Bonuses are one of the easiest ways to get extra value on ACR Poker—but only if you actually clear them.
A lot of players claim a bonus and then forget about it, or don’t fully understand how it works. The result? Free money left on the table.
The good news is that clearing a bonus is straightforward—you just need to know what to look for and how it works.
And right now is a great time to take advantage of it. ACR Poker is offering a 100% welcome bonus up to $2,000, and with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms underway, there’s plenty of action to help you work through it.
How Bonus Clearing Works
At ACR Poker, bonuses are tied to your play through a simple system based on Award Points.
As you play real money cash games and tournaments, you earn 1 Award Point for every $1 spent in rake or tournament entry fees. Those points are then used to release your bonus in increments, typically at a rate of $1 for every 27.5 Award Points earned.
In other words, the more you play, the more of your bonus gets unlocked.
What to Keep in Mind
Every bonus comes with its own terms, so it’s important to check the details before you start playing. That said, here’s an example of how bonus clearing typically works on ACR Poker.
Bonuses are often released in small increments as you earn points, and there may be a set timeframe—such as 60 days—to clear the full amount. Not all fees always count, since some portions tied to promotions or points races may be excluded, and tournament fee contributions may not update instantly.
The exact terms can vary, which is why it’s always worth reviewing the conditions tied to your specific bonus.
How to Track Your Progress
One of the most overlooked parts of clearing a bonus is actually checking your progress.
It only takes a few seconds. Log in to the ACR Poker client and click My Account in the top right. From there, go to the Rewards tab and select the Bonuses card.
Inside, you’ll be able to see all your active bonuses, track your current progress, view detailed breakdowns, and check your bonus history in one place.
Staying on top of this helps you make sure you’re on pace to clear your bonus before time runs out.
Why Now Is a Good Time to Claim
With the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms running—featuring an $8 million GTD NLH event and a $2 million GTD PLO event—there’s plenty of action to help you clear your bonus.
If you haven’t claimed the 100% welcome bonus up to $2,000 yet, now is a great time to take advantage and start unlocking it through your regular play.