The popular Hustler Casino launched its version of the bad beat jackpot on September 1, 2025, based on a regressive structure. The qualifying threshold gradually lowered—from initially needing to lose with a queen-high straight flush, the promotion evolved to a point where losing with quads of twos was enough to hit the jackpot, provided both players used both of their hole cards.
As the conditions eased, a certain mix of tension and hope was palpable at the tables: everyone wanted to win the pot, but secretly dreamed of having a monster hand that would 'lose.'
An Academic Board, a Cinematic Ending
The hand that kicked it all off appeared on a board of 7 d 7 s 8 d 8 s 9 d. One player went all-in with 6 d 5 d, completing a straight flush. The pot was around $200, and at first glance, it seemed like a typical 'I got it, let's move on' scenario. But then came the moment when revealing the second hand changed the atmosphere at the table—opposite him stood J d T d, a higher straight flush. The jackpot was in play.
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And this is where a bad beat turns into a reason to celebrate. The player who lost the pot actually scored the biggest win of the night—along with the largest share of the record-breaking pot. The Super Jackpot was clearly divided: the player with the lower straight flush, who lost the hand, received $40,000 (40%). The winner with the higher straight flush took home $20,000 (20%). The remaining 40% was split among the other six players at the table, each receiving $6,600. An evening of cash game that might have been just another 'two-five' turned into an unforgettable session.
Sources – X, TheHustlerCasino, PokerNews
