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PokerMatch Player Misses Bad-Beat Jackpot in Epic Showdown
NewsFebruary 17, 2021·1 min read

PokerMatch Player Misses Bad-Beat Jackpot in Epic Showdown


In a recent poker match on PokerMatch, player 'dreamer' found himself in an intense showdown. Holding a strong straight flush, 'dreamer' was poised to win a significant bad-beat jackpot. However, the rules stipulate that both hole cards must be part of the final combination to qualify for the jackpot.

Unfortunately for 'dreamer', the river card turned his 7-8-9-10-J straight flush into an 8-9-10-J-Q, excluding one of his hole cards and thus forfeiting the bad-beat jackpot. This unexpected turn of events left 'dreamer' without the jackpot but added an exciting twist to the game.

In a gesture of goodwill, PokerMatch decided to reward all players at the table. Each participant received a ticket to the 'Mega KO with Casino Boss' tournament, which features a guaranteed prize pool of 5,000,000 гривен. This exclusive decision by PokerMatch highlights their commitment to supporting their community and adding excitement to their tournaments.

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