If you’re playing longer sessions or multi-tabling on ACR Poker, hotkeys can make a noticeable difference. Instead of clicking through every action, you can execute decisions instantly with your keyboard, which helps you stay focused and keep up the pace—especially in deeper runs.
That becomes even more important during big events like the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms currently running, where you could be playing for hours at a time in the $8 million GTD NLH event or the $2 million GTD PLO event. Small efficiencies add up over a long session.
What Hotkeys Do
Hotkeys are customizable keyboard shortcuts that let you perform common actions without using your mouse.
For example, instead of clicking the fold button, you can assign a key like F1 to fold instantly when it’s your turn. The same applies to calling, raising, adjusting bet sizes, and more.
Once you get used to them, everything feels faster and more streamlined.
How to Enable Hotkeys
Setting them up is simple.
Go to the Settings menu in the ACR Poker client, then navigate to Playing Tools. From there, you can toggle hotkeys on and start assigning your preferred shortcuts.
When it’s your turn in a hand, just press the assigned key and the action is executed immediately.
What You Can Control with Hotkeys
ACR Poker allows you to assign hotkeys to a wide range of actions, including:
- Fold
- Check/Call
- Bet/Raise
- Blitz Poker: Fold and Stay
- Adjusting the bet slider (left/right)
- Preset bet-size buttons
- Cascading or tiling tables
- Sitting out next hand or next blind
- Viewing the last hand history
- Leaving a table
If you’re playing multiple tables, the ability to quickly arrange them or act instantly without moving your mouse is where hotkeys really start to shine.
Customizing Your Setup
To assign or change a hotkey, just click on the action in the list and enter the key or key combination you want to use (for example, F-keys or combinations like Ctrl + a key).
A couple things to keep in mind:
- Function keys (like F1–F12) are usually the safest choice
- Avoid assigning single-letter keys you might accidentally press
- You can use combinations like Ctrl, Alt, or Shift for more control
Taking a few minutes to set this up properly can save you a lot of time once you’re in-game.
Why You’ll Love Hotkeys
Hotkeys aren’t required, but once you start using them, it’s hard to go back—especially if you’re playing longer sessions or juggling multiple tables.
And when you’re deep in a session and every decision matters, having hotkeys set up can help you stay sharp and avoid unnecessary mistakes. If you’re planning to put in serious volume, it’s worth getting comfortable with hotkeys before you jump in.