You can place a side bet on a player, which is a bet that they will win the hand. Side bets are wagered with Jacks.
- Side bet features are available to players that have turned on the Side Betting setting on their account.
- You cannot be active in a hand when you place a side bet.
- You can bet on a hand you were playing, after you fold.
- You can only side bet on a player currently active in a hand.
- Side bets cannot be canceled once placed.
- At showdown, side bets will pay out if there is at least one side bet on a winning player and at least one side bet on a losing player.
- If a side bet does not pay out (based on the above), all side bettors will have their side bets refunded for that hand.
- At showdown, side bet winner(s) will split the side bet pot.
- If the Side Bet Phase room option has been turned on, there may be an additional phase before cards are revealed to allow for any last-second side bets.
- While sitting, if it's valid to place a side bet at that time, a "Side Bet" button will appear below the table area. Click the button, then click the seated player you want to side bet on.
- In the "Side Bets" panel, a "Side Bet" button will appear and be enabled if a side bet can be made. Click the button, then click the seated player you want to side bet on.
- While viewing a player in the "Player Info" panel, a "Side Bet" button will appear and be enabled if a side bet can be made. Clicking it will immediately place the side bet on that player.