What are Third Blind Tables?
Natural8 is introducing 8-Max No-Limit Hold’em tables which feature 3 blinds (Small Blind, Big Blind and Third Blind).
These tables will also have an ante in which all players will contribute to the pot every hand, which is equal to the small blind.
*These games were removed on Friday, 31st March 2023
How do Third Blind tables work?
Third Blind tables run like regular Hold’em tables with the addition of a Third Blind.
All players dealt into the hand will pay an ante, equivalent to the small blind.
Which blind levels are available in Third Blind tables?
$0.01/$0.02 with $0.04 Third Blind - There is an ante of $0.01 per hand
$0.02/$0.05 with $0.10 Third Blind - There is an ante of $0.02 per hand
$0.05/$0.10 with $0.20 Third Blind - There is an ante of $0.05 per hand
How much rake is collected at Third Blind tables?
The rake collected at Third Blind tables is 5%.
How much rake is collected at Third Blind tables?
$0.01/$0.02
2-3 players = $0.10
4+ players = $0.20
$0.02/$0.05
2-3 players = $0.25
4+ players = $0.50
$0.05/$0.10
2-3 players = $0.50
4+ players = $1.00
What is the buy-in range at the $0.01/$0.02/$0.04 Third Blind tables?
Minimum buy-in is 100 Big Blinds - $2.00
Maximum buy-in is 1000 Big Blinds - $20.00
This is calculated using the Big Blind ($0.02), NOT the Third Blind.
What is the buy-in range at the $0.02/$0.05/$0.10 Third Blind tables?
The minimum buy-in is 100 Big Blinds - $5.00
The maximum buy-in is 1000 Big Blinds - $50.00
These amounts are calculated using the Big Blind of $0.05, NOT the Third Blind.
What is the buy-in range at the $0.05/$0.10/$0.20 Third Blind tables?
Minimum buy-in is 100 Big Blinds - $10.00
Maximum buy-in is 1000 Big Blinds - $100.00
These are calculated using the Big Blind ($0.10), NOT the Third Blind.
Can I win the Bad Beat Jackpot at Third Blind tables?
Yes. The Bad Beat Jackpot can be won at Third Blind tables
Is there a deduction per hand to fund the Bad Beat Jackpot pool when playing Third Blind tables?
0.4 Big Blinds is collected from pots equaling or exceeding 30 Big Blinds.
For example, on a $0.05/$0.10/$0.20 table, where $0.10 is the Big Blind, $0.04 would be deducted for the Bad Beat Jackpot for any pot exceeding $3.00.