The Rules

The rules of Multi-Player Poker are divided into three groups. These are:

• Standard Game Rules
• Tournament Rules
• Promotion Rules

The following rules apply:

• There is a limit to the number of times that a Player can be All-In through disconnection in a 24-hour period. When this limit is exceeded, the Player's hand folds and any chips the Player contributed to the pot is forfeited.

• Players must be aware of their All-In status. When a Player reaches the All-In limit, they must request that the limit be reset.

• All-In's are not allowed for disconnections in Pot-Limit and No-Limit games.

• Abuse of All-In protection, or suspicion by the House that a Player is purposely disconnecting from the Multi-Player system, may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the game.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
The House monitors the circumstances and frequency of All-In's.

For stud games, the antes, bring-in bets and corresponding bet limits are usually increased every few hands.

The following rules apply:

• Players cannot bet less than the minimum, or more than the maximum amount displayed. For example, in a $10 / $20 game, the minimum bet limit is $10 and the maximum bet limit is $20.

• Bet limits are determined by the House per game and per table.

• Bet limits are increased every few hands.

The following rule applies to Fixed-Limit games:

• The betting is capped at four bets - one bet and three raises, per betting round. When the betting is capped, Players may only call or fold.

The following rule applies to Pot-Limit and No-Limit games:

• There is no limit to the number of raises per betting round.

• In Texas Hold 'em and Omaha blind bets are used to start the game play. The Player to the immediate left of the Dealer posts the small blind. The next Player to the left posts the big blind. The small blind is half of the minimum bet limit. The big blind is a full bet at the minimum bet limit. For example, in a $10 / $20 game, the small blind is $5 and the big blind is $10.

• When new Players enter a game they are given a choice to post now or wait for the big blind. Players that decide to wait, receive no cards until it is their turn to post the big blind. Players that decide to post, bet the equivalent of one big blind and receive cards immediately.

• Both the big blind and the post are considered live blinds. This means that Players on the big blind and Players that posted can raise their own blind bets.

• Players that sit out, miss one or more blinds, and then sit in again, must either wait for the big blind to reach them again before receiving cards, or post both a big blind and a small blind to receive cards immediately.

  Note:
  When posting both blinds, only the big blind portion of the post is live. The small blind portion of the post is placed in the pot . The Player is penalized the equivalent of a small blind.

• Blinds and Bet Limits are increased every few hands, up to the maximum set for the game.

• If the Player on the small blind or big blind is eliminated, the dealer-button moves and the blinds skip a Player for that round.

The following rules apply:

• There is a minimum buy-in amount for each game.

• The minimum buy-in for any game is ten times the minimum bet limit. For example, the minimum buy-in in a $3 / $6 game is $3 x 10 = $30.

• The buy-in amount from all Players in the game is added to the pot.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the game.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

Coffeehousing is not permitted.

The following rules apply:

• No chat among Players, that could influence the play or outcome of the game, is allowed. This includes chat about the play of their hand, or their opponent's hand.

Abuse of chat may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the game.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

Poker is a game where Players play for their own interest. Partnerships or any kind of cooperation among Players is not permitted.

Collusion is not allowed, and may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the game.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

To determine the Dealer in the first round, one card is dealt face up to all Players. The Player with the highest card by suit starts the game as the Dealer.

Note:
Suits are ranked from low to high - Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades.

If a Player is disconnected from the system during play, the following rules apply:

• If a Player is disconnected during the play of a hand and have placed a bet, they have thirty seconds to reconnect. If they do not reconnect within thirty seconds, the following happens:

• If the Player can check , their hand is automatically checked.

• If the Player cannot check, but has All-In's available, their hand is considered All-In.

• If the Player does not qualify to check their hand, or be considered All-In, their hand automatically folds .

• All-In's are not allowed for disconnections in Pot-Limit and No-Limit games.

Note:
The House monitors the circumstances and frequency of All-In's.

• Disqualify any Players who do not follow Game rules, or that act inappropriately during a game.

