Day 1B Brings Big Action in NLH PKO and PLO PKO
The highly anticipated The Venom tournament on ACR Poker is well underway, delivering another thrilling day of competition across two formats: No Limit Hold’em (NLH) PKO and Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) PKO. With guaranteed prize pools of $5 million and $1.5 million respectively, both events are attracting top players and generating excitement ahead of the final rounds.
Day 1B Results: NLH and PLO PKO Progress to Day 2
NLH PKO:
- 227 entries bought in for $2,650.
- 31 players advanced to Day 2, with Kadambah leading the pack with 8,730,337 chips.
PLO PKO:
- 56 entries competed for a chance to progress.
- 8 players moved forward, led by RUCosmonaut with 5,334,386 chips.
The journey continues with Day 1C scheduled for Sunday, October 20 at 1:05 PM ET, giving players more opportunities to qualify for Day 2.
The Venom: A Proven Tournament Legacy
Since its debut, The Venom NLH PKO has consistently surpassed its guaranteed prize pool. In January 2024, the event saw 2,839 entries, creating a prize pool of $7,097,500, far exceeding the $5 million guarantee.
This reputation makes The Venom one of the most trusted and exciting online poker events, offering players a chance to compete for massive rewards in both NLH and PLO formats.
The Venom Tournament Schedule: What’s Next?
NLH PKO – $5M GTD
- Buy-in: $2,650 | Starting stack: 300,000 chips
- Day 1A: 563 entries, 75 advanced
- Day 1B: 227 entries, 31 advanced
- Day 1C: Sunday, October 20 – 1:05 PM ET
- Day 1D: Thursday, October 24 – 1:05 PM ET
- Day 1E: Sunday, October 27 – 1:05 PM ET
- Day 2: Monday, October 28 – 1:05 PM ET
- Day 3: Tuesday, October 29 – 1:05 PM ET
- Final Table: Wednesday, October 30 – 4:05 PM ET
PLO PKO – $1.5M GTD
- Buy-in: $2,650 | Starting stack: 400,000 chips
- Day 1A: 120 entries, 13 advanced
- Day 1B: 56 entries, 8 advanced
- Day 1C: Sunday, October 20 – 1:05 PM ET
- Day 1D: Sunday, October 24 – 1:05 PM ET
- Day 1E: Sunday, October 27 – 1:05 PM ET
- Day 2: Monday, October 28 – 1:05 PM ET
- Final Table: Tuesday, October 29 – 4:05 PM ET
Blind levels for Day 1 last 20 minutes, increasing to 30 minutes for Day 2 and the final table. Late registration is open until Level 18 for both events.
Don’t Miss the Next Round of The Venom Action
The excitement continues with Day 1C this Sunday, giving players one more shot to qualify for the record-breaking prize pools. With multiple flights still available and big rewards on the line, The Venom is the perfect opportunity to test your skills against some of the best poker talent in the world.
