Get Ready for the $10 Million GTD Venom on ACR Poker

Today marks the day of the beginning of the next Venom event on ACR Poker where at least $10,000,000 will be shared among the best performers.

It’s tough to think of a more popular online tournament series in recent years and, as is becoming the norm now, the guarantee continues to rise to ever greater heights.

This first Venom event of 2025 promises to deliver unparalleled excitement and massive prize pools.

We have the Venom Vault and Venom Fever promotions to win your way into the big tournaments at a knock down price.

Today sees the start of the Venom Warmup Day 1 starting flights before we move onto  the captivating dual mystery bounty tournaments — an $8 million GTD NL Hold’em event and a $2 million GTD PLO event.

The Venom Vault 

One of the standout features of this Venom event is the Venom Vault promotion. This innovative initiative allows players to unlock treasure chests filled with prizes and potentially secure a seat into the major tournaments without having to stump up the full buy-in.

How It Works

New players making their first deposit will receive seven keys when the funds clear. Make your first deposit of at least $25 before Sunday, January 19 and use them on the following schedule:

• Day 1 after first deposit: 3 keys can be used.
• Day 2 after first deposit: 2 keys can be used.
• Day 3 after first deposit: 2 keys can be used.

All keys must be used by Wednesday, January 22.

Existing players on the loyalty program can also purchase keys using Combat Points, ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate. Existing players in the rakeback program are not eligible.

Each key unlocks a treasure chest that may contain cash prizes, tournament tickets, or even entries into the $8 million guaranteed tournament.

The Venom Vault showcases ACR Poker’s imagination towards enhancing player experience and providing easily accessible pathways for participation in high-stakes events for average players who rarely get the chance to compete in events such as this.

Prizes range from a $1.10 Step Ticket, all the way up to a $2,650 Mystery Bounty Venom seat.

• Venom Ticket ($2,650) 1 in 2,219 odds
• Step 6 Ticket ($750) 1 in 2,219 odds
• Step 5 Ticket ($210) 1 in 2,219 odds
• Step 4 Ticket ($55) 1 in 2,219 odds
• Step 3 Ticket ($15) 1 in 444 odds
• Step 2 Ticket ($4) 1 in 14 odds
• Step 1 Ticket ($1) 1 in 1.08 odds

* The actual odds of winning may vary depending on the total number of entries claimed.

* These are approximate odds based on current prize distribution and may vary slightly.

Venom Fever Satellites

In addition to the Venom Vault promo, ACR Poker is also running Venom Fever satellites, offering players yet another pathway into the main Venom tournaments. These satellites are perfect for those who want to secure their spot at a fraction of the cost.

How Venom Fever Satellite Tournaments Work:

756 seats guaranteed to the $8 Million NL Hold’em:

• Daily direct satellites with 369 seats GTD. Buy-ins start at $33.
• MEGA satellites with 262 seats GTD. Qualify for $0 by following the path.
• Beast Satellites (January 5th-26th) with 115 seats GTD.
• Venom Madness Satellite with 10 seats GTD.

72 seats guaranteed to the $2 Million PLO:

• Daily direct satellites with 42 seats GTD. Buy-ins start at $207.50.
• MEGA satellites with 30 seats GTD. Qualify for $0 by following the path.

These satellite tournaments not only provide a cheap entry point but also create an exhilarating atmosphere as players compete fiercely for seats in one of online poker’s most prestigious events.

The Venom Warmup

To build excitement leading up to the main events, the Venom Warmup tournament Day 1 starting flights kick off today with at least $500,000 waiting to be won.

The Venom Warmup will feature a structure similar to that of the main event but at a lower buy-in of only $55.

A whopping 167 Day 1 flights running until February 2 will ensure that everyone has a chance at seizing a slice of glory for themselves.

Day 2 runs on February 2 with the final table playing until a finish the day after.

ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker said:

“The Venom Warmup offers great value at $55, with multiple Day 1 flights and a shot at a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. 

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to turn a small buy-in into a big win while getting ready for the massive Mystery Bounty Venom events in January. We can’t wait to see everyone join and take advantage of this opportunity.”

Dual Venom Mystery Bounty NLH & PLO Tournaments

This edition of the Venom showcases a fresh twist on the traditional format.

Not only have we got a double NL Hold’em and PLO event but they’re also the mystery bounty format, too.

In the mystery bounty format, every player who eliminates an opponent from the tournament will win a mystery bounty prize. The only question is how much will it be worth.

$8,000,000 GTD NLH ($2,650 buy-in)

• Top Bounty: $500,000
• Minimum Bounty: $5,000

$2,000,000 GTD PLO ($2,650 buy-in)

• Top Bounty: $200,000
• Minimum Bounty: $5,000

Dual Mystery Bounty Venom Schedule

Day 1A: Sunday, January 19th |12:05pm ET
Day 1B: Thursday, January 23rd | 12:05pm ET
Day 1C: Sunday, January 26th | 12:05pm ET
Day 1D: Thursday, January 30th | 12:05pm ET
Day 1E: Sunday, February 2nd | 12:05pm ET
Day 2: Monday, February 3rd | 1:05pm ET
Final Table: Tuesday, February 4th | 4:05pm ET