We're thrilled to unveil an exciting new twist to the Bad Beat Jackpot, which promises to be even more generous and rewarding than ever before!
All No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha cash games will now feature their very own Jackpot by stake level, guaranteeing an increased frequency of payouts across the board. Whether you're a high-stakes player or a newbie on the felt, everyone can get in on the action and reap the benefits.
“Bad Beat” means a high ranking poker hand that is beat by a higher-ranking hand. The Bad Beat jackpot is paid out when a minimum hand of Four of a Kind 2’s are beaten by a higher-ranking hand like Four of a Kind 3's or a Straight Flush in No Limit Hold’em games. The minimum hand requirement for Pot Limit Omaha games is Four of a Kind 6’s.
But it's not just the players involved in the hand who stand to win big - every single player at that stake level will also get a slice of the pie. That means no one leaves empty-handed so long they are sitting at the table when the Jackpot triggers:
Plus, as the jackpot grows, we will periodically make the qualifying hand easier, increasing your chances of hitting the big one!
*Note: The most current qualifying hand will be displayed in the poker software banners. Check these banners to confirm the most recent requirements.
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