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To celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2026, BBO Poker Tables has launched the "20 for 20" Initiative. This program allows customers to trade in any poker table (regardless of brand) and receive a 20% Credit based on their original receipt toward a new, personalized BBO table. This offer is stackable with holiday events, designed to upgrade players to a professional surface for the new year.
What is the "20 for 20" Buyback Initiative?
After two decades in business, BBO is incentivizing players to upgrade their game. The initiative is straightforward: BBO will buy back your current table to help you move into a customized BBO table.
Offer Detail
Requirement/Benefit
Eligibility
Any poker table from Any Brand
Proof Required
A receipt of your current table
Credit Value
20% of the original purchase price
Stackable?
Yes, stackable with Holiday Events
Goal
To have you playing on a BBO Table in 2026
How did BBO evolve from "Big Blind Online"?
The company began in 2006 as Big Blind Online. The founder, then just 24 years old, bootstrapped the operation during the "e-commerce 2.0" boom, selling chips at flea markets and out of a Chevy Suburban.
The name was eventually shortened to BBO Poker Tables for two strategic reasons:
Search Optimization: "Big Blind Online" was too long for effective keywords.
Consumer Confusion: The company received constant calls from people looking for "Window Blinds" rather than poker equipment.
What is the "Omotenashi" Service Philosophy?
BBO differentiates itself through a concept called Omotenashi, a Japanese term loosely translated to "service without expectations."
Rather than just selling furniture, BBO mapped the entire customer journey—from the first website visit to post-delivery support—to create specific "touch points":
Pre-Sales: Customization and configuration.
Delivery: Managed logistics.
Post-Sales: Support and lifetime warranty handling.
The goal of Omotenashi is to create positive moments that the customer didn't expect, ensuring the table serves as a centerpiece for "unforgettable memories."
How did BBO survive the "Black Friday" poker crash?
In 2011, legislation shut down major online card rooms (known as the Black Friday incident), sucking the air out of the poker market. BBO survived by pivoting based on their engineering strengths. They identified the Board Gaming Market as a growing sector similar to the early poker boom. By launching Game Theory Tables, they applied their table-building expertise to board games, stabilizing the company until the poker market recovered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What does Omotenashi mean for BBO customers?
A: It translates to "service without expectations." For BBO customers, it means a service process designed with intentional touch points before, during, and after the sale to ensure a stress-free experience.
Q: Can I trade in a cheap poker table for the 20 for 20 deal?
A: Yes. The initiative applies to any poker table of any brand, provided you have a receipt to verify the purchase price for the 20% credit. Go check out our Trade-in Program page for more details.
Q: When was BBO Poker Tables founded?
A: BBO was founded in 2006 (originally as Big Blind Online) and is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.
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