SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Americas Cardroom announced one of its largest single-day tournament performances to date, highlighted by the completion of its highest buy-in online poker event and continued growth across its High Five and Dual Mystery Bounty Venom series.
The $25,000 + $500 “Phil’s Puff & Bluff” tournament, part of the newly introduced Highest Five series, drew 53 entrants and generated a $1,325,000 prize pool. The event concluded with AlwaysWithNuts winning $371,000, followed by OutFoxenYou ($265,000) and Iauspicious ($212,000).
Additional high-stakes activity included the $5,000 + $200 “Blunt Special,” which attracted 113 entries and produced a $565,000 prize pool. ImWinninAnyway secured first place, earning $127,125.
“We wanted to create something that truly pushed the limits of what online tournament poker could look like,” said Phil Nagy, CEO of Americas Cardroom. “The response to the Highest Five-and especially the $25K-shows there’s a real appetite for nosebleed action. At the same time, what makes this special is that we’re delivering that energy across every stake level. Whether you’re firing your first bullet or playing for six figures, this is the kind of schedule players get excited about.”
The platform also reported strong participation in its Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments. Day 1C of the $8 Million GTD NLH event recorded 779 entries, contributing $2,064,350 to the prize pool, with 94 players advancing to Day 2. In the $2 Million GTD PLO event, Day 1A drew 189 entries, with 23 players advancing.
Broad participation was also seen in lower buy-in events, including the $109 “Moneymaker Reefer,” which reached its $350,000 guarantee with 496 entries. RiverNutzzz won the event, earning $55,228.95.
The Highest Five series features two high-stakes tournaments daily, with buy-ins ranging from $5,200 to $25,500, running alongside the High Five schedule of 10 daily events.
Upcoming schedule highlights include additional Day 1 flights for both Venom tournaments, continued High Five events, and a $200,000 guaranteed Main Event. Leaderboard competitions with more than $25,000 in prizes are also underway.
About Americas Cardroom
Formerly known as ACR Poker, Americas Cardroom joined the Winning Poker Network in 2011. The network has been dealing cards since 2001 and remains one of the most trusted names in online poker. Consistently ranked first in payment processing and cashout reliability, Americas Cardroom provides a world-class online poker experience for players around the world.
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SOURCE: Americas Cardroom
