Bad Beat Jackpot - FAQ
What is the Bad Beat Jackpot?
Launched on 13th September 2024, The Bad Beat Jackpot rewards players 6️⃣ who lose a hand which meets the qualifying criteria. Win a hand which meets the qualifying criteria or participate in 6️⃣ a hand where a Bad Beat Jackpot is awarded.
What games is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in?
Hold'em, Omaha, Short Deck 6️⃣ (6+), Rush & Cash Hold'em, Rush & Cash Omaha.
Are any Cash Games tables excluded from the Bad Beat Jackpot?
Yes, tables 6️⃣ listed on the 'VIP Games' tab are not eligible to win the Bad Beat Jackpot, nor do these tables make 6️⃣ any contributions to the Bad Beat Jackpot prize fund.
Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in Tournaments?
No, Only cash games (ring 6️⃣ games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in Battle Royale Tournaments?
No, Only cash games 6️⃣ (ring games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in Spin & Gold Tournaments?
No, Only 6️⃣ cash games (ring games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in All In Or 6️⃣ Fold (AoF) Games?
No, Only cash games (ring games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.
Do I have to put a 6️⃣ certain amount in the pot to win the Bad Beat Jackpot?
No, There is no requirement to have committed a specific 6️⃣ amount to the pot to be awarded a Bad Beat Jackpot.
Does the hand have to go to showdown to award 6️⃣ a Beat Jackpot?
Yes, if the hand ends before a showdown, no Bad Beat Jackpot will be awarded.
In Hold'em Cash Games 6️⃣ and Rush & Cash Games, What are the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot to be awarded?
A player must 6️⃣ be beaten whilst holding a full house consisting of Aces full of Tens (AAATT) or better.
The winner and loser must 6️⃣ use BOTH of their hole cards
If the winning/losing hand is Four of a kind (quads), a pocket pair must be 6️⃣ held
In Omaha (PLO) Cash Games and Rush & Cash Games, What are the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot 6️⃣ to be awarded?
A player must be beaten whilst holding Four of a kind Twos or better.
The winner and loser must 6️⃣ use BOTH of their hole cards
If the winning/losing hand is Four of a kind (quads), a pocket pair must be 6️⃣ held
In Omaha5 (PLO5) Cash Games, What are the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot to be awarded?
A player must 6️⃣ be beaten whilst holding Four-of-a-kind Eights or better.
The winner and loser must use BOTH of their hole cards
If the winning/losing 6️⃣ hand is Four of a kind (quads), a pocket pair must be held
In Short Deck (6+) Cash Games, What are 6️⃣ the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot to be awarded?
A player must be beaten whilst holding Four-of-a-kind Sixes or 6️⃣ better.
The winner and loser must use BOTH of their hole cards
If the winning/losing hand is Four of a kind (quads), 6️⃣ a pocket pair must be held
If I choose to Run It Twice/Three times, can I still win a Bad Beat 6️⃣ Jackpot?
Yes, however, only the first run will be eligible. If the Bad Beat Jackpot hand is made on the Second 6️⃣ or Third run, this will not award a Bad Beat Jackpot.
If I take EV Cashout, can I still win a 6️⃣ Bad Beat Jackpot?
Accepting EV Cashout will not stop you from winning a Bad Beat Jackpot.
I was sitting at a table 6️⃣ where a Bad Beat Jackpot was awarded, Is that right that I get a share too?
You certainly do! As long 6️⃣ as you were dealt into the hand and were not sitting out, then a share of the Bad Beat Jackpot 6️⃣ is yours.
A Bad Beat Jackpot was won at the table I was on, but I was sitting out. What happens?
In 6️⃣ this situation, you will not get a share of the Bad Beat Jackpot. Only players who were dealt into the 6️⃣ hand are eligible for a share.
Where does the money in the Bad Beat Jackpot fund come from?
The Bad Beat Jackpot 6️⃣ fund accumulates by reserving certain amounts from eligible Hold’em, PLO, PLO-5, Short Deck, and Rush & Cash Games.
Does each game 6️⃣ have its own Bad Beat Jackpot fund?
No, All contributions and payouts are made from a single fund. The amount in 6️⃣ this fund is displayed on the GGPoker client.
Is the Bad Beat Jackpot fund raked?
