Bad Beat Jackpot - FAQ

What is the Bad Beat Jackpot?
Launched on 13th September 2021, The Bad Beat Jackpot rewards players who lose a hand which meets the qualifying criteria. Win a hand which meets the qualifying criteria or participate in a hand where a Bad Beat Jackpot is awarded.

What games is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in?
Hold'em, Omaha, Short Deck (6+), Rush & Cash Hold'em, Rush & Cash Omaha.

Are any Cash Games tables excluded from the Bad Beat Jackpot?
Yes, tables listed on the 'VIP Games' tab are not eligible to win the Bad Beat Jackpot, nor do these tables make any contributions to the Bad Beat Jackpot prize fund.

Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in Tournaments?
No, Only cash games (ring games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.

Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in Battle Royale Tournaments?
No, Only cash games (ring games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.

Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in Spin & Gold Tournaments?
No, Only cash games (ring games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.

Is the Bad Beat Jackpot awarded in All In Or Fold (AoF) Games?
No, Only cash games (ring games) are eligible for the Bad Beat Jackpot.

Do I have to put a certain amount in the pot to win the Bad Beat Jackpot?
No, There is no requirement to have committed a specific amount to the pot to be awarded a Bad Beat Jackpot.

Does the hand have to go to showdown to award a Beat Jackpot?
Yes, if the hand ends before a showdown, no Bad Beat Jackpot will be awarded.

In Hold'em Cash Games and Rush & Cash Games, What are the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot to be awarded?
A player must be beaten whilst holding a full house consisting of Aces full of Tens (AAATT) or better.
The winner and loser must use BOTH of their hole cards
If the winning/losing hand is Four of a kind (quads), a pocket pair must be held

In Omaha (PLO) Cash Games and Rush & Cash Games, What are the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot to be awarded?
A player must be beaten whilst holding Four of a kind Twos or better.
The winner and loser must use BOTH of their hole cards
If the winning/losing hand is Four of a kind (quads), a pocket pair must be held

In Omaha5 (PLO5) Cash Games, What are the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot to be awarded?
A player must 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 hand is Four of a kind (quads), a pocket pair must be held

In Short Deck (6+) Cash Games, What are the qualifying criteria for a Bad Beat Jackpot to be awarded?
A player must be beaten whilst holding Four-of-a-kind Sixes or better.
The winner and loser must use BOTH of their hole cards
If the winning/losing hand is Four of a kind (quads), a pocket pair must be held

If I choose to Run It Twice/Three times, can I still win a Bad Beat Jackpot?
Yes, however, only the first run will be eligible. If the Bad Beat Jackpot hand is made on the Second or Third run, this will not award a Bad Beat Jackpot.

If I take EV Cashout, can I still win a Bad Beat Jackpot?
Accepting EV Cashout will not stop you from winning a Bad Beat Jackpot.

I was sitting at a table where a Bad Beat Jackpot was awarded, Is that right that I get a share too?
You certainly do! As long as you were dealt into the hand and were not sitting out, then a share of the Bad Beat Jackpot is yours.

A Bad Beat Jackpot was won at the table I was on, but I was sitting out. What happens?
In this situation, you will not get a share of the Bad Beat Jackpot. Only players who were dealt into the hand are eligible for a share.

Where does the money in the Bad Beat Jackpot fund come from?
The Bad Beat Jackpot fund accumulates by reserving certain amounts from eligible Hold’em, PLO, PLO-5, Short Deck, and Rush & Cash Games.

Does each game have its own Bad Beat Jackpot fund?
No, All contributions and payouts are made from a single fund. The amount in this fund is displayed on the GGPoker client.

Is the Bad Beat Jackpot fund raked?
No, 100% of contributions made to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund are paid out as Bad Beat Jackpots.

In Hold'em Cash Games and Rush & Cash Games, What amount is contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot that totals 30BB (Big Blinds) or more, an amount equivalent to 1BB will be contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands where the pot does not reach 30BB will not contribute. However, they are still eligible to win a Bad Beat Jackpot.

In Omaha Cash Games and Rush & Cash Games, What amount is contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot that totals 30BB (Big Blinds) or more, an amount equivalent to 1BB will be contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands where the pot does not reach 30BB will not contribute. However, they are still eligible to win a Bad Beat Jackpot.

