The 72 Bonus Game is a classic side-bet mechanic added to standard Texas Hold’em cash tables, designed to reward bold bluffs and table image manipulation. The core idea is simple: if a player wins a hand with 7-2 offsuit, the weakest hand in poker, they receive an extra bonus payout from each opponent at the table or from a designated jackpot pool.
There are different implementation options:

– Table Penalty Version: Each opponent pays the player a fixed amount (e.g., 1 BB) if the 7-2 wins.

– Raked Jackpot Version: The bonus is drawn from a pooled jackpot funded via the rake.

– Dealer Announcement + Animation: Bonus wins trigger special animations or chat messages.

The 72 Bonus creates additional layers of psychological warfare. Knowing that a player might be incentivized to bluff with 7-2 forces tighter decisions from opponents, and adds an entertaining meta-game to the table. This mode is often beloved by Twitch streamers and YouTubers, as it leads to jaw-dropping bluffs and hilarious showdowns.

Our platform allows the 72 Bonus to be toggled per table, with configurable bonus amounts, animations, and opt-in rules. It’s a fantastic way to add fun and unpredictability to traditional Hold’em games without disrupting the core game mechanics.