Poker player strikes lucky at Leicester Squares Empire Casino

Poker fan and Italian, Mr Salvador Jorge, celebrates scooping a massive £33,661 win whilst playing the Bad Beat Poker Jackpot at London’s Empire Casino this month. The Bad Beat Jackpot was launched at the Empire Casino in February 2010 and can be won by anyone playing in a dealer dealt Texas Hold’em cash game.  The jackpot is won if your losing hand is four twos or better at showdown.

The jackpot was shared between eight players around the table.  Mr Jorge, the jackpot winner, scooped his £33,661 win and second prize was taken by Mr Peter Invasco who took home £16,830.  The remaining six players at the table claimed equal share of £2,806. Meaning a grand total of over £67,000 in winnings.

The Hand:

Button seat 6.