Bad Beat Jackpot
What is Bad Beat Jackpot?
Bad Beat Jackpot (BBJ) is a special system where a player who loses with a very strong hand receives a reward. This reward is not only for the losing player — it is also shared with the winner and other active players. The goal of BBJ is to compensate the unlucky player with a generous prize!
Trigger Conditions for the Jackpot
The following conditions must be met for BBJ to trigger:
| Game Type | Minimum Hand Requirement (Losing Player) | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Hold'em | AAA1010 or better | Use 2 hole cards, showdown required |
| Omaha | 2222 or better | Use exactly 2 hole cards, showdown required |
Prize Distribution (When BBJ Hits)
When the jackpot is triggered, the prize is distributed as follows:
- 10% to the losing player (bad beat sufferer)
- 4% to the winning player
- 4% shared among other active players (even if folded)
Example Calculations
Example 1:
- Jackpot Pool: $100,000
- Stake: $10 / $20
- Jackpot Multiplier: 15%
- Total prize = $100,000 × 0.15 = $15,000
- Loser: $1,500
- Winner: $600
- Others: $600 (~$150 each for 4 players)
Example 2:
- Jackpot Pool: $100,000
- Stake: $0.25 / $0.50
- Jackpot Multiplier: 2%
- Total prize = $100,000 × 0.02 = $2,000
- Loser: $200
- Winner: $80
- Others: $80 total
BBJ Fee & Distribution Table
| SB | BB | BBJ Fee | JP Pool (%) | Loser (%) | Winner (%) | Others (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.01 | 1% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.01 | 1% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $0.25 | $0.50 | $0.02 | 2% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.03 | 3% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $1.00 | $2.00 | $0.05 | 5% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $2.50 | $5.00 | $0.10 | 10% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $5.00 | $10.00 | $0.12 | 12% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $7.50 | $15.00 | $0.15 | 15% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $10.00 | $20.00 | $0.15 | 15% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $15.00 | $30.00 | $0.15 | 15% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $25.00 | $50.00 | $0.15 | 15% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $50.00 | $100.00 | $0.15 | 15% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| $100.00 | $200.00 | $0.15 | 15% | 10% | 4% | 4% |