PGP Progressive hit twice in one week

I wish it was me, but at the IP in Biloxi the Progressive at Pai Gow Poker was hit with 5 aces twice in the past week. It gets 10% of the pot (about $290,000 at the time) which was around $29000 for the first player and around $25000 for the one hit Monday evening. Monday, he sat down and got it the second hand! All players at the table, with the progressive bet, got a $250 bonus.
I sat down to play it Tuesday at the table minimum ($15). The total pot was in the 230,000's. I figured $300 would allow me to play it quite awhile. Boy, was I wrong. My terrible luck at PGP this trip continued and I did not last long at all. But I will try it again next trip.

wow, very nice hits for those individuals. my first hand ever playing pai gow poker I had a 5 card natural straight flush. unfortunately my casino doesn't have any bonus bets. I no longer play pai gow poker, I watch and see people get destroyed even though the house edge is relatively low. When I used to play I would copy AK with the dealer so many times per session that it was sickening.

Quote: winmonkeyspit3

When I used to play I would copy AK with the dealer so many times per session that it was sickening.

That's when I say "BANK, BANK, BANK!!!!"

Not familiar with the joint, whats the JP hand?

Quote: 98Clubs

Not familiar with the joint, whats the JP hand?

Seven card straight flush. 5 Aces pay 10% of the pot. Next time I'm there I'll check if there are payouts for a Royal Flush from the pot and what the envy bonuses are.

The payouts on the hands below the 10% 5 Aces are all "to 1" payouts so they don't come from the meter, just a regular payout depending on the size of the wager. Same as here in LV unless i'm mistaken.