Casino Calgary wanted to close its poker room but had $120,000 in BBJ to get rid of first. Instead of waiting for them to go, they gave the money away as prizes for full houses and higher. Here in Alberta, BBJs are capped at $20k. They filled tables with regulars, had a dealer sit (on their day off) on a table and dealt to family only, players checking down hands for $2, etc.
Needless to say, lists were massive but those in tight with housemen got seated while others waited regardless of where they were.