Summary:
- TigerGaming has launched an upgraded Bad Beat Jackpot 2.0 that pays out more frequently.
- Players enjoy a separate jackpot for each stake level in No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha.
- When the jackpot hits, 20% goes to the losing hand, 10% to the winner, and the rest is shared between tables, fees, and reseeding.
TigerGaming has upgraded the Bad Beat Jackpot experience, making it bigger, better, and more rewarding.
Their latest version ensures more frequent payouts across all No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha cash games. Each stake level has its own jackpot.
Both high-stakes grinders and players who are just starting out can this way enjoy even more chances to win big.
What is a Bad Beat Jackpot?
A “Bad Beat” occurs when a strong hand loses to an even stronger one. In No Limit Hold’em, the jackpot is triggered when a Full House (Aces Full of Kings) is beaten by a superior hand like Four of a Kind Threes or a Straight Flush.
In Pot Limit Omaha, the minimum qualifying hand is Four of a Kind Sixes.
However, the excitement doesn’t stop with just the players in the hand. Once the jackpot hits, everyone at the same stake level gets a share of the prize:
- 20% to the player with the Bad Beat
- 10% to the hand’s winner
- 10% shared among players at the table
- 20% shared among players at other BBJ tables
- 35% used to reseed the jackpot
- 5% allocated as a fee
How to Qualify for Bad Beat Jackpots
The Bad Beat Jackpot applies to hands where at least four players are dealt cards. The losing player must have a Full House (Aces Full of Kings) or better in Hold’em or Four of a Kind Sixes in Omaha to qualify.
Both hole cards must be used in the Bad Beat and winning hand. Players who lose with Four of a Kind must have a pocket pair.
When losing with Aces Full of Kings, players must hold pocket Aces. The hand must go to showdown to be eligible.
Each table contributes a small amount to the jackpot, ensuring continuous growth. Fees are automatically collected based on the stake level.
Jackpot Contributions
Jackpot contributions in No Limit Hold’em poker games will be deducted automatically based on a preset structure.
For NL10, a BBJ fee of $0.01 will be taken per pot, with a maximum cap of $0.05. In NL25, the BBJ fee is $0.03 per pot, with a max cap of $0.15. NL50 games will have a $0.04 fee per pot, capped at $0.20.
For NL100, the fee increases to $0.20 per pot, with a maximum cap of $1. At the NL200 stake level, the fee is $0.30 per pot, with a max cap of $1.50. NL500 tables will have a $0.40 fee per pot, capped at $2, while NL1000 games will have a BBJ fee of $0.50 per pot, with a max cap of $2.50.
Similarly, jackpot contributions for Pot Limit Omaha games will follow the structure below.
For PLO10, PLO25, and PLO50, a BBJ fee of $0.04 per pot will be applied, with a maximum cap of $0.20.
At PLO100 and PLO200 stakes, the fee is $0.20 per pot, with a max cap of $1. For PLO500 and PLO1000, the BBJ fee is $0.40 per pot, with a maximum cap of $2.
Join the action today, as your next big win could be just one hand away!