• Alter the rules and make final decisions on all game related issues as they occur.

• All decisions are at the discretion of the House, and are final.

The following rules apply:

• Communication between Players at the table is in English only.

• No foul, abusive or insulting language is permitted. The use of such language may result in the following:

• Player's chat function being disabled.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the game.

• Players being banned from the Multi-Player system.
  

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

If a Player leaves one game to play in another game and loses, the Player may return to the first game and play at a lower bet limit.

Players are eliminated from a game when they lose all their chips.

Note:
This is at the discretion of the House.

The following rules apply:

• The House monitors Players that are playing at more than one table at the same time. This is to ensure that multiple-table play is not causing slow play. If the House determines that slow play is a result of playing at multiple tables, the Player is forced to play at one table only.

• Players may not allege distraction or confusion as an excuse for errors made when playing at more than one table at the same time. Players are urged to consider the risk involved in playing at multiple tables at the same time. Errors that occur because of multiple-table play are strictly the Player's responsibility.

The following rules apply:

• The pot accumulates as each Player antes, bets, calls and raises.
• The pot goes to the winner of the hand.
• If two or more Players have the same winning hand, they split the pot equally.
• The House takes a small percentage of the pot. This is know as the rake.

The following rules apply:

• All winning hands are shown automatically at the showdown. All losing hands are shown or mucked, as the Player chooses. If a Player previously selected the Muck Losing Hands option, all the Players losing hands are automatically mucked.

• All called hands at the showdown are available for viewing to any Player in the PlayCheck readout of a hand.

• Players that win a pot without a showdown are given the option to show or muck their hand. Uncalled winning hands that are mucked are not available for viewing in the PlayCheck readout.

The following rules apply:

• Players can leave the table for a few hands by clicking the Sit Out button.

• Players may be removed from a table if they sit out and have missed two rounds of blinds.

• If the Player has not placed a bet in the hand, they have twenty seconds to respond. Failing this, the Player's hand automatically folds.

• If the Player has placed a bet in the hand, they have twenty seconds to respond. Failing this, the Player's hand automatically folds or is considered All-In.

Note:
Repeated instances of slow play may be grounds for a Player to be removed from the table. This decision is at the discretion of the House. There is a sit out option for Players that want to exit the table. Players must use this option to avoid the consequences.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the game.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.
  

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

A minimum of two Players are required to start a game.

Note:
To begin a hand, a Player must have enough chips remaining to place an ante or a blind bet, and a bet. Calling or betting All-In applies only when the hand is in progress. All-In cannot be used to post a short blind or ante.

If Players tie at the showdown, they split the pot.

The rules of Multi-Player Poker Tournaments are divided into two groups. These are:

• Multi-Table Tournament Rules
  Including Free-Roll Tournament Rules

• Single Table Tournament Rules

• The number of All-In protection that each Player in a tournament is allowed depends on the game Limit type and tournament setup.

  Note:
  There is no All-In protection in Pot-Limit and No-Limit games.

• Abuse of All-In protection, or suspicion by the House that a Player is purposely disconnecting from the Multi-Player system, may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees .

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
The House monitors the circumstances and frequency of All-In's.

The following rules apply:

• Players cannot bet less than the minimum, or more than the maximum amount displayed. For example, in a tournament with 50 / 100 stakes, the minimum bet limit is $50 and the maximum bet limit is $100.

• Bet limits are determined by the House per tournament.

• Bet limits are increased every few minutes.

• The betting is capped at four bets - one bet and three raises, per betting round. When the betting is capped, Players may only call or fold.

The following rule applies to Pot-Limit and No-Limit tournaments:

• There is no limit to the number of raises per betting round.

The following rules apply:

• In Texas Hold 'em and Omaha blind bets are used to start the game play. The Player to the immediate left of the Dealer posts the small blind. The next Player to the left posts the big blind. The small blind is half of the minimum bet limit. The big blind is a full bet at the minimum bet limit. For example, in a $10 / $20 game, the small blind is $5 and the big blind is $10.
  
