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ACR Poker Venom Series 2026: The Canadian Player's Guide
- ACR Poker Venom offers a $10M guarantee in April 2026.
- Two events: NL Hold'em and PL Omaha Mystery Bounties.
- Qualify for free through multiple satellite options.
ACR Poker Venom April 2026: NLH and PLO Mystery Bounty events with a combined $10M guarantee on the Winning Poker Network
(credit: ACR Poker)
The ACR Poker Venom is one of the biggest online poker tournaments accessible to Canadian players right now. This guide covers the full April 2026 schedule, every qualification route from $0, how Mystery Bounties change your strategy on Day 2, and what the Venom Vault promotion offers before a single flight begins. Whether you play regularly on the Winning Poker Network or are considering your first major online tournament, everything you need to make a decision is on this page.
What Is the ACR Poker Venom?
The Venom is Americas Cardroom's flagship tournament series, running on the Winning Poker Network (WPN) since 2019 and available to Canadian players without geographic restriction. The current format runs two simultaneous events, a No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty and a Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty, with a combined $10 million guarantee and a fixed $2,650 buy-in. The satellite infrastructure means Canadian players can qualify from $0 without ever touching the direct buy-in.
Venom Events In April 2026
| Event | Guarantee | Top Bounty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLH Mystery Bounty | $8,000,000 | $500,000.00 | $5,000 |
| PLO Mystery Bounty | $2,000,000 | $200,000 | $5,000 |
| Combined | $10,000,000 | — | — |
Full Venom Schedule
| Flight | Date | Day | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1A | April 12 | Sunday | 12:05 PM |
| Day 1B | April 16 | Thursday | 12:05 PM |
| Day 1C | April 19 | Sunday | 12:05 PM |
| Day 1D | April 23 | Thursday | 12:05 PM |
| Bonus Flight | April 25 | Saturday | 12:05 PM |
| Day 1E | April 26 | Sunday | 12:05 PM |
| Day 2 | April 27 | Monday | 1:05 PM |
| Final Table | April 28 | Tuesday | 4:05 PM |
Tournament Structure
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Starting stack | |
| Early blind levels | |
| Levels 22 to 36 | 15 minutes |
| Levels 37 and above | 20 minutes |
| Late registration | |
| Day 1 ends | |
| Mystery Bounties activate | Day 2 only |
At 187.5 big blinds, the starting stack is significantly deeper than standard WPN tournaments, which typically begin between 50,000 and 100,000 chips. More depth means more post-flop decisions and fewer situations where stack pressure forces all-in-or-fold poker early on.
Mystery Bounty Format: Phase by Phase
Half of every buy-in funds the bounty pool. The other half builds the standard prize pool.
Day 1 (all flights):
- Zero bounties awarded at any point during Day 1
- Every elimination is chips only, no envelope draws
- Multi-entry permitted across all six flights
- Surviving stacks from different flights combine automatically for Day 2
Day 2 onward:
- Every Day 2 starter is already in the money before cards are dealt
- Each player eliminated awards the winner a randomly drawn bounty envelope
- NLH bounty range: $5,000 minimum to $500,000 maximum
- PLO bounty range: $5,000 minimum to $200,000 maximum
- No player's bounty value is known to anyone until the envelope is revealed
Why this matters: In January 2026, runner-up 'BALDOUS' drew the $500,000 and $150,000 top envelopes in the NLH event and took home $1,240,310 total. The official champion received $728,281. The format creates genuine equity for every player at the Day 2 table regardless of chip stack.
How to Qualify: Every Path Available to Canadian Players
How to Qualify: Every Path Available to Canadian Players
Venom Fever runs April 7 to 26 and guarantees 687 seats at $2,650 each across all satellite formats.
All Satellite Paths
| Path | Min Entry | Seats Guaranteed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeroll Pipeline | $0 | 210 NLH + 30 PLO | |
| Direct Satellites | $33+ | 310 NLH + 42 PLO | |
| Beast Tournaments | $95 (Sundays) | 95 NLH | |
| Venom Madness | $16.50 | 20 NLH | |
| Poison Path | $0.80 | Unlimited |
Venom Freeroll Satellites 2026: $0 to a $2,650 Seat
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $0 Freeroll | $5.50 Super Sat | $55 Mega Sat | $2,650 seat |
| Standard | $0 Freeroll | $11 Super Sat | $109 Mega Sat | $2,650 seat |
| Mid | $0 Freeroll | $33 Super Sat | $290 Mega Sat | $2,650 seat |
| High | $0 Freeroll | $66 Super Sat | $630 Mega Sat | $2,650 seat |
The Poison Path
| Step | Format | Buy-In | Advances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Survivor Flip | $0.80 | 1 of 8 |
| 2 | Survivor Flip | $6 | 1 of 8 |
| 3 | Survivor Flip | $46 | 1 of 8 |
| 4 | Survivor Flip | $350 | 1 of 8 |
| 5 | Venom Day 1 | $2,650 value | — |
The Venom Vault
The Venom Vault runs April 6 to 26. Every key opened guarantees a prize with no blank draws.