In Omaha 5 (PLO5) Cash Games, What amount is contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot that totals 30BB (Big Blinds) or more, an amount equivalent to 1BB will be contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands where the pot does not reach 30BB will not contribute. However, they are still eligible to win a Bad Beat Jackpot.

In Short Deck (6+) Cash Games, What amount is contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot Fund?
For each pot that totals 100 antes or more, an amount equivalent to 1 ante will be contributed to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund before the payout to the hand winner.
Hands, where the pot does not reach 100 antes, will not contribute. However, they are still eligible to win a Bad Beat Jackpot.

I made a Bad Beat Jackpot qualifying hand and got beaten at showdown in an eligible cash game. What happens now?
Congratulations!, You lost the pot, but you are the big winner. An amount equivalent to 10% of the Bad Beat Jackpot fund, based on your buy-in level, is now yours and will be awarded directly to your GGPoker account.

I won a hand against someone with a Bad Beat Jackpot qualifying hand at showdown in an eligible cash game. What happens now?
Congratulations! As well as winning the pot, you also pick up a Bad Beat Jackpot of your own. An amount equivalent to 3% of the Bad Beat Jackpot fund, based on your buy-in level, is now yours and will be awarded directly to your GGPoker account.

I was dealt cards in a hand where a Bad Beat Jackpot was awarded. What happens now?
Right place at the right time, An amount equivalent to 0.8% of the Bad Beat Jackpot fund, based on your buy-in level, is now yours and will be awarded directly to your GGPoker account.

I got disconnected, and a Bad Beat Jackpot was won in the hand I was in. What happens here?
As long as you were dealt cards in the hand and were not sitting out, you will still receive your share of the Bad Beat Jackpot.

If I fold my hand and leave the table, would I still be eligible if a Bad Beat Jackpot was won in that hand?
Yes, as long as you were dealt cards, you are eligible for a share in the Bad Beat Jackpot.

Three (or more) players all made Bad Beat Jackpot qualifying hands. What happens here?
In this rare occurrence, the following would apply.

The hand winner would be awarded 3% of the Bad Beat Jackpot pool, based on buy-in.
The player that came second in the hand would be awarded the main Bad Beat Jackpot, 10% of the Bad Beat Jackpot pool, based on buy-in.
The player that came third (or lower) would be awarded the same as other players at the table 0.8% of the Bad Beat Jackpot pool, based on buy-in.

I'm using both hole cards in a Holdem Game to make the best hand I have AK and the flop was AAA. Why didn't I get a Bad Beat Jackpot?
It is specifically stated in the rules that pocket pairs must be used to make Four of a kind hands, so this would not qualify.

Can I opt out of the Bad Beat Jackpot and not contribute to the Bad Beat Jackpot fund?
No, By playing in a game eligible for Bad Beat Jackpot payouts, you agree to contribute to the fund.

I have played a hand and I am sure it qualified for the Bad Beat Jackpot - how can I have this checked?
Please identify the Hand ID (which you can check in PokerCraft) and drop us an email with this information to [email protected]

What are the terms and conditions?

  • Players must meet the age requirement of 18 years or older to participate in this jackpot.
  • Prizes are awarded instantly at the end of the hand.
  • Prizes will be awarded regardless of disconnections if the player is confirmed to have qualified for the jackpot.
  • If there are more than three jackpot-qualified hands, Bad Beat Jackpot is rewarded to the player who comes in second in the hand. Other players who lost will receive the Rest of Player's rewards.
  • Players not dealt hole cards are not eligible for the Rest of Player's rewards.
  • The Big Hand Jackpot pool and the Flush Jackpot pool will be combined and carried over to the Bad Beat Jackpot pool.
  • GGPoker reserves the right to modify or suspend the jackpot at any time.
  • Bad Beat Jackpot does not apply to featured tables.
  • If any players fall under suspicion of fraudulent activity, GGPoker has the right to investigate and remove the players once it’s confirmed.
  • The promotion terms and conditions are subject to the site terms and conditions, which can be found here.
  • GGPoker standard rules apply.


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