• Both the big blind and post are considered live blinds. This means that Players on the big blind and Players that posted can raise their own blind bets.
  
• Blinds and Bet Limits are increased every few minutes, up to the maximum set for the tournament.
  
• If the Player on the small blind or big blind is eliminated, the dealer-button moves and the blinds skip a Player for that round.

The following rules apply:

• There is a fixed buy-in amount and entrance fee for each tournament.

• The entrance fee is 10% of the buy-in amount. For example, in a $10+$1 tournament, the buy-in amount is $10, and the entrance fee is $1. Therefore, the Player pays $11 to play.

• A percentage of the cumulative buy-in amount from all Players in the tournament may be pooled as the prize money.

Note:

• There is no buy-in amount and entrance fee in Free-Roll Tournaments.
• The prizes offered in tournaments are determined by the House.

• If all Players are still in the tournament when the tournament is canceled, all buy-in amounts and entrance fees are refunded to the Players' accounts.

• If one or more Players has been eliminated from the tournament when the tournament is canceled, all remaining Players receive the following:

• A refund of their buy-in, but not of their entrance fee.

• A portion of the prize pool . This amount is based on the proportion of chips each Player had when the tournament was canceled, and the total buy-in amounts of all the Players that have already been eliminated from the tournament up to that point.

Important:
Players that are eliminated before the tournament is canceled receive no refunds, or any part of the prize pool.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

Coffeehousing is not permitted.

The following rules apply:

• No chat among Players, that could influence the play or outcome of the game, is allowed. This includes chat about the play of their hand, or their opponent's hand.

Abuse of chat may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.
  

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

Poker is a game where Players play for their own interest. Partnerships or any kind of cooperation among Players is not permitted.

Collusion is not allowed, and may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

To determine the Dealer in the first round, one card is dealt face up to all Players. The Player with the highest card by suit starts the game as the Dealer.

Note:
Suits are ranked from low to high - Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades.

• If a Player is disconnected during the play of a hand and have placed a bet, they have thirty seconds to reconnect. If they do not reconnect within thirty seconds, the following happens:

• If the Player can check , their hand is automatically checked.

• If the Player cannot check, but has All-In's available, their hand is considered All-In.

• If the Player does not qualify to check their hand, or be considered All-In, their hand automatically folds .

• Players that are disconnected and fail to return to the tournament are blinded-off.

• Disqualify any Players who do not follow tournament rules, or that act inappropriately during a tournament.

• Change any tournament time, guaranteed prize, or tournament, without prior notice.

• Alter the rules and make final decisions on all tournament related issues as they occur.

• All decisions are at the discretion of the House, and are final.

The following rules apply:

• Communication between Players at the table is in English only.

• No foul, abusive or insulting language is permitted. The use of such language may result in the following:

• Player's chat function being disabled.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players being banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

The following rules apply:

• Tournaments are played to the end.

• If a Player withdraws from a tournament before it is over, they are blinded-off.

• If a Player does not return to a tournament, they forfeit all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

Important:

• Tournament chips have no value other than as counters in the tournament.
• Tournament chips have no cash-out value.

Players are eliminated from the tournament when they lose all their chips. As Players are eliminated from the tournament, remaining Players are moved and tables are consolidated, until only one table remains in the tournament.

The following rules apply:

• Player registration is open until the tournament's listed registration end time.

• There is a fixed buy-in amount for each tournament, except in Free-Roll Tournaments, that do not require a buy-in.

• Once the de-registration end time for a tournament has passed, or the tournament has started, Players may not de-register. The buy-in amount and entrance fee are non-refundable.

• There is an entrance fee for each tournament, except in Free-Roll Tournaments.

• Each tournament has a minimum registration requirement. If registration does not meet the minimum requirements, the tournament is canceled. If the tournament is canceled, Players are refunded their buy-in amount and entrance fee.