No, 100% of contributions made to the 6️⃣ Bad Beat Jackpot fund are paid out as Bad Beat Jackpots.
In Hold'em Cash Games and Rush & Cash Games, What 6️⃣ amount is contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot that totals 30BB (Big Blinds) or more, an amount 6️⃣ equivalent to 1BB will be contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands where 6️⃣ the pot does not reach 30BB will not contribute. However, they are still eligible to win a Bad Beat Jackpot.
In 6️⃣ Omaha Cash Games and Rush & Cash Games, What amount is contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot 6️⃣ that totals 30BB (Big Blinds) or more, an amount equivalent to 1BB will be contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot 6️⃣ fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands where the pot does not reach 30BB will not contribute. However, they 6️⃣ are still eligible to win a Bad Beat Jackpot.
In Omaha 5 (PLO5) Cash Games, What amount is contributed to the 6️⃣ Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot that totals 30BB (Big Blinds) or more, an amount equivalent to 1BB will be 6️⃣ contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands where the pot does not reach 6️⃣ 30BB will not contribute. However, they are still eligible to win a Bad Beat Jackpot.
In Short Deck (6+) Cash Games, 6️⃣ What amount is contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot that totals 100 antes or more, an amount 6️⃣ equivalent to 1 ante will be contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands, 6️⃣ where the pot does not reach 100 antes, will not contribute. However, they are still eligible to win a Bad 6️⃣ Beat Jackpot.
I made a Bad Beat Jackpot qualifying hand and got beaten at showdown in an eligible cash game. What 6️⃣ happens now?
Congratulations!, You lost the pot, but you are the big winner. An amount equivalent to 10% of the Bad 6️⃣ Beat Jackpot fund, based on your buy-in level, is now yours and will be awarded directly to your GGPoker account.
I 6️⃣ won a hand against someone with a Bad Beat Jackpot qualifying hand at showdown in an eligible cash game. What 6️⃣ happens now?
Congratulations! As well as winning the pot, you also pick up a Bad Beat Jackpot of your own. An 6️⃣ amount equivalent to 3% of the Bad Beat Jackpot fund, based on your buy-in level, is now yours and will 6️⃣ be awarded directly to your GGPoker account.
I was dealt cards in a hand where a Bad Beat Jackpot was awarded. 6️⃣ What happens now?
Right place at the right time, An amount equivalent to 0.8% of the Bad Beat Jackpot fund, based 6️⃣ on your buy-in level, is now yours and will be awarded directly to your GGPoker account.
I got disconnected, and a 6️⃣ Bad Beat Jackpot was won in the hand I was in. What happens here?
As long as you were dealt cards 6️⃣ in the hand and were not sitting out, you will still receive your share of the Bad Beat Jackpot.
If I 6️⃣ fold my hand and leave the table, would I still be eligible if a Bad Beat Jackpot was won in 6️⃣ that hand?
Yes, as long as you were dealt cards, you are eligible for a share in the Bad Beat Jackpot.
Three 6️⃣ (or more) players all made Bad Beat Jackpot qualifying hands. What happens here?
In this rare occurrence, the following would apply.
The 6️⃣ hand winner would be awarded 3% of the Bad Beat Jackpot pool, based on buy-in.
The player that came second in 6️⃣ the hand would be awarded the main Bad Beat Jackpot, 10% of the Bad Beat Jackpot pool, based on buy-in.
The 6️⃣ player that came third (or lower) would be awarded the same as other players at the table 0.8% of the 6️⃣ Bad Beat Jackpot pool, based on buy-in.
I'm using both hole cards in a Holdem Game to make the best hand 6️⃣ I have AK and the flop was AAA. Why didn't I get a Bad Beat Jackpot?
It is specifically stated in 6️⃣ the rules that pocket pairs must be used to make Four of a kind hands, so this would not qualify.
Can 6️⃣ I opt out of the Bad Beat Jackpot and not contribute to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund?
No, By playing in 6️⃣ a game eligible for Bad Beat Jackpot payouts, you agree to contribute to the fund.
I have played a hand and 6️⃣ I am sure it qualified for the Bad Beat Jackpot - how can I have this checked?
Please identify the Hand 6️⃣ ID (which you can check in PokerCraft) and drop us an email with this information to [email protected]
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