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ACR POKER UNLEASHES BIGGEST-EVER VENOM TOURNAMENT WITH A $12.5 MILLION GUARANTEED PRIZE POOL

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American poker players who like big poker and big action should clear their calendars for ACR Poker’s biggest tournament ever this spring! The popular online Venom tourney is back with a $12.5 Million guaranteed prize pool, the largest in the Venom’s 5-year history, and $2.5 Million larger than last year’s guarantee.

Running April 14th to May 1st, 2024, the $12.5 Million guaranteed Venom tournament represents the biggest online poker tournament the US has seen in almost 15 years. Sunday, April 14th will be the first of five Day 1 options. Day 2 will be on Monday, April 29th, followed by Day 3 on Tuesday, April 30th. The epic conclusion unfolds at the Final Table on Wednesday, May 1st, which will be live-streamed on ACR Poker’s Twitch channel with commentary from Justin Kelly and a host of other poker guests.

The champion of the Venom’s 5th Anniversary tournament is guaranteed at least $1 Million, marking a milestone event that is anticipated to create at least three millionaires this year, and offering aspiring players the chance to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner Brandon Lulov ‘S3L3NAGOM3ZZ’. The US poker pro triumphed over a 3,522 strong field to win the $1,577,970 top prize, navigating through a Final Table that featured notable players like ACR Pro John Van Fleet ‘Apestyles’ and high-stakes pro Chris Hunichen ‘2Rich2Care’.

“Jumping into prestigious tournaments like the Venom is hands-down the best way to improve your game and feel the excitement of big tournament action,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With $12.5 million up for grabs and lots of ways to qualify for as little as $0 through freerolls and satellites, there’s never been a better time to have your ‘One Time’ and take a shot at ACR’s biggest tourney ever. See you at the tables.”

This year’s Venom direct buy-in is $2,650, however there are plenty of other cheaper ways for players to get their seat. These include The Beast and Step tournaments, as well as hundreds of seats up for grabs through Venom Fever satellites.

 

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THE 56th ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER® SETS NEW RECORDS

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The 2025 WSOP sets unprecedented benchmarks across entries, prize money, and payouts, solidifying its status as the pinnacle of live tournament poker

After eight weeks of thrilling competition, the 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP®) at the Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas officially concluded on July 16. The 2025 series has once again redefined live tournament poker, shattering multiple all-time records and further cementing its legendary status.

“The poker renaissance was on full display at the 2025 WSOP,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “If you missed the amazing action, the good news is that you can inevitably expect bigger and better next year. A sincere thank you to every player and staffer who came to Las Vegas and made this a summer to remember.”

The action-packed summer on the Las Vegas Strip featured appearances from a host of celebrities and poker legends, all vying for poker’s most coveted prize: the WSOP gold bracelet. In addition to the strong turnout, the 2025 WSOP will be remembered for the launch of the revolutionary WSOP+ app, which virtually eliminated registration lines throughout the summer and greatly enhanced the WSOP experience for the entire playing community.

 

2025 WSOP By the Numbers – A Historic Summer

This year’s WSOP delivered staggering figures, setting several new all-time records across the board:

  • 246,960 entries – The most all-time entries for a single WSOP series

  • $481,761,879 – The largest total prize money awarded in WSOP history

  • 37,311 places paid – The highest number of unique payouts in series history

  • 43 – The number of $1M+ prizes won across the 2025 series

  • Event #53: Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold’em attracted 11,996 entries, setting a new record for the largest $1,500 buy-in field in live tournament poker history

  • Event #89: Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em saw 3,797 entries, becoming the largest $3,000 buy-in field ever

  • Event #86: Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha drew 5,284 entries, establishing itself as the largest PLO field in live tournament poker history

  • 57 events exceeded $2+ million prize pools – An all-time record for the series

  • 9 events exceeded $10+ million prize pools – An all-time record for the series

Although this year’s summer tournament is over, the excitement continues with the WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C) 2025 Season Part 2 already underway, and the return of WSOP Paradise this winter in the Bahamas from Dec. 4 to 18. Additionally, WSOP Europe (WSOP-E) runs from Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, with the WSOP-E Main Event beginning on Oct. 3.

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WPT® Global Returns as Title Sponsor for Triton SUPER HIGH ROLLER SERIES Jeju II

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The high-stakes action is back in South Korea on the heels of the recently
unveiled Triton One Series

The Super High Roller Series returns to Jeju, September 8–23, 2025, with another nosebleed schedule and non-stop live stream coverage. WPT® Global proudly continues its strong relationship with Triton as the event’s title sponsor.

Super High Roller Series Jeju II: What’s on the Cards

Super High Roller Series Jeju II brings a monolith of a schedule from September 8 to 23, with buy-ins ranging from $25,000 to $150,000. The action kicks off on September 9 with Event 1, the WPT Global Slam, featuring a $25,000 buy-in.

The $100,000 Main Event, Event 9, begins on September 16 and is expected to draw the biggest names and deepest stacks of the series. Players and fans can expect poker’s most notorious faces, from Phil Ivey to Jesse Lonis, chasing titles at one of the most prestigious series in the industry.

Xuan Liu Makes History for WPTG in Montenegro

Earlier this year, former WPT Global Ambassador Xuan Liu made poker history by becoming the first female Triton champion. She defeated Daniel Dvoress heads-up in the $25,000 WPT Global Slam in May, earning $860,000. The event drew 155 entries and generated a $3,875,000 prize pool, marking a career-best score for Liu and placing her 15th on the Women’s All-Time Money List.

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Stretch Network Launches “Lift Only Up SN” Limited NFT Collection

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Stretch Network has introduced a bold new player engagement experience through a limited-time NFT collection — “Lift Only Up SN” — launched in collaboration with the NFT marketplace Ortak.

This jackpot-driven experience offers players a fresh way to interact with your platform beyond traditional gameplay. Each NFT in the collection is more than just a digital collectible — it gives players an ongoing chance to win surprise jackpots, randomly distributed over a 6-month period. This dynamic mechanic boosts retention and engagement by combining the thrill of poker with the suspense of unexpected jackpot drops.

In addition, players can design, create and sell their own NFTs directly on Ortak’s intuitive platform — unlocking new revenue streams and fostering community creativity.

For online poker operators seeking modern engagement tools, Stretch Network’s collaboration with Ortak delivers a powerful fusion of poker and digital collectibles.

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