• If you register for a tournament and are not logged on to the Multi-Player Poker system at the time the tournament starts, you are automatically seated at a table. You are then blinded-off until there are no chips left, or until you log in to play.

The following rules apply:

• All winning hands are shown automatically at the showdown. All losing hands are shown or mucked, as the Player chooses. If a Player previously selected the Muck Losing Hands option, all the Players losing hands are automatically mucked.

• All called hands at the showdown are available for viewing to any Player in the PlayCheck readout of a hand.

• Players that win a tournament without a showdown are given the option to show or muck their hand. Uncalled winning hands that are mucked are not available for viewing in the PlayCheck readout.

The following rules apply:

• If a Player sits out from a tournament, they are blinded-off.

• If a Player does not return to a tournament, they forfeit all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• If the Player has not placed a bet in the hand, they have twenty seconds to respond. Failing this, the Player's hand automatically folds.

• If the Player has placed a bet in the hand, they have twenty seconds to respond. Failing this, the Player's hand automatically folds or is considered All-In.

Note:
Repeated instances of slow play may be grounds for a Player to be removed from the table. This decision is at the discretion of the House. There is a sit out option for Players that want to exit the table. Players must use this option to avoid the consequences.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.
  

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

The following rules apply:

• Players are randomly seated at the tournament tables. Players cannot change their seats.

• The maximum number of Players that can enter the tournament may be limited or not, depending on the tournament.

• When the tournament begins, Players are automatically assigned to a table to play.

• If you register for a tournament and are not logged on to the Multi-Player Poker system at the time the tournament starts, you are automatically seated at a table. You are then blinded-off until there are no chips left, or until you log in to play.

The following rules apply:

• Table balancing occurs as Players are eliminated from the tournament.

• Remaining Players are moved and tables are consolidated, until only one table remains in the tournament.

• A message is displayed to Players notifying them that tables are being consolidated.

• The Multi-Player Poker system randomly selects the Player to move from one of the tables with the most remaining Players.

• The Player is moved to one of the tables with the least remaining number of Players.

• The Player that is moved is seated at the new table as far away from the big blind as possible, according to the available seats.

The following rules apply:

• If Players tie on a hand when eliminated, the Player with the most chips at the start of the hand is granted the higher ranking position in the tournament, and the corresponding prize.

• In the event that the eliminated Players had the same number of chips at the start of the hand, the Player closest to the Dealer's left is awarded the higher ranking position.

The following rules apply:

• Players start with a set number of tournament chips at the beginning of the tournament. These chips are used as counters to determine the winners.

• All Players start with the same number of tournament chips at the beginning of the tournament.

• Tournament chips have no cash out value, and represent no monetary value. They are simply counters for the tournaments.

The following rules apply:

• The number of All-In protection that each Player in a tournament is allowed depends on the game Limit type and tournament setup.

  Note:
  There is no All-In protection in Pot-Limit and No-Limit games.

• Abuse of All-In protection, or suspicion by the House that a Player is purposely disconnecting from the Multi-Player system, may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees .

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
The House monitors the circumstances and frequency of All-In's.

For stud games, the antes, bring-in bets and corresponding bet limits are usually increased every few hands.

The following rules apply:

• Players cannot bet less than the minimum, or more than the maximum amount displayed. For example, in a $10 / $20 game, the minimum bet limit is $10 and the maximum bet limit is $20.

• Bet limits are determined by the House per tournament.

• Bet limits are increased every few hands. This is at each tournament level.

• The betting is capped at four bets - one bet and three raises, per betting round. When the betting is capped, Players may only call or fold.

The following rule applies to Pot-Limit and No-Limit tournaments:

• There is no limit to the number of raises per betting round.

• Blinds and Bet Limits are increased every few hands, up to the maximum set for the tournament.

• If the Player on the small blind or big blind is eliminated, the dealer-button moves and the blinds skip a Player for that round.

The following rules apply:

• There is a fixed buy-in amount and entrance fee for each tournament.

