The importance of playing where the rake is cheapest

AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
If we all are equal - then we all loose the same amount as we pay in rake
If you are better than average, then you still have to win more than the rake to be a winner.

So cheap rake makes your chance to be a winner bigger.

Therefore chose the pokersite with lowest rake - you will feel a difference.
 
Aballinamion

Aballinamion

Sleeping with the Dark Lady of the Sith
Loyaler
Joined
Dec 4, 2017
Total posts
2,528
Awards
3
BR
Chips
346
If we all are equal - then we all loose the same amount as we pay in rake
If you are better than average, then you still have to win more than the rake to be a winner.

So cheap rake makes your chance to be a winner bigger.

Therefore chose the pokersite with lowest rake - you will feel a difference.
Nice point you have made mate. Could you please do us the favor of listing a ranking of poker rooms according to their rake length? Thank you.
 
AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
Nice point you have made mate. Could you please do us the favor of listing a ranking of poker rooms according to their rake length? Thank you.
It really depends on the poker game you play. And I think you find the biggest difference in rake at microstake cash games.
 
Niveau1

Niveau1

Rock Star
Platinum Level
Joined
Dec 3, 2022
Total posts
359
Awards
1
AT
Chips
223
Nice point you have made mate. Could you please do us the favor of listing a ranking of poker rooms according to their rake length? Thank you.

Is that an overview of how you would like it to be?
 
AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
Is that an overview of how you would like it to be?
Very good link, It really shows how big a difference there is in the net rake on low stake cash from the cheapest to the most expencive site
 
S

Station_Master

Legend
Platinum Level
Joined
Oct 26, 2022
Total posts
1,217
Awards
1
GB
Chips
255
Is that an overview of how you would like it to be?
Great overview here. And AKShark is correct in stating the importance if rake. Its definitely something to consider when choosing where to play. One of the reasons I first signed up to unibet was the cheap rake though it becomes less attractive as you move up and also another consideration is rakeback, where Unibet for example is pretty rubbish, so I mostly play on pokerstars which always seems competitive on rake and has good rakeback.
 
AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
Great overview here. And AKShark is correct in stating the importance if rake. Its definitely something to consider when choosing where to play. One of the reasons I first signed up to Unibet was the cheap rake though it becomes less attractive as you move up and also another consideration is rakeback, where Unibet for example is pretty rubbish, so I mostly play on pokerstars which always seems competitive on rake and has good rakeback.
 
Rockyfour

Rockyfour

Visionary
Silver Level
Joined
Apr 3, 2021
Total posts
547
Chips
15
Remember to caluclate in your rakeback as well though. It's not just about rake. It's about rake+rakecaps+rakeback.
 
AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
Remember to caluclate in your rakeback as well though. It's not just about rake. It's about rake+rakecaps+rakeback.
True, but when it comes to all, it does not change that the percentage you pay in fee on microstake cash is very high, and that the site with cheapest rake can make the difference if you are a winning player or not :)
 
B

bowserdon

Visionary
Platinum Level
Joined
Jul 13, 2019
Total posts
743
Awards
1
CA
Chips
180
Rake like evertthing else is going up, I luv 888 but some micros hitting 10%, way too much
 
AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
Actually 888 hits an amazing 12,5% rake when you play 1/2c cash and the pot is 8c, and they charge 1c in rake, I'm attempted to call it robery, or a Reverse Robin hood.
 
AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
This why rakeback deals are so good.
Rakeback is only good for the pokersite - then they can charge too buch, and give a little back. That is just marketing aimed at fools
 
hilary antonik filho

hilary antonik filho

Legend
Platinum Level
Joined
Jan 8, 2022
Total posts
3,180
Awards
3
BR
Chips
514
Rakeback is only good for the pokersite - then they can charge too buch, and give a little back. That is just marketing aimed at fools
I agree in parts, websites need to win, so I don't consider marketing aimed at fools. very good the like posted from friend Niveau1
 
AKShark

AKShark

Enthusiast
Silver Level
Joined
Jul 29, 2022
Total posts
39
DK
Chips
84
Sorry, it was not my intend to offend anyone, I'm a fool myself, when I find myself, playing more than I want, just to reach the next level of rakeback :)
And the casino knows that :)
 
Rockyfour

Rockyfour

Visionary
Silver Level
Joined
Apr 3, 2021
Total posts
547
Chips
15
Sorry, it was not my intend to offend anyone, I'm a fool myself, when I find myself, playing more than I want, just to reach the next level of rakeback :)
And the casino knows that :)
Just play on Betsson microstakes imo. You will get the 30% rakeback in no time even grinding microstakes (assuming you can multi-table), and everyone on that site is terrible lol. Also if it's your first deposit you will get a bonus 20% of rakeback for a total of 50% rakeback for the first few months. That might give you a chance to build a bank roll which will potentially let you move up stakes if your goal is to grind up from nothing.
 
M

mssmotilda

Visionary
Platinum Level
Joined
Oct 1, 2020
Total posts
503
Awards
1
Chips
96
Remember to caluclate in your rakeback as well though. It's not just about rake. It's about rake+rakecaps+rakeback.
I agree with you, the rake on all sites is about the same, but for rakeback you can find very profitable offers.
 
Aballinamion

Aballinamion

Sleeping with the Dark Lady of the Sith
Loyaler
Joined
Dec 4, 2017
Total posts
2,528
Awards
3
BR
Chips
346
I will like to thank you))
I thank you dear mate, for you are nice and I love it! Keep here in the forum with us and will see a lot of changes in your life.
Most important of all: you should be grateful to CardsChat/Staff Members for providing us such a wonderful space of knowledge, learning, friendship and fun!
If you have any more questions or doubts don’t be shy and do not hesitate to ask.
I’m just another CardsChat’s students!
Have a nice day, hugs!
 
nerobs9

nerobs9

Legend
Bronze Level
Joined
Apr 27, 2022
Total posts
1,136
Awards
2
KZ
Chips
185
If we all are equal - then we all loose the same amount as we pay in rake
If you are better than average, then you still have to win more than the rake to be a winner.

So cheap rake makes your chance to be a winner bigger.

Therefore chose the pokersite with lowest rake - you will feel a difference.
This is a good point, but for this you need to know the rake in all poker rooms
 
spunka

spunka

Visionary
Bronze Level
Joined
Dec 31, 2008
Total posts
884
Awards
2
Chips
67
Tournament poker rake should be around 10% on low stakes they usually are a bit above that.
 
Top