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THE MONEYMAKER TOUR HEADS TO BIRTHPLACE OF THE ORIGINAL POKER BOOM WITH NEW LAS VEGAS STOP

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MGM Grand to host Moneymaker Tour guaranteeing over $1.3 million in prize pools

Twenty one years after Chris Moneymaker sparked the poker boom, The Moneymaker Tour is heading to Las Vegas, the tour announced today.

An agreement with MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will see the Tour’s first edition in the city that witnessed the original arrival of its founder to the poker scene. The Moneymaker Tour will join the summer poker action in Las Vegas from June 28 to July 6 at MGM Grand with a series guarantee of $1.3 million across six trophy events.

The feature event of the stop will be the $1,700 Main Event which boasts a $1 million guarantee and will run from July 3 – July 6. MGM Grand will host its third Summer Poker festival starting May 29 and feature 39 trophy events and over $3.7 million in total guarantees (including the Moneymaker Tour week).

“Las Vegas is the beating heart of the poker world. It’s where the game’s legends and stories, including Chris’, have been made,” said Tony Burns, Executive Manager. “To host an event in the same city that Chris won the 2003 Main Event in is a full circle moment. We are excited to partner with MGM Grand this Summer and look forward to being a part of their festival on June 28th thru July 6th. The Moneymaker Tour was created in 2023 by 2003 WSOP Champion and ACR Team Pro, Chris Moneymaker and Moneymaker Tour Executive Manager, Tony Burns.

The Tour was conceived as a way for Moneymaker to give poker players opportunities to have their own ordinary to extraordinary moments as he did. Since its inception, there have been seven events in locations such as Florida, Cincinnati, Houston and Ohio.

Steven Pique, MGM Grand’s Director of Poker, said, “Our 2024 Summer Poker Festival kicks off later this month and we look forward to hosting the Moneymaker Tour in our MGM Grand Poker room. The main event will culminate with a No Limit Hold ‘em $1 million guarantee, one of the highest we’ve offered our tournament players. Chris Moneymaker embodies the spirit of poker through his tireless efforts and positive contributions to this great game.”

 

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ACR Poker Launches Venom Fever: Hundreds of Seats Up for Grabs for $10 Million Dual Venom Events

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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:

  • 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.

  • Direct Satellites: Streamlined qualifiers that award seats directly to the Day 1 targets.

  • 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:

  • Completing special in-client poker challenges.

  • Purchasing keys for $2.99.

  • 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

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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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Green Valley Ranch Celebrates The Opening Of Its All-New Poker Room

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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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