ONLINE POKER site ACR Poker recently announced a new game to join the site’s many offerings. A fast-paced game mode, Survivor Flips introduces an innovative twist on traditional poker formats, allowing players to win their way into major tournaments in a matter of minutes.
To celebrate the game’s debut, ACR Poker is offering players a way to explore the new format through a massive $500,000 guaranteed Survivor Flips Tournament set to start on February 5th. ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker describes Survivor Flips as “fast, intense, and just plain fun” — the ideal game mode for those looking to win big as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, ACR Pro Katie Lindsay, who was also part of the testing group for Survivor Flips, compliments the game’s pace and the ability to go deep in a tournament after just a few minutes of play.
The tournament begins with Phase 1, which will start when eight players are registered. Each player is dealt three hole cards, with 20 seconds to quickly discard one. The flop, turn, and river cards are then dealt, and the player with the weakest hand is eliminated. This can stretch to multiple players in case of a tie. The process repeats until only one champion remains and moves on to Phase 2. Phase 2 players will then compete for a share of the $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. All Phase 2 players must have won a Phase 1 Survival Flip to qualify, as no direct buy-ins are allowed.
This is just one of the many ways ACR Poker aims to innovate the game and increase the stakes for avid players who are looking to challenge themselves.
Formerly known as Americas Cardroom, ACR Poker was founded in 2001 and has its headquarters in San José, Costa Rica. The company is a subsidiary of the Winning Poker Network and is active in parts of the US, Canada, Latin America, and several other countries.
In 2017, ACR Poker expanded its payment options to include more than 60 cryptocurrencies in response to Bitcoin’s rising popularity. CEO Phil Nagy made the company implement agile practices in its website and software interface development, leading ACR to rank seventh in the world according to online poker traffic site PokerScout.com.
Today, ACR Poker is home to many renowned poker professionals. The list includes 2003 WSOP Champion Chris Moneymaker, Ebony Kenney, Big Brother Canada winner Jon Pardy, and Polish poker pro Monika Zukowicz. These ACR Pros frequently show up at ACR events and tournaments, including the various Venom tournaments. Players can easily sign up on ACR’s homepage to get started on the site’s many big-stakes tournaments.
Below, we’ll take a look at some of the ways ACR Poker continues to innovate in the online poker market:
ACR’S UNIQUE BANKING METHODS
One of the many ways ACR Poker continues to stand out among other online poker rooms is by offering flexible banking methods for users and players. The site supports multiple secure and convenient banking methods depending on your area, including credit and debit cards, e-Wallets, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies. There is also a check cashout option for withdrawing your winnings.
As previously mentioned, ACR Poker supports more than 60 cryptocurrencies, joining many other crypto casinos around the world. According to a study published in the Risks journal, 780 online casinos, sportsbooks, bingos, and poker rooms accept five of the biggest cryptocurrencies in the world, a 21% increase in the past two years. Between 2014 and 2017, crypto casinos facilitated over 24 billion bets, totaling $4 billion.
ACR’S SECURITY POLICIES
Meanwhile, ACR Poker is also continuously improving and updating the site’s security measures. To uphold game integrity and safety, ACR Poker’s defense plan includes keeping player information up-to-date. A Captcha feature is also implemented to help throw off bots and fight fraudsters. ACR Poker also records gameplay to spot suspicious behavior and patterns, a common anti-cheat practice even in online video game servers.
In case a player breaks the site’s rules, ACR Poker immediately starts an investigation. During this period, the suspect account is temporarily deactivated until the investigation concludes. The investigation includes studying a player’s gameplay and hand history, as well as video recordings of the player’s previous sessions in case of drastic changes in player behavior and outcomes.
ACR TOURNAMENTS
ACR Poker’s site is especially geared towards poker enthusiasts and players looking to make big plays in high-stakes tournaments. Aside from a $2,000 Welcome Bonus for newcomers, the site constantly introduces promotions, such as daily rewards for a chance to buy into Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments.
On January 15, ACR Poker launched its flagship Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments with up to $500,000 in bounties. The tournaments offer No Limits Hold’em and Omaha Hold’em players a chance to compete for a share of $10 million in guaranteed prices. Players can enter multiple Day 1 flights to build their stacks towards ACR Poker’s No Limit Hold’em Venom tournament, which boasts a massive $8 million guarantee.
As technologies continue to improve, it’ll be interesting to see how ACR Poker will innovate the game and its offerings for loyal players and competitive poker enthusiasts, whether through tournaments or security updates. If you liked this post, you can check out BostonMan Magazine’s Alden Report, “Chasing Even” post, which likens life’s challenges to poker hand dealings.
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Soufiane Boutirg, aka “Lil Boss” or “Pit Boss” loves the casino life and everything that comes with it. His favorite casinos are Encore in Boston and Borgata in Atlantic City.
You can also join “Pit Boss” anytime in an on-line poker game in America’s Cardroom. You can find Lil Boss at Lucca on Tuesday, Empire on Wednesday, The Grand on Thursday, Caveau/Mariel Underground on Friday, Big Night Live on Saturday and Memoire on Sunday. On Monday he sleeps.