• The entrance fee is 10% of the buy-in amount. For example, in a $10+$1 tournament, the buy-in amount is $10, and the entrance fee is $1. Therefore, the Player pays $11 to play.

• When a Player sits down at the table, or registers for the tournament, the tournament buy-in amount and entrance fee are immediately deducted from their account.

• The buy-in amount from all Players in the tournament is pooled as the prize money.

• If a Player leaves the tournament before play begins at the table, all buy-in amounts and entrance fees are refunded to the Player's account.

Important:
Players that are eliminated before the tournament is canceled receive no refunds, or any part of the prize pool.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

Coffeehousing is not permitted.

The following rules apply:

• No chat among Players, that could influence the play or outcome of the game, is allowed. This includes chat about the play of their hand, or their opponent's hand.

Abuse of chat may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.
  

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

Poker is a game where Players play for their own interest. Partnerships or any kind of cooperation among Players is not permitted.

Collusion is not allowed, and may result in the following:

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

To determine the Dealer in the first round, one card is dealt face up to all Players. The Player with the highest card by suit starts the game as the Dealer.

Note:
Suits are ranked from low to high - Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades.

• If a Player is disconnected during the play of a hand and have placed a bet, they have thirty seconds to reconnect. If they do not reconnect within thirty seconds, the following happens:

• If the Player can check , their hand is automatically checked.

• If the Player cannot check, but has All-In's available, their hand is considered All-In.

• If the Player does not qualify to check their hand, or be considered All-In, their hand automatically folds .

• Players that are disconnected and fail to return to the tournament are blinded-off.

All the basic rules of Poker and the specific game rules apply.

• Disqualify any Players who do not follow tournament rules, or that act inappropriately during a tournament.

• Change any tournament time, guaranteed prize, or tournament, without prior notice.

• Alter the rules and make final decisions on all tournament related issues as they occur.

• All decisions are at the discretion of the House, and are final.

The following rules apply:

• Communication between Players at the table is in English only.

• No foul, abusive or insulting language is permitted. The use of such language may result in the following:

• Player's chat function being disabled.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players being banned from the Multi-Player system.

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

The following rules apply:

• Tournaments are played to the end.

• If a Player withdraws from a tournament before it is over, they are blinded-off.

• If a Player does not return to a tournament, they forfeit all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• If a seated Player leaves a tournament before the tournament begins, their buy-in amount is returned to them. The tournament does not begin until another Player joins the tournament.

Important:

• Tournament chips have no value other than as counters in the tournament.
• Tournament chips have no cash-out value.

Players are eliminated from the tournament when they lose all their chips.

The prizes offered in tournaments are determined by the House.

The following rules apply:

• All winning hands are shown automatically at the showdown. All losing hands are shown or mucked, as the Player chooses. If a Player previously selected the Muck Losing Hands option, all the Players losing hands are automatically mucked.

• All called hands at the showdown are available for viewing to any Player in the PlayCheck readout of a hand.

• Players that win a tournament without a showdown are given the option to show or muck their hand. Uncalled winning hands that are mucked are not available for viewing in the PlayCheck readout.

The following rules apply:

• If a Player sits out from a tournament, they are blinded-off.

• If a Player does not return to a tournament, they forfeit all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• If the Player has not placed a bet in the hand, they have twenty seconds to respond. Failing this, the Player's hand automatically folds.

• If the Player has placed a bet in the hand, they have twenty seconds to respond. Failing this, the Player's hand automatically folds or is considered All-In.

Note:
Repeated instances of slow play may be grounds for a Player to be removed from the table. This decision is at the discretion of the House. There is a sit out option for Players that want to exit the table. Players must use this option to avoid the consequences.

• Players being disqualified and removed from the tournament.

• Players forfeiting all buy-in amounts and entrance fees.

• Players being permanently banned from the Multi-Player system.
  

Note:
These decisions are at the discretion of the House.

