$15M Venom Explosion: Mystery Bounty Madness Takes Over

ACR Poker is going all-in for its 25th anniversary with the biggest Venoms in platform history. From August 13 to September 2, the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms bring $15,000,000 guaranteed, a $12M NLH Venom, a $3M PLO Venom, top bounties of $500,000 and $250,000, plus more than 1,500 guaranteed seats through Venom Fever qualifiers.

Americas Cardroom is making serious noise this summer, especially during the ongoing World Series of Poker, where the Main Event starts today. The ACR Poker pros have already delivered strong early results at the 2026 WSOP, with Alex Foxen also in a promising position in the WSOP Player of the Year race.

ACR Poker is also going beyond the felt with Kicking Back, a new High Times docuseries that connects soccer, cannabis culture, and local fan communities during the 2026 World Cup in North America. As an official sponsor of the series, ACR Poker is adding another major piece to its 25th anniversary campaign and expanding its summer spotlight beyond poker alone.

But that is still far from the full story. ACR Poker has even bigger news lined up for the virtual felt after the World Series of Poker, and the next chapter of its summer campaign could be one of the biggest yet.

Biggest Venoms in ACR History

For its 25th anniversary celebration, ACR Poker is raising the stakes with the biggest Venom tournament lineup in its history. From August 13 to September 2, players can chase the massive $15,000,000 Dual Mystery Bounty Venom, featuring two major events, huge bounty prizes, eight Day 1 flights, and more than 1,500 guaranteed seats through Venom Fever qualifiers.

The setup is simple but massive: two Venoms, $15 million guaranteed, and Mystery Bounties big enough to change a player’s entire series with a single knockout. ACR Poker is also adding more than $10 million in added-value Venom Specials throughout the festival, starting Monday, August 17. The headline event is the $12,000,000 GTD NLH Mystery Bounty Venom, featuring a $2,650 buy-in and a massive $500,000 top Mystery Bounty. 

Omaha players also get their own major spotlight with the $3,000,000 GTD PLO Mystery Bounty Venom. This event also comes with a $2,650 buy-in and features a huge $250,000 top Mystery Bounty.

Starting on Day 2, every knockout reveals a Mystery Bounty, turning each elimination into a potential series-defining moment. One K.O. could unlock a life-changing payout. Together, the NLH and PLO Venoms create the largest combined Venom duo ACR Poker has ever offered and one of the biggest reasons yet to start chasing a seat.

Dual Mystery Bounty Venom schedule

Please note: There is no Day 3 for the PLO event.

More Flights, More Chances, More Pressure

The Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms will feature eight Day 1 flights, giving players more opportunities than ever to qualify, build a stack, and reach the money. The schedule begins on Thursday, August 13, and continues through Sunday, August 30, with Day 2 set for Monday, August 31. The NLH Venom then continues with Day 3 on Tuesday, September 1, before both Final Tables take place on Wednesday, September 2.

That expanded flight schedule matters. Players can choose the dates that fit their grind, take multiple shots, and try to carry the biggest possible stack into Day 2. Even better, players can enter multiple Day 1 flights and combine qualifying stacks for Day 2. In a Mystery Bounty format, that can be a major advantage. A bigger stack means more pressure, more all-in leverage, and more chances to score knockouts once the bounty stage begins.

Make Day 2 and You’re Already Paid

One of the strongest parts of the format is simple: every player who reaches Day 2 is already in the money. Survive a Day 1 flight, advance to Day 2, and the cash is locked up before the Mystery Bounty hunt even begins. From there, the tournament shifts into a powerful mix of survival, aggression, and opportunity. You are already paid. Now it is time to hunt bounties.

Mystery Bounty Changes Everything

Mystery Bounty tournaments add a completely different level of tension to major-event poker. In a traditional tournament, the biggest money is usually waiting at the top of the payout ladder. In a Mystery Bounty format, the prize dynamic changes once the bounty phase begins on Day 2. From that point on, every knockout gives players a chance to reveal a hidden bounty prize.

That means one elimination can be worth more than several pay jumps. One bounty pull can turn a solid tournament run into a career-defining score. And with a massive $500,000 top Mystery Bounty in the NLH Venom, every knockout carries serious headline potential.

Mystery Bounty Madness Hits ACR

The $15 Million Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms are officially here and they are the biggest Venoms in ACR Poker history. The numbers speak for themselves: $15 million guaranteed, a $12 million NLH Venom, a $3 million PLO Venom, top Mystery Bounties of $500,000 and $250,000, eight Day 1 flights, stack combining, every Day 2 player already in the money, more than $10 million in added-value Venom Specials, and 1,500+ guaranteed seats through Venom Fever.

The guarantees are bigger. The bounties are bigger. The schedule is bigger. And the path to a seat is loaded with more opportunities than ever. Now only one question remains: are you ready to take your shot at the biggest Venoms ever?

QuickFacts by PokerStrategy

• 🏆 Series: ACR Poker Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms
• 🎉 Occasion: ACR Poker’s 25th Anniversary celebration
• 💰 Total Guarantee: $15,000,000
• 📅 Dates: August 13 to September 2
• 🃏 Main Format: Mystery Bounty
• 💵 Buy-In: $2,650 for both Venom events
• 🔥 NLH Venom: $12,000,000 guaranteed
• 🎁 Top NLH Mystery Bounty: $500,000
• 🌀 PLO Venom: $3,000,000 guaranteed
• 🎁 Top PLO Mystery Bounty: $250,000
• 🚀 Biggest Venoms Ever: Largest combined Venom duo in ACR Poker history
• ✈️ Day 1 Flights: Eight starting flights
• 📅 First Day 1: Thursday, August 13
• 📅 Final Day 1: Sunday, August 30
• 💸 Day 2: Monday, August 31
• ✅ Day 2 Value: Every Day 2 player is already in the money
• 🏁 Day 3: Tuesday, September 1 for the NLH Venom only
• 🏆 Final Tables: Wednesday, September 2
• 📚 Stack Combining: Players can enter multiple Day 1 flights and combine qualifying stacks for Day 2
• 🎯 Mystery Bounty Phase: Starts on Day 2
• 💥 Knockout Value: Every Day 2 knockout reveals a Mystery Bounty
• 🎟️ Venom Fever Qualifiers: More than 1,500 guaranteed seats available
• 💎 Added Value: More than $10,000,000 in Venom Specials
• 📅 Venom Specials Start: Monday, August 17
• ✅ Main Value: Bigger guarantees, huge hidden bounties, more starting flights, stack combining, added-value specials, and a major qualification path through Venom Fever