The Cage Live Returns: ACR Poker's Thrilling Triumph in San Jose Now a Permanent Poker Festival Fixture

ACR Poker made a splash last summer in San Jose, Costa Rica, bringing back The Cage Live. The event's success has led to its permanent inclusion in their live poker festivals.

Here's the lowdown on how The Cage Live rolls. For a direct buy-in of $5,250, players snag 5,000 chips. The blinds climb up as the event progresses, mimicking the tension of a tournament.

Remember, it's a one-shot deal for entry each day 1, but players can hit multiple day 1 flights and pool their stacks for day 2. Everyone who amasses chips on day 1 is locked in for the action on day 2.

It's a race against time, as at the close of day 2, players cash in their chips, with each chip translating into cold, hard cash. Picture this: 25,000 in chips means you're pocketing a cool $25,000. But here's the kicker – no cashing out until day 2 wraps up.

Mark your calendars because this year's edition of The Cage Live runs from Wednesday, April 3, to Sunday, April 6. Arrive a day earlier on April 2 to rub shoulders with ACR Pros and staff. The best part? You can secure your $8,700 package online, setting the stage for a multi-day poker extravaganza where the stakes soar as the blinds escalate.

Win your spot in style through the Sunday Beast and Sit & Crush tourney, guaranteeing 20 packages valued at $8,700 each – that's a whopping $174,000 in total packages. Ascend the weekly leaderboards for a shot at a free seat, or dive into freerolls and $11 Super Satellites for another route in.

Each $8,700 package is a sweet deal, covering a day 1 entry ($5,250 value), $800 for airfare, $1,000 spending money wired straight into your account, $400 for cash games in Costa Rica, a cozy five-night stay (April 2-7) at the Sheraton Hotel in San Jose, airport transport, and a complimentary breakfast.
Don't let this slip through your fingers – be there!