$10,300 High Stakes Buy-in Poker Tournament Promises Top Payouts

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ACR Poker CEO Phil Nagy has just announced a new $10,300 high stakes buy-in with the top cash payout to be determined by the overall pool. Based on ACR Poker's global presence, we're likely talking a significant amount here. And the great news, it's a weekly Sunday tournament

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Billed as the "Phil Thrill, the $10,300 buy-in slugfest running every Sunday at 2:30pm ET. It’s the biggest weekly tournament in ACR Poker history, built for high rollers who don’t flinch at five-figure swings—and love a good sweat with some serious bragging rights on the line.

The idea was his and his alone. Watch for Phil to regularly participate. 

ACR Poker notes that, while Phil won’t be there every Sunday, Chris Moneymaker and other ACR Pro heavyweights will be participating in his place (or along side the ACR Poker CEO). 

This tournament is where serious poker powerhouses collide.

And it continues through the month of October 2025. 

Phil’s Thrill has been crushing it every Sunday during the month of September with its massive $10,300 buy-in and prize pools hitting $770K+.

The Mini Phil’s Thrills are new $2,650 buy-in tournament with a $200,000 guarantee courtesy of ACR Poker. 

Weekly Schedule

  • The Main Event
    Sundays at 2:30pm ET
    $10,300 Buy-In
  • Phil’s Thrill Satellites
    Sundays at 11:30am ET and 2:15pm ET
    $1,050 Buy-In
    Each guarantees one $10,300 seat
    For those who want to dodge the buy-in but crave the brawl

You can also qualify starting at $3.15 via Survivor Flips Step Tourneys.

Turbo Satellites run Sundays for just $290. Two seats guaranteed at 12:05pm ET and another at 2:05pm ET. Turn $290 into a $2,650 ticket and suddenly you’re swimming with sharks who have frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads.  Or better yet, you could be one of those sharks.

Why play in Phil’s Thrill tourney?

  • It’s pure adrenaline — This isn’t your grandma’s $11 rebuy.
  • Big names. Bigger bluffs. You’ll see some serious swagger at this table.
  • Phil shows up often. So do poker legends. Watch out.
  • Even railbirds get a show — The drama’s so good, you’ll want to watch even if you’re not playing.

- Ace King, Gambling911.com 

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