Sunday is traditionally the day for big online Poker tournaments, but Americas Cardroom feels that Saturday should not be overlooked. Starting Jan. 6, 2018 and running through March 24, the Saturday Super Series aims to make the entire weekend fun for poker tourney players by guaranteeing $750,000 every Saturday.
Saturday Super Series Events
The guaranteed amount of $750,000 represents an increase of more than $550,000 above the normal Saturday guarantees at Americas Cardroom and the rest of the Winning Poker Network. This enviable total will be reached through a combination of increases in existing events as well as the addition of new tournaments. These massive prizes aren't concentrated in just a few MTTs; rather, they're spread out over the entire course of the Saturday MTT lineup. The enhanced schedule will start up just after midnight and will continue throughout the entire day into the afternoon, evening, and night. With the smallest-buyin guaranteed event being just $0.10 + $0.01, these contests aren't just for high rollers either although those with more money to spare will undoubtedly find something that appeals to them. While there are too many items on the schedule to give you a complete rundown of them, here are some of the highlights:
10:15 a.m. | $250 +15 The Streak $30,000 Gtd 8 Max
It's never too early to get your poker on. While many of our readers probably don't get up before noon most days of the week, the chance to play in a big online tournament with a pretty decent guarantee might warrant setting your alarm clock appropriately the day before.
2:15 p.m. | $250 + $15 The Streak $200,000 Gtd 8 Max
Boasting $200K+ to be handed out to the winners, this contest is not only larger than any other regularly scheduled Sunday Major at other U.S.A. online poker rooms, it's also a step up from the Winning Poker Network's own $200 + $15 Sunday Special, which distributes “only” $150,000.
3:15 p.m. | $20 + $2 The Streak $30,000 Gtd 8 Max
If the $265 price tag of the $200,000 guaranteed Streak event is too high for your tastes, then just wait an hour. The $20 + $2 buyin of The Streak $30,000 guaranteed is more reasonable for those on smaller bankrolls while still giving you a respectably sized pot to play for.
6:00 p.m. | $10 + $1 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo $500 Gtd
We've named Americas Cardroom the best site for online seven card stud tables, but that was for cash games. It's rare, even at ACR, to get the opportunity to enjoy 7 card poker in tournament form. The low cost of registering should ensure a moderately well-attended event although, of course, you won't see the hundreds or thousands of participants that you would in a more mainstream poker format.
7:30 p.m. | $7 + $0.70 TURBO10 $1,000 Gtd PLO/8
Representing a boost up to $1,000 from the normal guarantee of just $400, this is the ideal way for fans of four-card, split-pot poker to practice their skills without having to pay an arm and a leg.
8:00 p.m. | $50 + $5 BIG10 $10,000 Gtd
Wind down the day with a $10,000 competition. The $55 buyin should be enough to limit the field to several hundred, meaning that you won't have to stay up till the next morning should you make a deep run.
The Bottom Line
Remember that Americas Cardroom will also be offering 12 Million Dollar Sundays starting the day after the Saturday Super Series is slated to begin. Adding up the $750K on Saturday with the $1M+ of the MDS and the rest of the regular Sunday guarantees, we discover that the site will be paying out well over $2.3 million in prizes during each of the 12 weekends beginning Jan. 6. If you're a tournament player in the United States, definitely keep an eye on the Winning Poker Network in the next few months while planning out your weekend grind.
Join Americas Cardroom for a $1,000 Bonus
If you've yet to create your ACR account, then you can do it today so that you don't miss out on any of the Saturday Super Series action. Upon making your initial deposit, you'll score a 100% up to $1,000 bonus (worth 20% rakeback) along with $50 in free tourney bucks to use on Jackpot Poker SNGs. Check out our Americas Cardroom review to find out more. There are several other organizations on the Winning Poker Network that will also be participating in the Saturday Super Series, and you can read our reviews of them: BlackChip Poker, True Poker, PokerHost, Ya Poker (non-US).
