Flagship poker room ACR Poker has announced a new edition of its most expensive tournament. Phil’s Thrill XXL: The Big One features a $10,300 buy-in and a massive $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool, kicking off on the first day of spring 2026. Players can qualify through direct satellites with buy-ins starting at $95.
On March 1, 2026, at 19:30 GMT, ACR Poker will host the first edition of Phil’s Thrill XXL: The Big One, featuring a $10,300 buy-in and a $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool.
This regular Sunday tournament, named after ACR Poker CEO Phil Nagy, originally debuted in the summer of 2025. It is considered the highest-stakes MTT on the poker room’s schedule.
Structure of Phil’s Thrill XXL: The Big One:
To make the tournament accessible to a broader audience, the organizers have introduced several satellite options:
Two types of steps are available:
Phil’s Thrill XXL: The Big One is expected to draw more than 150 entries. Alongside Phil Nagy and members of Team ACR Poker and the well-known poker pros, the regular poker room players who secured their seats through satellites will all be competing for massive prizes.
The final entry count for Phil’s Thrill XXL: The Big One will be confirmed on March 1.
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