A fixed number of Players are required to enter a tournament, before the tournament begins.

The following rules apply:

• If Players tie on a hand when eliminated, the Player with the most chips at the start of the hand is granted the higher ranking position in the tournament, and the corresponding prize.

• In the event that the eliminated Players had the same number of chips at the start of the hand, the Player closest to the Dealer's left is awarded the higher ranking position.

The following rules apply:

• Players start with a set number of tournament chips at the beginning of the tournament. These chips are used as counters to determine the winners.

• All Players start with the same number of tournament chips at the beginning of the tournament.

• Tournament chips have no cash out value, and represent no monetary value. They are simply counters for the tournaments.

The following rules apply:

• Scheduled Tournaments are Multi-Table Tournaments only.

• The standard Multi-Table Tournament rules apply.

• Players must register in advance to play.

• The maximum number of Players may be limited or not, depending on the tournament.

• At the specified tournament start time, Players are seated randomly, and the tournament begins.

• The tournament does not begin until the specified tournament start time.

• When a Player registers for a tournament, the tournament buy-in amount and entrance fee are immediately deducted from their account.

• Players must log on to the Multi-Player system prior to the tournament's start time on the appropriate day. Once the tournament is open, the Multi-Player system automatically takes the Player to the table.

• If a Player de-registers from the tournament before the tournament de-registration end time has passed, and before play begins at the table, all buy-in amounts and entrance fees are refunded to the Player's account.

• If a Player leaves the tournament after play begins at the table, they forfeit their buy-in amount and entrance fee. The Player is then blinded-off, unless they return to the tournament to continue play.

• All winnings are deposited into the Player's account at the end of the tournament.

The following rules apply:

• Free-Roll Tournaments are Scheduled Multi-Table Tournaments only.

• The standard Scheduled Multi-Table Tournament rules apply.

• To qualify for the Bonus Hand, the winning hand number must be played at a Real, non-tournament table.

• A minimum number of Players must receive cards at the start of the game. The minimum number of Players required is determined by the House, per promotion.

• When the Bonus Hand number comes up, all Players that are dealt cards receive a part of the prize money.

• The Player that wins the main pot in the Bonus Hand, receives the winner prize amount.

• If more than one Player wins the pot, the Bonus Hand prize amount is divided equally between them.

• Only winners of the main pot, no side pots, are eligible for the Bonus Hand winner prize. All other participating Players receive a lesser prize amount.

• The Bonus Hand is not available in Tournaments.

• The Bonus Hand prizes are determined by the House.

The following rules apply:

• The High Hand promotion is available in Texas Hold 'em only.

• The Player with the highest hand at the end of the 24-hour period receives the High Hand prize.

• To qualify for a High Hand, the hand must be played at a Real, non-tournament table.

• A minimum number of Players must receive cards at the start of the game. The minimum number of Players required is determined by the House, per promotion.

• A Player must use both their pocket cards to qualify for the High Hand, and the hand must go to a showdown.

• The winning Player must be one of the Players who reached the showdown.

• The Player that wins the High Hand, receives the winner prize amount.

• If more than one Player wins the High Hand, the High Hand prize amount is divided equally between them.

• The High Hand prizes are determined by the House.

The following rules apply:

• The Bad Beat Jackpot promotion is available in Texas Hold 'em only.

• A Bad Beat hand occurs when a Player with a good hand is beaten by a higher ranking hand.

• To qualify for a Bad Beat Jackpot, the hand must be played at a Real, non-tournament table.

• A minimum number of Players must receive cards at the start of the game. The minimum number of Players required is determined by the House, per promotion.

• Both the Player with the Bad Beat hand and the game winner must use both their pocket cards to qualify for the Bad Beat Jackpot.

• The Bad Beat hand and the game winner’s hand must be equal to or higher than the Bad Beat Limit.

• The Bad Beat Limit is determined by the House, per promotion.

• Additional requirements may be set by the House.

• The Bad Beat Jackpot prizes are determined by the House.