Stake Poker
At Stake Poker, tough luck can now turn into a win. Their new $1,000,000 Bad Beat Jackpot is live on select Ring Game tables—if your spectacular hand gets beaten by an even stronger one, you could walk away with a share of up to $1 million, regardless of who wins the pot.
Trigger Hands And Eligible Games
In Texas Hold’em, the losing hand must be aces full of jacks (A-A-A-J-J) or better.
In Omaha, it must be four‑of‑a‑kind of twos (2-2-2-2-x) or better.
How To Qualify
- The hand must go to showdown.
- Both players must use two hole cards to form their qualifying hand.
- For four‑of‑a‑kind, the hole cards must contain a pocket pair.
- There must be at least four players dealt into the hand.
- If the board is run multiple times, only the first board counts.
- Any players not dealt hole cards, or who leave before the conclusion, are ineligible for the jackpot share.
The $1,000,000 Bad Beat Jackpot is LIVE on Stake Poker!
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Payout Structure
This cash game promo uses stake‑specific jackpot pools, funded by 2.5% of the rake extracted from Ring Game hands. Hold’em and Omaha share the same fund, but each blind level has its own separate pool. Once triggered, payouts are as follows:
- Bad Beat Winner (the loser of the hand): 8%
- Bad Beat Opponent (the actual winner): 5%
- All other active players at the table: 3% (split equally)
Stake ensures winners are credited instantly at hand’s end, with funds appearing directly in your wallet. You can review past jackpot wins via your transaction history. Players who exit before the hand ends will not receive any payout
Why It Stands Out
This offers a rare twist: even if your strong hand loses, you can walk away with substantial real money. With pool sizes varying by stake level, players from micro to high stakes have a chance to benefit. The consistent rules and immediate payout delivery make this one of the most player-friendly poker jackpots available today.
Quick Guide To Get Started
Join a Ring Game table with the Bad Beat Jackpot icon.
Play Hold’em or Omaha.
Be dealt into a hand with ≥ 4 players.
Hold a qualifying hand (AAAJJ+ or 2222x+), go to showdown, and remain seated until the hand finishes.
Lose to a bigger hand under these conditions, and you could still walk away a winner.
About Stake.com
Stake.com is a leading global online gaming platform, offering casino, sports, and poker experiences to millions of players worldwide. Known for its innovative promotions, lightning-fast payouts, and commitment to fair play, Stake has built a reputation as a trusted destination for exciting, real-money entertainment.
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