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ACR POKER SENDING AT LEAST 20 PLAYERS TO CHRIS MONEYMAKER’S LAND-BASED TOUR STOP IN ARUBA
As part of the successful land-based poker tour created by former WSOP Champ and current ACR Pro, Chris Moneymaker, ACR Poker is thrilled to announce that at least 20 players will be heading to the $200,000 GTD Moneymaker Tour Main Event in Aruba this October.
Moneymaker recently finished in 6th place in ACR Poker’s record-setting $12.5 Million Venom, taking home $382,007. He then followed it up with a magical win at Event #1 (GG Million$ Live) at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, pocketing $903,000 more.
“I’ve been really proud to wear the ACR Pro patch on the big stage lately,” stated Moneymaker. “I want to thank ACR Poker for their help in supporting my tour and it’s going to be great to see all the players competing in beautiful Aruba this fall.”
The Moneymaker Tour Aruba packages can be won in the Beast Tournament Mega Satellite on Sunday, June 9th at 6:05pm ET. Players can buy-in directly for $95 or qualify for free by ranking on ACR Poker’s Beast weekly leaderboard.
The Mega Satellite guarantees 20 packages worth $2,500 each, for $50,000 total. Each package includes a $1,500 entry to the $200,000 GTD Main Event, plus $1,000 for travel expenses that goes directly into the player account.
ACR Poker also supports the Moneymaker Tour on a weekly basis. They hold a $109 satellite qualifier every Sunday at 6:05pm ET that awards a $1,500 Main Event entry to a future tour stop.
For more information on the Moneymaker Tour Satellites, visit ACRPoker.eu.
For more info on the tour itself, visit the website at moneymakerpt.com.
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Aftermath Interactive and Hensel Grad Announce Strategic Agreement to Develop Skill-Based Poker Game for US
Aftermath Interactive AB, a Sweden-based independent game studio, and Hensel Grad P.C., a U.S. gaming law and advisory firm, announced a strategic agreement to develop a skill-based poker game for launch in the US.
The strategic agreement partners Aftermath Interactive’s innovative game development expertise with Hensel Grad’s deep knowledge of U.S. gaming laws and regulation. Together the companies will create a truly skill-based digital poker experience. The concept builds on Aftermath Interactive’s free-to-play game Hands of Victory which is currently in early soft-launch. Non-US players can try the game out by participating in tournaments hosted on the Challengermode platform.
“Our vision leverages patent-approved technology and our Hands of Victory IP to evolve poker as a competitive skill game and provide players with fun, new ways to showcase poker-related skills while competing for prize money. By introducing novel, skill-enhancing game mechanics, more action oriented, character-based gameplay and a dynamic, decision-based scoring system, we believe a pay-to-enter version of Hands of Victory can fill a profound hole in the US market. Thanks to this strategic agreement we can now explore various paths to deliver that vision transparently and in line with state and federal laws,” Kim Lund, CEO of Aftermath Interactive, said.
Hensel Grad will draw on its knowledge of gaming laws and regulations to help shape the pay-to-enter version of Hands of Victory game for the US in a manner that ensures the game qualifies as a game of skill under state laws.
“U.S. courts have long held that traditional poker is a game of chance and, therefore, subject to state gambling laws. The Hands of Victory game is different from traditional poker. It will equip players with a wide range of tactical tools to put an entertaining and engaging twist on poker and will be unlike any other game currently available to U.S. players,” Susan Hensel, Co-founder and Partner of Hensel Grad, said.
Aftermath Interactive is a start-up game studio run by gaming veterans with 50+ years combined experience in crafting, operating, and promoting games including gambling games. Hensel Grad is a firm established by former gaming regulators to assist gaming companies in navigating the often complex and disparate U.S. state-based regulatory environment. By agreeing to work together, the companies will optimize one another’s knowledge to offer U.S. poker players and other gamers a fresh opportunity to demonstrate and develop their game playing skills.
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GGPoker Launches Second Year Of microFestival Online Poker Series with $10 Million Guaranteed Prize Pool
GGPoker is thrilled to announce the return of its microFestival, the world’s largest micro stakes poker festival, running from June 23 through July 7, 2024. With an impressive $10 million in guaranteed tournament prizes, this year’s series promises to be even more exhilarating for poker enthusiasts of all levels.
GGPoker’s microFestival stands out as the premier online poker event for players with modest bankrolls, featuring No-Limit Holdem, Progressive Knockout (PKO) and Pot Limit Omaha tournaments with buy-ins from just $1. The highlight of the series is the $10.80 Mystery Bounty Main Event, which boasts a staggering $1 million guarantee and a top mystery bounty of $100,000.
Adding to the excitement, GGPoker has introduced a unique freeroll promotion to ensure every participant feels like a winner. Players who fail to cash in any microFestival event will receive a free ticket to one of three $5K freeroll tournaments held the following day. This “Second Chance” offer gives all players another opportunity to win cash prizes, reinforcing GGPoker’s commitment to providing exceptional value and entertainment. In total, 50 freerolls will be held, awarding $250,000 in prizes.
Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming series: “We are incredibly excited to bring back microFestival for a second year, with bigger and better tournaments and prizes. GGPoker’s goal has always been to make poker accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and with events starting at just $1, microFestival offers incredible value and excitement. Adding Second Chance freeroll tournaments is our way of thanking our players and ensuring everyone has multiple opportunities to win big.”
GGPoker’s microFestival 2024 is set to attract a diverse and dynamic field of players, from newcomers looking to dip their toes into online poker to seasoned veterans seeking to showcase their skills in a low-stakes environment. With a packed schedule of events and millions of dollars on the line, the series promises unforgettable moments and life-changing wins.
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ACR Poker is the place to be in June for those who love poker vacations. In addition to offering getaways to sunny Aruba and Las Vegas, they’re running their Punta Del Este satellites to Uruguay for the $1 Million GTD Enjoy Poker Series Main Event.
“We run these Uruguay satellites several times a year and they’re always a player favorite. These promise to be even better than normal because the Main Event is a supersized $1 Million GTD and we’re potentially giving you two cracks (entries) at it,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker.
The first two Punta del Este satellites are on Sunday, June 16 and 23 at 6:05 pm ET. They guarantee 12 total Full Packages to Uruguay, valued at $7000 each. Included are two $1650 entries to the $1 Million Main Event, airfare, a 10-night luxury hotel stay from August 2 to 12, spending money, and more.
The final satellite is on Sunday, July 14 at 3:05 pm ET. It guarantees 10 Main Event entries only, so it’s designed for players who live locally, or those who prefer to make their own travel arrangements.
Moneymaker noted that the Full Packages satellites are their Beast tournament. Players can buy-in for $95 or qualify for free by ranking on the weekly leaderboard. The Entry Only satellite has a $165 buy-in, but players can qualify via $16.50 daily Super Satellites from July 9-14.
In addition to all the thrilling poker action in Uruguay, players will have plenty of time for fun off the tables while staying at the 5-star Enjoy Punta del Este Resort and Casino. It has a breathtaking beach, countless amenities, upscale restaurants, and incredible nightlife.
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