The Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms are underway on ACR Poker, and they’re two of the biggest events running right now.
You’ve got an $8 Million NLH, where knocking out just one player could spark a life-changing $500,000 bounty, and a $2 Million PLO, which ties ACR’s largest Omaha tournament ever, with a $200,000 top bounty ready to ignite.
The $2,650 buy-in is already strong value—but the reality is, you can get in for a fraction of that. With paths starting from $0, there are plenty of ways to take a shot without committing a full buy-in.
ACR Poker has built multiple ways to qualify for cheap, and with three flights still remaining, there’s still time to get in. Day 1D runs Thursday, April 23rd at 12:05pm ET, followed by a bonus flight on Saturday, April 25th at 12:05pm ET, and the final Day 1E on Sunday, April 26th at 12:05pm ET.
The main pathway right now is through Venom Fever satellites. These include Direct Satellites starting at $33, which are guaranteeing 310 seats for the NLH and 42 for the PLO, along with Mega Satellites that offer qualification paths starting from $0, with 210 NLH seats and 30 PLO seats guaranteed. If you’re looking for a straightforward route into a Venom seat, this is where most players will focus.
If you’re trying to get in for as little as possible, there are even cheaper options available. Survivor Flip Steps let you work your way toward a $2,650 seat with buy-ins starting at just $0.80, while Spin to Get In offers a slot-style format where spins start at $0.01 and can award Venom entries. There are also freerolls running that feed into higher-level satellites, giving you the chance to step your way into Super and Mega Satellites without putting much on the line upfront.
Another route worth mentioning is the Venom Vault. Every player gets a free Vault Key, which unlocks a guaranteed prize when used, including tournament tickets and even the Golden Ticket—a direct $2,650 Venom seat. You can also earn additional keys through challenges or exchange Combat Points for more chances to open the Vault.
The easiest way to navigate all of these options is inside the ACR Poker client. Searching “Venom Fever” will bring up the full schedule, including Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites, and all available step paths.
With the Venoms already underway and only a few flights left, this is the window to get in. Whether you’re starting from $33, spinning from pennies, or working your way up through steps, tickets, and freerolls, there are more ways than usual to turn a small buy-in into a seat.
If you’ve been thinking about taking a shot, you don’t need $2,650—you just need the right path.