- For No Limit and Pot Limit, the house charges a commission or 'rake' as a percentage of the total pot won at the end of each hand. The 'rake' is calculated based on the number of players in the hand, and the size of the pot. The commission (rake) is 5% and capped at a maximum of $3.
- There is a lowered cap from levels NL200 and higher, as the rake cap on those levels is 2BB. This rake structure is quite similar to other mobile poker apps. As with usual online poker sites, the rake has a no flop – no drop -policy, and calculating the rake is done with Weighted Contributed method.
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The rake is defined below for each game which we spread. We do not charge rake if the hand ends on the first betting round (before the flop in Hold'em or Omaha, before Fourth Street in Stud variants, or before the Draw in Draw variants).
Whats Taking A Rake In Poker
The HORSE mixed game includes only Limit games in the rotation, and therefore will be raked according to the Fixed Limit structures.
We offer mixed games that have parts of game rotation which are Fixed Limit, and other parts which are No Limit and/or Pot Limit. Hands played at these tables are raked according to the type of game dealt in a particular hand.
We also offer a selection of special poker game variants – see here for rake information for those games.
‘Number of players' in the tables below refers to the players who were dealt into that particular hand, not the number seated at the table.
The tables below also represent the rake for both regular ring game and Zoom tables.
True Percentage Rake
Ring game rake is calculated as a true percentage using the ‘round half to even' method of rounding.
Non-USD Currency Rake
The caps for non-USD games are subject to quarterly review and may be changed due to fluctuations in the exchange rates.
US Dollar Ring Games
No Limit and Pot Limit*
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01/$0.02 | 3.50% | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| $0.02/$0.05 | 4.15% | $0.50 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| $0.05/$0.10 to $0.08/$0.16 | 4.50% | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.50 |
| $0.10/$0.25 | 4.50% | $0.50 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 5.00% | $0.75 | $0.75 | $2.00 |
| $0.50/$1 | 5.00% | $1.00 | $1.00 | $2.50 |
| $1/$2 | 5.0% | $1.25 | $1.25 | $2.75 |
| $2/$4 | 5.0% | $1.50 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| $2.50/$5 | 5.0% | $1.50 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| $3/$6 | 5.0% | $1.50 | $1.50 | $3.50 |
* Excluding No Limit and Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Micro Stakes
No Limit and Pot Limit High-Stakes
| Stakes | 2 Player % / Cap | 3-4 Player % / Cap | 5+ Player % / Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5/$10 | 4.5% / $1.50 | 4.50% / $1.50 | 4.50% / $3.00 |
| $10/$20 | 4.5% / $1.75 | 4.50% / $1.75 | 4.50% / $3.00 |
| $25/$50 | 4.5% / $2.25 | 4.50% / $2.00 | 4.50% / $3.00 |
| $50/$100 | 4.5% / $2.50 | 4.50% / $3.00 | 4.50% / $5.00 |
| $100/$200 and above | 4.5% / $3.00 | 4.50% / $5.00 | 4.50% / $5.00 |
No Limit, Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Micro Stakes.
