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Originally Posted by cpvirgile
Does anyone know the current rules for the Bad Beat Jackpot? I can't find it anywhere: rules, qualifying hands, nothing. I tried calling a couple of times, but no one picked up. Thank you in advance! I've read casually here every once in a while, but time to make my first post
Hi! Thanks for your question and I'm sorry the phone hasn't been answered when you have called.
The Mega Bad Beat is paid out as 50% to the loser of the hand, 25% to the winner of the hand and 25% split amongst the rest of the players at the table. An absent player IS eligible as long as they have not yet missed a blind.
The minimum qualifier is Quad J's beaten. Both hole cards must play and quads must use a pocket pair. There needs to be $10 minimum in the pot, including rake and jackpot drops.
The room also offers a Mini Bad Beat. It is paid out as $1000 to the loser of the hand, $500 to the winner of the hand, and $100 to each active player at the table. Again, an absent player IS eligible as long as they have not yet missed a blind.
The minimum qualifier is Ace's full of Ten's. For the Mini, both hole cards must play, but you do not need a pocket pair for quads (kicker must play. A kicker that ties the board qualifies). Also, for Ace's full, players must have at least one Ace in their hole cards. (ex - AAA23 on board, Players have QQ and KK...This does NOT qualify).
I think this covers most of the basics, please let me know if you have further questions regarding the bad beat!