 buy-in Main Event will feature four starting flights, giving players multiple opportunities to build a stack and compete for a share of one of the largest prize pools in the region this spring.

“PokerStars Open Philadelphia has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting live stops on our North American calendar,” said RJ Peterson, Senior Director of Marketing, PokerStars. “After seeing the Main Event more than double its guarantee last year, we’re proud to return to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia with bigger momentum and multiple ways for players to qualify and compete. Philly has proven it’s a fantastic poker city, and we’re excited to bring the Open back in March.”

POKERSTARS OPEN PHILADELPHIA – KEY EVENTS

$1,100 Main Event – March 18 – 22 – $500,000 guarantee (four starting flights)
Women’s Event – March 20 – $10,000 guarantee
PokerStars Cup – March 22 – $40,000 guarantee
Seven trophy events in total across the full schedule

In addition to the core festival, PokerStars and Live! Poker sister brands in Philadelphia and Maryland are teaming up to deliver a special edition satellite event on Monday, March 23^rd at Live! Philadelphia, sending players to the Live! Poker Classic Main Event in Maryland (March 26-30). PokerStars is adding twenty seats to the $220 buy-in satellite tournament, valued at $22,000, creating a tremendous opportunity for players to qualify for the $1,100 Live! Poker Classic Main Event in Maryland from Philadelphia while strengthening the growing partnership between PokerStars and Live! Poker brands.

Anne Tran, Director of Poker Operations at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, said “Live! Casino and Hotel is excited to reconnect with PokerStars and create unforgettable memories with our players as this unique tournament returns to the vibrant atmosphere of the Live! Poker Room,” said Anne Tran, Director of Poker Operations at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. “The cards are ready, the tables are set, and the excitement is palpable. Welcome back to where the real magic happens!”

With major guarantees, a proven track record of smashing expectations, and a packed schedule both on and off the felt, PokerStars Open Philadelphia 2026 promises to be one of the standout live poker events of the spring.

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PokerStars New Year Series 2026 — $22.97M Prize Pool, Ognyan “cocojamb0” Dimov Tops Sunday Million

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1 day ago

January 22, 2026

Wladimir P.

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PokerStars New Year Series 2026 delivers blockbuster prize pool and multiple champions

PokerStars’ New Year Series 2026 finished with a bang — awarding $22,966,447 across 316 tournaments and attracting 699,937 total entries. The 20-day online poker festival exceeded its $18 million guarantee and produced standout winners, massive fields, and headline-grabbing scores. At the top of the leaderboard, Bulgaria’s Ognyan “cocojamb0” Dimov turned a $109 Sunday Million entry into a series-high payout of $138,495.

Fast facts: New Year Series 2026

Total prize pool: $22,966,447
Total entries: 699,937
Events: 316 (low to high buy-ins)
Biggest single score: $138,495 — Ognyan “cocojamb0” Dimov (Sunday Million $109)
Country leaderboard winner: Brazil (80 event wins)

Standout winners and headline results

The series mixed affordable, mass-field action with high-stakes drama. Key results included:

Gabriel “gtavares10” Tavares (Brazil) captured the $5,200 Main Event and $122,131 after outlasting a 106-entry high-stakes field — the series’ second-largest payday.
Patrick “JaegsPL” Lauber (UK) won the $1,050 PKO Main Event for a total of $113,307 (including $63,492 in bounties).
‘nickiou7kos’ (Greece) topped the $109 Mystery Bounty Main Event for $58,237 (including $497 in bounties).
Ognyan “cocojamb0” Dimov (Bulgaria) reinforced his reputation as a crusher with multiple titles and the biggest cash of the series after his $109 Sunday Million triumph.
Triple champions in the series included players under the aliases KAgoulAKboul (Cambodia), King153246 (Albania), Leonard “Grozzorg” Maue, Pavel “silentm0de” Plesuv, and Sintoras.
Low buy-in grinders shone too: Brazil’s “miioon” dominated two massive fields, winning both a $5.50 PKO and an $11 PKO for a combined $9,470.

Country performance and leaderboard insights

Brazil dominated the New Year Series, leading the country leaderboard with 80 wins, followed by the United Kingdom (38) and Canada (16). The results reflect a continued strength from Brazilian grinders across both micro and mid-stakes events, while European pros and seasoned high-roller specialists also made deep runs and collected headline paydays.

Notable pros who won titles

The series featured wins from established pros and past major-event champions:

Fintan “easywithaces” Hand — $530 Bounty Builder High Roller.
Felipe “lipe piv” Boianovsky — 2023 SCOOP Main Event winner (collected a New Year Series title).
Narcis “Narcisus90” Nedelcu — won the $530 Copacobana Mystery Bounty.
Adrian “Amadi_017” Mateos — captured the $1K 7-Max PKO for $20,481 (including bounties), his first title in the series.

Why this New Year Series mattered

The 2026 edition showcased the breadth of modern online poker: huge guarantees, accessible low-stakes offerings that reward volume grinders, and high-stakes events that attract pros and build big narratives. The combination of PKO, Mystery Bounty, and traditional freezeout formats means players of all bankrolls found events that fit their strategy — and the results show a healthy ecosystem of recreational and professional participation.

What’s next: SCOOP returns

PokerStars is keeping momentum heading into the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), returning March 1–25, 2026. SCOOP’s multi-tiered schedule and high-stakes events have made it a marquee series for players aiming for major titles and career-defining scores. After the standout performances in the New Year Series, many players will see SCOOP as the next opportunity to chase huge guarantees and prestige.

Bottom line: The PokerStars New Year Series 2026 over-delivered on excitement and prize money. With nearly 700K entries and almost $23 million paid out, the series set a strong tone for 2026 — spotlighting rising stars, veteran champions, and a clear resurgence of Brazil as an online poker powerhouse.

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MONSTER $10 MILLION GUARANTEED DUAL MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOMS START THIS WEEKEND AT ACR POKER

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1 week ago

January 16, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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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: