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ACR POKER SENDING AT LEAST 20 PLAYERS TO CHRIS MONEYMAKER’S LAND-BASED TOUR STOP IN ARUBA

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2 years ago

May 24, 2024

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As part of the successful land-based poker tour created by former WSOP Champ and current ACR Pro, Chris Moneymaker, ACR Poker is thrilled to announce that at least 20 players will be heading to the $200,000 GTD Moneymaker Tour Main Event in Aruba this October.

Moneymaker recently finished in 6th place in ACR Poker’s record-setting $12.5 Million Venom, taking home $382,007. He then followed it up with a magical win at Event #1 (GG Million$ Live) at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, pocketing $903,000 more.

“I’ve been really proud to wear the ACR Pro patch on the big stage lately,” stated Moneymaker. “I want to thank ACR Poker for their help in supporting my tour and it’s going to be great to see all the players competing in beautiful Aruba this fall.”

The Moneymaker Tour Aruba packages can be won in the Beast Tournament Mega Satellite on Sunday, June 9th at 6:05pm ET. Players can buy-in directly for $95 or qualify for free by ranking on ACR Poker’s Beast weekly leaderboard.

The Mega Satellite guarantees 20 packages worth $2,500 each, for $50,000 total. Each package includes a $1,500 entry to the $200,000 GTD Main Event, plus $1,000 for travel expenses that goes directly into the player account.

ACR Poker also supports the Moneymaker Tour on a weekly basis. They hold a $109 satellite qualifier every Sunday at 6:05pm ET that awards a $1,500 Main Event entry to a future tour stop.

For more information on the Moneymaker Tour Satellites, visit ACRPoker.eu.

For more info on the tour itself, visit the website at moneymakerpt.com.

Ed Fogarty Associate Director of PokerStars Casino Commercial

Time to Fiesta with PokerStars Casino’s Latest The Slotlist Pick ‘Skullapalooza’ from Psiclone Games and Playtech

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5 days ago

June 30, 2026

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PokerStars Casino has unveiled the fifth game release in its 2026 The Slotlist series, Skullapalooza, a vibrant, high-energy slot game which brings a Mexican fiesta to life, combining bold visuals with layered mechanics.

Developed by Psiclone Games and Playtech, Skullapalooza offers classic slot action combined with a dynamic Free Spins system built around three distinct Skull features, allowing players to trigger and combine expanding reels, Jackpot accumulators, and stacked sliding wilds for enhanced gameplay depth and variety.

Players land different coloured gems on reels to randomly trigger one or more of the Free Spins Skulls. Pink gems might trigger Free Games with Expanding Reels; Blue gems might come with Sliding Wilds; and Purple gems might activate pots with a grand prize of up to 500x total bet. All three variants can be active at once for the ultimate Free Games experience.

The Slotlist curates a single headline slot game on the PokerStars Casino tab each month, hand-picked for its creativity, visual appeal, and engaging gameplay. PokerStars Casino continues to offer the broadest and most exciting selection of new slot releases every month.

“The Slotlist is designed to spotlight games that deliver a well-rounded player experience, combining innovative features, striking visuals, and immersive gameplay”, said Ed Fogarty, Associate Director of PokerStars Casino Commercial. “Skullapalooza embodies all these qualities, and we’re thrilled to feature it prominently in The Slotlist this month.”

Skullapalooza is now available to play on PokerStars Casino, joining titles such as Baozang Empire of Plenty, Magnificent Power Leprechaun, and 12 Burning Baseballs as part of The Slotlist’s standout picks for 2026.

For more information about PokerStars Casino The Slotlist visit the website.

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Pragmatic Play adds Privé Lounge Russian Poker to live casino portfolio

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5 days ago

June 30, 2026

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New single-player VIP table introduces Dual Hands gameplay and a jackpot side bet paying up to 20,000x, the company said.

Pragmatic Play has expanded its premium live casino portfolio with the launch of Privé Lounge Russian Poker, adding the poker variant to its single-player VIP live environment, the company said.

In the game, players compete against the dealer and can use options including Play, Swap, Add Card, Replace, Insure, or Fold. Pragmatic Play said Russian Poker includes a Dual Hands mechanic that lets players form two ranking poker hands using either five or six cards.

The title also includes a jackpot side bet that can pay up to 20,000x, according to the company. Pragmatic Play said Privé Lounge features include dealer change requests, extended dealer sessions and configurable chat preferences.

Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Privé Lounge Russian Poker combines strategic gameplay with the exclusivity and personalisation that define the Privé Lounge experience. With dedicated single-player tables, enhanced poker mechanics and exciting jackpot potential, this latest release delivers a premium live casino experience tailored for high-value players seeking something truly distinctive.”

Pragmatic Play said the release follows recent live casino titles including Seotda Baccarat and Amazing Baccarat, and adds to its live poker offerings such as Jacks or Better Draw Poker and Casino Hold’Em.

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GGPoker opens satellites for WSOP Circuit CDMX México 2026

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6 days ago

June 29, 2026

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Big Bola Casinos hosts the stop at Hotel Barceló Santa Fe in Mexico City from Aug. 31 to Sept. 11, with online qualifiers running June 28–Aug. 23.

GGPoker has launched online satellite tournaments for WSOP® Circuit CDMX México 2026, a live series scheduled for August 31 to September 11 at Big Bola Casinos in CDMX, México, hosted at Hotel Barceló Santa Fe.

According to the company, the WSOP Circuit stop will include 12 World Series of Poker® gold ring tournaments, alongside side events, VIP activities, and international media coverage.

“WSOP Circuit CDMX calls on the region’s top poker talent to chase glory in Mexico, combining high-stakes competition with the electric, legendary energy of a true global metropolis” said Juan Carreño, Head of Spanish Latam at GGPoker.

GGPoker’s posted satellite schedule runs from June 28, 2026 to August 23, 2026 (UTC +0), with weekday $5 daily satellites feeding $33 steps, weekday $33 steps into a $215 weekly final (2 seats guaranteed), a Saturday freebuy (4x $33 daily steps guaranteed), and Sunday “last chance” and weekly final events.

The company said each event champion in CDMX México will also receive a $5,000 package to this year’s WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, in addition to the prize pool payout and a WSOP Circuit gold ring.

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