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VENOM FEVER GUARANTEES HUNDREDS OF SEATS TO ACR POKER’S DUAL VENOM PKO TOURNEYS IN OCTOBER
The $5 Million NLH PKO and $1.5 Million PLO PKO Venom tourneys are set to begin this October at ACR Poker. And now the popular worldwide poker site is making it easier for players to secure their $2,650 seats to these massive tourneys via their Venom Fever promotion.
From October 6th to 27th, Venom Fever satelites are guaranteeing over 700 seats (worth $2,650 each) to the NLH PKO Venom and the PLO PKO Venom, with both tourneys kicking off Day1A on Sunday, October 13th.
“We get that a $2,650 buy-in is a lot for most players, which is why our Venom Fever satellites are a great way to qualify for much less,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With both Venom PKO’s just around the corner, there are tons of cheaper ways to grab your seat, with paths starting at $0. These tourneys are going to be epic, so make sure you don’t miss out.”
A total of 644 seats are guaranteed for the NLH PKO Venom and 71 seats for the PLO PKO Venom via Yenom Fever satellites. Included are the Beast, Venom Madness, Direct Satellites, and Mega Satellites.
Players can get in on the NLH PKO Venom action in ACR Poker’s weekly Beast tournament taking place on October 6th, 13th and 20th at 6:05pm ET–with 85 total seats up for grabs. The first tourney guarantees 25 seats, and players can buy-in for $95 or win a free seat by placing on the weekly Beast leaderboard.
In addition, Venom Madness satellites offer a chance to enter for $16.50, with 20 total seats guaranteed. The first multi-flight tourney runs from October 1st to 12th, offering 10 guaranteed seats. What’s more, Mega Satellites will run from October 6th – 27th, guaranteeing 232 seats with paths starting at $0. Players can also participate in daily Direct Satellites (buy-ins from $33), which guarantee 307 seats.
For those looking to join the PLO PKO Venom, players can take advantage of daily Direct Satellites, guaranteeing 41 seats with buy-ins starting at $290. Additionally, Mega Satellites will guarantee 30 seats and opportunities to qualify for free.
While the Dual Venom PKO tourneys may be the main events, Moneymaker noted there’s plenty of more action through Venom Special tourneys on each Day 1, with over $11 million total guaranteed Players looking to warm up for the Dual Venom PKO tourneys can also join the $1 Million GTD Venom Warmup, running from October 1st-27th, with a buy-in of $66.
2025 WSOP
THE 56th ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER® SETS NEW RECORDS

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:
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246,960 entries – The most all-time entries for a single WSOP series
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$481,761,879 – The largest total prize money awarded in WSOP history
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37,311 places paid – The highest number of unique payouts in series history
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43 – The number of $1M+ prizes won across the 2025 series
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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
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Event #89: Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em saw 3,797 entries, becoming the largest $3,000 buy-in field ever
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Event #86: Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha drew 5,284 entries, establishing itself as the largest PLO field in live tournament poker history
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57 events exceeded $2+ million prize pools – An all-time record for the series
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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

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

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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