ACR Poker has revamped its Refer-A-Friend program and relaunched it as The Side Hustle, a gamified referral system that pays players real cash for bringing new players to the site.
The program works through a milestone ladder. Players share a personal referral link, and once a referred friend deposits at least $25 and generates at least $25 in rake, that friend counts as a qualified referral.
How The Side Hustle Works
Each qualified referral moves players up a milestone ladder from 1 to 100 referrals. The first qualified referral pays $50, and rewards increase at each tier.
| Milestone | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 referral | $50 |
| 3 referrals | $120 |
| 6 referrals | $195 |
| 10 referrals | $280 |
| 20 referrals | $700 |
| 30 referrals | $700 |
| 50 referrals | $1,400 |
| 70 referrals | $1,400 |
| 85 referrals | $1,050 |
| 100 referrals | $1,050 |
Milestones are cumulative. Players do not reset after each tier. Once 100 qualified referrals are reached, the program unlocks Pro Status.
Pro Status: $125 Per Referral, No Cap
After 100 qualified referrals, the milestone ladder converts into a flat $125 per qualified referral with no cap. Every additional qualified player earns the same fixed payout.
This is designed for players with larger poker networks, Discord communities, home game groups, or content audiences who can generate referrals consistently.
Qualification Requirements
A referral counts as qualified when the referred player meets both conditions:
- Deposits at least $25
- Generates at least $25 in rake
The referred player must be new to the Winning Poker Network. Self-referrals and duplicate accounts do not qualify.
Important: players who sign up through a friend's Side Hustle referral link are tracked to that friend, not to VIP-Grinders. To receive VG's exclusive rakeback, promotions, and personal support, new players should register through our ACR Poker promo code page instead.
