Poker Players Hit the Jackpot
Forty-six poker players from Quebec won a record-breaking CA$2.5 million Bad Beat Jackpot collectively.
In an electrifying night at Casino du Lac-Leamy in Quebec, Canada, 46 lucky poker players walked away with a slice of a whopping CA$2.5 million Bad Beat Jackpot, setting a new record for the highest jackpot win at a Loto-Quebec casino.
To trigger the jackpot, a player must suffer a miserable defeat with a hand stronger than quad tens (four of a kind tens) - yes, you read that right. This losing hand, laced with despair, is the key to the pot of gold! But alas, the winning hand must be even stronger, like a dazzling straight flush, to scoop the winnings.
You might be wondering what this thrilling poker night looked like. Well, with the Montreal Canadiens fighting for a Stanley Cup playoff spot, the Casino was buzzing with anticipation. People huddled around TV screens, their knuckles white with tension, while the Bad Beat Jackpot was unfolding at one of the poker tables.
The player with the losing quad tens pocketed a life-changing CA$1 million, while the victorious player with the straight flush took home a cool CA$502,711. The six other players at the table shared almost CA$84,000 each, and the remaining 38 players in the room split about CA$13,000 each.
The Rules of the Game
- To qualify for the jackpot, the losing hand must be quad tens or better, and both hole cards must be used by each player involved in the hand.
- The winning hand must always be stronger than the losing hand.
- The jackpot applies to poker cash games, typically Texas Hold'em, and eligibility is restricted to players who are physically present and dealt into the hand at the time the jackpot is triggered.
This jackpot provides a significant incentive and camaraderie among players, contributing to the excitement of rare yet monumental Bad Beat Jackpots at Casino du Lac-Leamy, renowned for hosting some of the largest jackpots in poker history.
- Remarkably, the CA$2.5 million jackpot, the highest ever recorded at a Loto-Quebec casino, happened at Casino du Lac-Leamy in Quebec, Canada.
- The electric night saw 46 poker players experiencing big-wins, triggered by a player suffering a defeat with a hand stronger than quad tens.
- In a surprising turn of events, the losing hand, though painful, was crucial in setting off the jackpot, with the winning hand needing to be even stronger, such as a straight flush, to claim the prize.
- During the event, the Casino was abuzz with activity as the Montreal Canadiens fought for a Stanley Cup playoff spot, making the air electrifying with anticipation.
- The player with the losing quad tens took home a life-changing CA$1 million, while the victorious player pocketed CA$502,711 with a straight flush.
- The casino culture in Quebec continues to thrive, with gambling trends like the Big-Wins jackpot attracting poker enthusiasts to Casino du Lac-Leamy, known for hosting some of the largest jackpots in poker-and-gambling history.
