Poker term
High hand promotion
A card-room promotion that pays a bonus to the best qualifying hand made in each time window — every hour or half-hour — usually a full house or better in hold'em. Funded by a jackpot drop, it keeps recreational players at the tables during quiet hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is a high hand promotion?
A room pays a prize to the best hand made during a stated window — an hour, a day, a week. Casino Wien's Early Bird Bonus, paying €100 in chips for the highest hand in each of two evening windows, is a typical example.
Does a high hand promotion change how you should play?
Barely. The prize is too small relative to the pots to justify chasing hands you would otherwise fold. It is a reason to choose one room over another, not a reason to play differently once seated.