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Oct 5, 2026
October 1 release also expands mobile poker tables and tournament-lobby tools.
San Jose, Costa Rica, October 5, 2026 -- Americas Cardroom has released a broad online poker software update featuring Progressive Mystery Bounty tournaments, Wild (R) emojis, SPINZ Staking Tickets and an expanded mobile-table design.
The new Progressive Mystery Bounty format combines mystery awards with progressive knockout mechanics across multi-day tournaments. No bounties are paid during Day 1. After all opening flights finish, the bounty pool is randomly distributed among players reaching Day 2. From there, each elimination pays half of the eliminated player's bounty immediately and adds the other half to the winner's bounty.
Players also have new table-expression controls. The Emoji Gallery now offers Mild (PG) and Wild (R) collections, and the version shown follows each player's own preference. Emojis can be turned off entirely in the gameplay settings.
Staking Tickets now cover all seven SPINZ buy-in levels from $0.25 to $100. The beta lets eligible backers fund another player's entry for an agreed share of any payout; purchasing and sending are currently limited to select users, while anyone can receive tickets.
On mobile, the refreshed SPINZ table design now extends to cash games, Blitz, tournaments, Sit & Go's, On Demand games and multi-day tournaments. The update also adds lobby highlights for selected potential overlays and corrects two display issues involving side-pot hand histories and certain guaranteed multi-day tournament prize pools. Progressive Mystery Bounty events appear under the Mystery Bounty lobby filter.
For more details on Americas Cardroom's latest software update, read the full article here.
About Americas Cardroom
Americas Cardroom is one of the world's leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.
For more information about Americas Cardroom use the contact details below:
Contact Info:
Name: Adam Neal
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Organization: Americas Cardroom
Address: San Jose, Costa Rica
Phone: +44 7845 582487
Website: https://www.acrpoker.eu
Release ID: 89205238
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