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ACR POKER BANS THE USE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES AND TOOLS THAT FACILITATE REMOTE VIEWING AS PART OF SECURITY UPGRADE

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ACR Poker, the leading online poker operator, today began implementing a new set of stringent rules that include banning the use of virtual machines and prohibiting real-time screen share tools that the company has found to be used by a small number of players to work together in ways that gave them an unfair advantage in certain games and certain tournament situations.

In July, ACR Poker sent direct warning communications to all the players known to have been using such devices (some for legitimate training purposes), informing those players that ACR Poker will no longer allow such use in conjunction with running ACR Poker beginning August 3rd.

This decision to eliminate the use of virtual machines is part of a range of additional measures designed to improve the gameplay experience for the wider poker ecosystem.

The changes to the Terms & Conditions, which can be viewed here, come into effect immediately, and players who violate the policy will receive one warning on the first offence, and account suspensions or permanent bans and potential confiscation of funds on further offences. Notably, a no virtual machine ban means ACR Poker software must be accessed and run directly from a native hard drive.

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In addition to virtual machines, the changes also prohibit the use of tools that allow players to remotely access another computer or operating system, such as Team Viewer, and any physical or virtual environments or devices that assist in the circumvention of ACR Poker’s new security measures.

ACR Poker intends for this action to help ensure a level playing field on ACR as it works tirelessly to uncover bad actors and cheats as they attempt to find vulnerabilities in our game security and integrity platform and people.

ACR Poker engages sophisticated artificial intelligence and machine learning programs to identify bad actors, enlists dozens of game security and integrity specialists working full-time, and also leverages the input of hundreds of players when they report suspicious activities by players on the site. Combined, these efforts match those of the other major online poker sites and provide the best assurance that ACR Poker is among the safest and most secure sites.

One recent investigation spurred by player information revealed evidence of multiple accounts involved in coordinated violations of ACR’s terms of service. As a result, eight accounts were banned for collusion, and an additional 25 related accounts were banned as a precaution due to suspicious activities and their ties to the eight banned accounts.

ACR Poker has already taken appropriate measures to address any harm caused. A total of $184,000 has been reallocated, and tournament results have been corrected to ensure fairness among impacted players. ACR Poker sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused and continues to invest heavily in technology and processes to proactively detect and investigate any potential violations in order to deliver enhanced player security.

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“I’m sad that we have to engage in this high-tech game of Whack a Mole, but it’s important for us to try to stay ahead of the bad guys,” said Chris Moneymaker, ACR Poker Pro. “I’ve been playing online poker for more than 20 years now, and just as the cheaters get more sophisticated, so have the poker rooms. ACR invests heavily in technology and people to deliver as fair a game as any of the major sites.”

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VENOM FEVER SATELLITES GUARANTEE HUNDREDS OF SEATS TO ACR POKER’S $10 MILLION GTD MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOM EVENTS

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ACR Poker is kicking off the new year with two massive Mystery Bounty Venom events, boasting $10 million in total guarantees. And now the popular worldwide poker site’s Venom Fever promotion is giving players an easier, more affordable way to lock in their $2,650 seats to these major tournaments.

The Venom Fever satellites, available until Sunday, February 2nd, are awarding over 800 seats, each worth $2,650, for the $8 million NLH and $2 million PLO Venom events that both begin with Day1A on Sunday, January 19th. Included are the Beast, Venom Madness, Mega Satellites, and Direct Satellites.

“Our Venom Fever satellites are the perfect way to secure your $2,650 Venom seat for much less or even free,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Packed with substantial prize money, exciting bounties, and tons of chances to qualify, January’s Mystery Bounty Venom events are going to be huge—don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.” 

For the $8 million NLH Venom event, players can join ACR Poker’s weekly Beast tournament taking place on Sunday, January 12th, 19th and 26th at 5:05pm ET—with 95 total seats up for grabs. The next tourney guarantees 25 seats, and players can buy-in for $95 or qualify for free by climbing the weekly Beast leaderboard.

In addition, Mega Satellites will guarantee a whopping 262 seats from Saturday, January 18th to Sunday, February 2nd, with pathways starting as low as $0. The Venom Madness satellite offers a chance to enter for $16.50 from Sunday, January 12th to Saturday, February 1st, with 10 total seats guaranteed. Players can also take part in daily Direct Satellites that guarantee 369 total seats, with buy-ins from $33.

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For those looking to join the $2 million PLO Venom, players can participate in daily Direct Satellites, guaranteeing 42 seats with buy-ins starting at $207.50. To top it off, $290 buy-in Mega Satellites will guarantee 30 total seats, with opportunities to qualify for free.

Although the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms take center stage, there’s still plenty of action this January with ACR Poker’s $500,000 guaranteed Venom Warmup. It has flights running Sunday, January 12th through Sunday, February 2nd, with a buy-in of just $55. Players can also take advantage of the Venom Vault promotion for a chance to win a free $2,650 seat to the Mystery Bounty Venom tourneys.

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CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ACR POKER’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL MULTI-DAY PKO TOURNEY

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2024-Poker players looking to celebrate the holidays and unwrap big wins are heading to ACR Poker. The popular worldwide poker site is kicking off the festivities with its Christmas Special Multi-Day progressive knockout (PKO) tournament, starting Sunday, December 22nd.

Featuring a $55 buy-in, a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, and a variety of flights to choose from, the Christmas Special Multi-Day PKD is designed to easily slot into any schedule, making it ideal for players looking to make the most of the holidays while competing for huge prize money and bounties.

“Our Christmas Special PKO tourney offers players a chance to dive into exciting poker action and earn big cash rewards over the festive period, all for just $55,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Check out the flexible schedule of flights and compete for your share of the $200K GTD prize pool to kick start your new year.”

The first flight begins on Sunday, December 22nd at 2:05pm ET, with the final flight on Sunday, December 29th at 12:05pm ET, and Day 2 action wrapping up the tourney in a festive finale later that day at 4:05pm ET. Players who want to spice things up can also explore staking another player or selling part of their action.

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PLAY AND WATCH POKER PROS IN ACTION DURING ACR POKER’S EXCLUSIVE MEET-UP GAME THIS THURSDAY

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Poker players can get ready for a fun experience at the tables as ACR Poker will be hosting a special Meet-up Game this Thursday, November 7th.

Featuring ACR Pros like Chris Moneymaker and Chris Moorman, alongside ACR Ambassadors Rene Nezhoda and Casey Nezhoda, the ACR Pro/Ambassador Meet-up Game will cater to players of all levels with a range of cash games, from micro to high stakes.

On Thursday, November 7th at 2pm ET, poker fans can tune in to catch all the excitement online on ACR Poker’s Twitch channel as the pros battle it out in random matchups throughout the stream.

For a chance to jump in on the action and compete, players can simply grab the password from any of the ACR Pros’ social media channels on the event day. Those who just choose to watch will see many of the Pros sharing their poker wisdom throughout the stream.

“We’ve got something for everyone at this ACR Pro/Ambassador Meet-up Game, from micro to high stakes cash games. Whether you’re there to just watch or beat the pros, it’s going to be an event to remember,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Be sure to grab the password from any ACR Pro’s social media account, as you won’t want to miss out. And hey, if you’re not at my table, I hope you crush it!”

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