Prize Distribution
| Prize | Probability |
|---|---|
| Survivor Flips Step 1 ticket | 90% |
| Survivor Flips Step 2 ticket | 9.5% |
| Survivor Flips Step 3 ticket | 0.4% |
| Survivor Flips Step 4 ticket | 0.055% |
| Golden Ticket ($2,650 Venom seat) | 0.045% |
Free Venom Vault Key Missions
| Mission | Keys Earned |
|---|---|
| Play 25 raked cash game hands in a day | 3 |
| Play 25 raked Blitz Poker hands in a day | 3 |
| Play real money for 15 consecutive days | 6 |
| Refer a friend | 10 |
| Hit a Royal Flush using both hole cards | 10 |
| Play real money for 10 consecutive days | 3 |
| Play real money for 5 consecutive days | 2 |
| Play 5 real-money tournaments in a day | 1 |
| Play 3 Survivor Flips in a day | 1 |
| Play Blitz, cash, and a tournament in one day | 1 |
| Win with 7-2 offsuit at showdown (NLHE) | 1 |
| Win with 4-2 offsuit at showdown (NLHE) | 1 |
New Player Welcome Offer
Canadian players making a first deposit of $25 or more receive 7 free Venom Vault keys delivered over three days (3 on Day 1, 2 on Day 2, 2 on Day 3) plus a 100% Welcome Bonus up to $2,000. ACR accepts deposits in Canadian dollars via credit card, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and over 60 other cryptocurrencies.
ACR Poker Venom Series Winners
| Edition | Guarantee | Prize Pool | Winner | 1st Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2019 | $5M | $6.38M | THEBIGKID | $1,049,283 |
| Aug 2020 | $7M | $9.68M | TRT-VITOR | $1,542,024 |
| Aug 2022 | $10M | $10.04M | MANUMA29 | $1,169,951 |
| Apr 2024 | $12.5M | $12.61M | Dominik Nitsche | $1,818,044 |
| Jan 2025 | $10M | $10.89M | S1NISTRO | $748,547 |
| Aug 2025 | $10M | $10.55M | IamYorFather | $710,163+ |
| Jan 2026 | $10M | $11.27M | MatasSembolas | $728,281 |
Start Your Journey to Venom Series Today!
Six Day 1 flights, a $10M guarantee, a $500,000 top bounty, and entry paths starting at zero make the April 2026 Venom the most accessible high-value tournament available to Canadian online poker players right now. Day 2 is Monday April 27 and every player at that table is already cashing before a hand is dealt. Join ACR Poker and start your Venom journey today!
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ACR Venom Series FAQ
Can Canadian players enter the ACR Poker Venom?
Yes. ACR Poker and the Winning Poker Network accept players from all Canadian provinces without restriction. Deposits are supported in Canadian dollars via credit card, bank transfer, and over 60 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Withdrawals process to the same methods with no geographic limitations for Canadian accounts.
Is it possible to qualify for the Venom without spending money?
Yes, two zero-cost paths exist. The Freeroll Pipeline begins with a free daily freeroll in the Venom Fever lobby and progresses through Super Satellites and Mega Satellites to a full $2,650 Venom seat. The Venom Vault gives every registered player one free key on April 6, with additional keys earned through free daily in-client missions. One of those keys could be a Golden Ticket worth a direct $2,650 entry. No deposit is required to start either path.
What happens if I bust a Day 1 flight?
Busting one Day 1 flight does not eliminate you from the tournament. The April 2026 Venom runs six Day 1 flights through April 26, including a Bonus Flight on April 25. Late registration stays open for approximately five hours per flight, giving Canadian players in all time zones ample time to satellite back in and re-enter on a subsequent flight.
How do Mystery Bounties work and when do they start?
Mystery Bounties are completely inactive throughout Day 1. No bounty envelopes are drawn at any point before Day 2. Once Day 2 begins on April 27, every player you eliminate at the table awards you a randomly drawn bounty envelope from the shared prize pool. In the NLH Venom, envelope values run from $5,000 minimum to $500,000 maximum. Each player's bounty stays unknown to everyone until the moment the envelope is opened after an elimination.
Can I play multiple Day 1 flights and combine all my chips?
Yes. Multi-entry is permitted across all six Day 1 flights and any chips you accumulate from surviving multiple flights are automatically merged into a single combined stack before Day 2. All tickets must be held on one WPN account. Canadian players using ACR sister skins such as BlackChip Poker or Ya Poker should consolidate all tickets to a single account before Day 1A on April 12.
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