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Americas Cardroom Unveils $6.5M GTD Dual Venom PKOs for October

Poker enthusiasts, mark your calendars! America's Cardroom has just announced two thrilling Dual Venom PKO (Progressive Knockout) tournaments set to launch on October 4, 2026. With a staggering combined guarantee of $6.5 million, this event promises to bring an exciting level of competition to the online poker scene.

The tournaments include a guaranteed $5 million No-Limit Hold'em event along with a $1.5 million Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament, marking it as the largest guarantee ever for a PLO PKO event from the brand. This will undoubtedly draw a significant number of players eager to test their skills against others from around the world.

Tournament Details

Each tournament features five starting flights on October 4, 8, 11, 15, and 18. All flights will kick off at 1:05 PM ET, with Day 2 scheduled for both events on October 19 at 1:05 PM ET.

For those looking to qualify, Americas Cardroom also runs the 'Venom Fever' promotion from September 29 through October 18. During this time, players can secure their seats through various satellite events such as Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites, and Survivor Flips Step Satellites. With buy-ins starting as low as 80 cents in the Survivor Flips format, this is a great opportunity for players of all bankroll sizes to dive into the action.

Innovative PKO Format

The Progressive Knockout format adds to the excitement of the tournaments. In this structure, players earn a bounty every time they eliminate an opponent, with half of that bounty going to the player and the other half contributing to their own increasing bounty. This unique aspect can potentially leave players with bounties worth tens of thousands of dollars for individual eliminations, further enhancing the stakes and excitement!

Last year, the event drew immense participation, generating a combined pool of $7,847,500. The No-Limit Hold'em event alone attracted 2,498 entries, yielding a prize pool of $6,245,000. The victor from last year's tournament, known as Rigapols81, secured $378,372 in regular payouts alongside nearly $297,000 in bounties, bringing their total earnings to over $675,000. Meanwhile, the PLO event recorded 641 entries, culminating in a $1,602,500 prize pool. The champion for that event, PohPohPohPAAAA, garnered $135,789 in standard winnings, complemented by $117,099 from bounties, totaling $252,888.

About Americas Cardroom

Founded in 2001, Americas Cardroom stands as one of the top online poker destinations worldwide, renowned for its large tournament series, innovative promotions, and robust support for the poker community. As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, it continues to expand its tournament offerings, ensuring a world-class online poker experience for players globally.

For further information and updates, players are encouraged to visit the Americas Cardroom blog. Get ready to get in the game this October and experience poker like never before!