ACR Poker (formerly Americas Cardroom) is the flagship room of the Winning Poker Network. It has served players since 2001 and is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. It rebranded from Americas Cardroom to ACR Poker in 2023. The room is operated by International Processing Services SA and licensed by the Anjouan Gaming Board.
ACR is the largest poker network open to US players. It regularly has 10,000+ players online and runs a tournament schedule to match: $9.2M+ in weekly guarantees and record-breaking series like the Venom and the Online Super Series. For serious grinders and tournament players, it’s the biggest game in town outside regulated state markets.
What stands out
Scale is ACR’s biggest advantage. Cash games run around the clock from micro stakes up to $300/$600. Game types include:
- No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha (including 5-card PLO) and Stud
- Blitz fast-fold, All-in or Fold, Jackpot Sit & Gos and bomb pots
The tournament calendar is the best available to US players. The Venom is a $2,650 buy-in main event with a multimillion-dollar guarantee. The OSS XL series carries $50M+ guaranteed. Weekly staples include the Sunday Moneymaker and Phil’s Thrill.
The welcome bonus is a 100% match up to $2,000 with no rollover. It releases as cash while you play, at about 20% of rake. Ongoing value comes through Elite Benefits (or a 27% flat rakeback option) and big weekly leaderboards such as The Beast, worth $100K. Freerolls run several times a day.
Crypto banking is fast and flexible. Dozens of coins are supported, withdrawals usually land within an hour seven days a week, and ACR charges no fee on crypto cash-outs. Third-party HUDs are allowed, and the software includes staking, a final-table replayer and hotkeys. Apps are available on desktop (Windows and Mac), iOS and Android.
Worth knowing before you sign up
ACR is an offshore room and isn’t licensed by any US state. Its tables are named rather than anonymous and HUDs are permitted, so mid- and high-stakes games can be tough against experienced regulars. You’ll need to rake 10% of your total deposits before your first withdrawal, and there’s a 72-hour hold after each deposit.
Card deposits carry a 10% fee and are often declined by US banks, so crypto is the practical choice. The mobile apps install via direct download rather than the App Store or Google Play. Support is by email and ticket, with no 24/7 live chat. ACR has also had well-publicised bot issues in the past. It has since closed accounts, refunded affected players and tightened its security. It restricts nine states, including Michigan as of 2026.
The verdict
ACR Poker is the top destination for US players who take poker seriously. It offers the biggest player pool, the richest tournament schedule and fast crypto payouts, backed by 25 years in the game. The welcome bonus and rakeback reward volume, making it the natural home for regular grinders and anyone chasing big tournament guarantees.
