The Short Answer
ACR Poker (Americas Cardroom) is the flagship skin of the Winning Poker Network — the largest US-facing offshore poker network by tournament guarantees. ACR hosts the $12.5 million GTD Venom, over $9.2 million in weekly guaranteed prize pools, and a VIP program that scales up to 65% effective rakeback. It is the go-to room for US players who prioritize large tournament fields and strong player rewards.
Beyond poker, ACR offers casino games and a sportsbook through the WPN platform. All products share a single wallet and account.
ACR Poker at a Glance
Launched: 2001
Licensed in: Costa Rica
Poker Network: Winning Poker Network (WPN)
Poker Games: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, Stud Hi-Lo
Stakes: Cash NL2 to NL5,000+; tournaments $0.11 to $5,300+
Casino: Slots, table games, video poker
Sportsbook: Pre-game and live betting
Mobile: Web app (iOS, Android)
Banking: 60+ cryptocurrencies
Poker Room
ACR is the WPN's flagship — the biggest brand on the network and the primary driver of its player traffic. The player pool is shared with Black Chip Poker, Ya Poker, and True Poker, with 5,000+ average daily connections and 10,000+ during peak hours.
Tournament Schedule
WPN's tournament schedule is the strongest in the US-facing offshore market:
- The Venom: $12.5 million GTD — the single largest regularly scheduled online tournament available to US players. Multiple starting flights feed into a massive field.
- Phil's Thrill: WPN's biggest weekly tournament, held every Sunday at 2:30 PM ET.
- Over $9.2 million in weekly guarantees across the full schedule, with the daily tournament count increasing by 129% in recent updates.
- Mystery bounty events, multi-flight tournaments, step satellites, and freerolls run continuously.
For tournament grinders, ACR and the WPN network offer more value than any other US-facing option.
Cash Games
Cash games run 24/7 across Hold'em and Omaha from NL2 to NL5,000+. The heaviest action follows US Eastern time zone peak hours. The WPN cash game player pool is generally tougher than the Chico Network — more regulars, more HUD users — but the games are still beatable at low and mid stakes.
Software
The WPN desktop client supports multi-tabling with cascading or tiled layouts, preferred seating, automated rebuys, and a big-blind chip display toggle. HUD support is available on the desktop client for players who use tracking software. The mobile web app handles single-table play.
Poker Bonus and Rakeback
The 100% deposit match up to $2,000 (minimum $25 deposit) releases $1 for every 27.5 Award Points earned over 60 days.
Rakeback options:
- Flat 27% rakeback: Available by contacting support or through affiliate channels. This provides a consistent, predictable return.
- Elite Benefits VIP program: Military-style ranks from Lieutenant to 5-Star General, based on annual Rank Points. Effective rakeback scales up to 65% at the highest tiers. Players are automatically enrolled from their first real-money hand.
- Rake races: The Beast (cash games), Blitz Beast (hyper-turbo), and Sit & Crush (SnGs) provide additional rakeback through leaderboard prizes.
Players must choose between the flat 27% or the Elite Benefits program — they cannot be combined.
Casino and Sportsbook
ACR includes a casino (slots, table games, video poker) and sportsbook accessible from the same account. These are secondary to the poker room but share the wallet for convenient fund management.
Banking
60+ cryptocurrencies supported. Over 90% of WPN transactions are processed through crypto. Crypto withdrawals typically clear in under 1 hour — among the fastest cashout times in the offshore market.
Minimum deposit is $25. No internal fees on crypto transactions.
Customer Support
24/7 live chat and email support. ACR also maintains an active social media presence and community engagement through sponsored players and streaming events.
Legal Status and Licensing
ACR operates under Costa Rican jurisdiction. The WPN network has been operating for over 20 years. Security measures include SSL encryption, iTech Labs-audited RNG, and strict anti-bot/anti-collusion policies.
ACR accepts US players from non-regulated states and international players from most countries outside restricted jurisdictions.
Bottom Line
ACR Poker is the strongest tournament room available to US offshore players. The $12.5M Venom, $9.2M+ in weekly guarantees, and up to 65% VIP rakeback make it the clear choice for tournament grinders and high-volume players. Cash game players who prioritize soft tables may prefer the Chico Network (BetOnline, TigerGaming), but for sheer tournament value, nothing in the US-facing market matches ACR.
For other WPN skins, see Black Chip Poker, Ya Poker, and True Poker. For rakeback comparisons, see the rakeback guide.