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01/$0.02 | 3.30% | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| $0.02/$0.05 | 3.90% | $0.50 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| $0.05/$0.10 | 4.25% | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.50 |
| $0.10/$0.25 | 4.25% | $0.50 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
Fixed Limit
| Stakes | 2 Player % / Cap | 3-4 Player % / Cap | 5+ Player % / Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.02/$0.04 | 4.5% / $0.01 | 4.5% / $0.01 | 4.5% / $0.01 |
| $0.04/$0.08 to $0.05/$0.10 | 4.5% / $0.04 | 4.5% / $0.04 | 4.5% / $0.04 |
| $0.10/$0.20 | 4.5% / $0.10 | 4.5% / $0.10 | 4.5% / $0.10 |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 4.5% / $0.16 | 4.5% / $0.16 | 4.5% / $0.16 |
| $0.50/$1 | 4.5% / $0.40 | 4.5% / $0.40 | 4.5% / $0.40 |
| $1/$2 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 3.0% / $0.70 | 4.0% / $0.80 |
| $2/$4 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 3.0% / $0.70 | 3.0% / $1.25 |
| $3/$6 to $5/$10 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 3.0% / $2.00 | 3.0% / $3.00 |
| $10/$20 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 2.5% / $2.00 | 2.5% / $3.00 |
| $15/$30 | 2.0% / $1.00 | 2.0% / $2.00 | 2.0% / $3.00 |
| $20/$40 to $100/$200 | 1.0% / $1.00 | 1.0% / $2.00 | 1.0% / $3.00 |
| $150/$300 and above | 1.0% / $2.00 | 1.0% / $5.00 | 1.0% / $5.00 |
Euro Games
What Is A Rake In Poker Room
No Limit and Pot Limit*
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €0.01/€0.02 | 3.50% | €0.25 | €0.25 | €0.25 |
| €0.02/€0.05 | 4.15% | €0.50 | €0.50 | €0.75 |
| €0.05/€0.10 | 4.50% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.25 |
| €0.10/€0.25 | 4.50% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.50 |
| €0.25/€0.50 | 5.0% | €0.70 | €0.70 | €1.80 |
| €0.50/€1 | 5.0% | €0.90 | €0.90 | €2.25 |
| €1/€2 | 5.0% | €1.15 | €1.15 | €2.50 |
| €2/€4 | 5.0% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €2.75 |
| €2.5/€5 | 5.0% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €2.75 |
| €3/€6 | 5.0% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €3.20 |
| €5/€10 | 4.5% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €2.75 |
*Excluding No Limit and Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Micro Stakes
No Limit and Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Micro Stakes
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €0.01/€0.02 | 3.30% | €0.25 | €0.25 | €0.25 |
| €0.02/€0.05 | 3.90% | €0.50 | €0.50 | €0.75 |
| €0.05/€0.10 | 4.25% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.25 |
| €0.10/€0.25 | 4.25% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.50 |
GBP Games
No Limit and Pot Limit
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £0.01/£0.02 | 3.50% | £0.20 | £0.20 | £0.20 |
| £0.02/£0.05 | 4.15% | £0.30 | £0.30 | £0.60 |
| £0.05/£0.10 | 4.50% | £0.30 | £0.60 | £1.00 |
| £0.10/£0.25 | 4.50% | £0.30 | £0.60 | £1.25 |
| £0.25/£0.50 | 5.0% | £0.50 | £0.50 | £1.40 |
| £0.50/£1 | 5.0% | £0.70 | £0.70 | £1.40 |
| £1/£2 | 5.0% | £0.90 | £0.90 | £1.95 |
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If you're like a lot of poker players who will be at the World Series of Poker this summer, you'll be seeking out the cash games not only at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, but elsewhere in Las Vegas, too.
I thought it would be worthwhile to give players an idea of what to expect with regard to both the rake and comps offered at other Las Vegas cash rooms. I've put all of this information together in one chart below for your easy review when you go to Las Vegas. This way, you'll know the rooms that give you the best value while you play, showing you where you'll pay the least and earn the most.
What Is A Rake In Poker Game
Most casual players pay little or no attention to the cost of playing poker. But there is a cost, as we serious players know. It's called the 'rake' — the amount that the house takes out of every pot. Sometimes the rake is the difference between a player winning or losing money in a public poker room.
The lowest rake in Las Vegas at this time is $3 maximum per pot, while the highest is $5 maximum.
Not all rooms rake the same amount. The lowest rake in Las Vegas at this time is $3 maximum per pot, while the highest is $5 maximum.
Similarly, many rooms offer players compensation for playing poker in their casino. It's generally not nearly as much as they offer to players who want to play 'house advantage' games like blackjack, slots or craps. But it can add up, with some rooms paying considerably more in 'comps' than others.
Some poker rooms offer nothing at all to players, while others offer as much as $2 per hour. Most pay around $1 an hour or thereabouts.
At face value, it might seem like the rake and comps are too insignificant to make much of a difference. But think about this. A room that charges a $5 maximum rake is charging 25 percent more than a room that charges a $4 maximum rake. Similarly, a room that gives players $2 an hour in comps is paying 100 percent more than a room that pays only $1 an hour to its players.
Some practices regarding the rake are fairly standard from room to room. All rooms take out the rake at roughly 10 percent increments. Nearly all follow the rule that there is no rake if the betting ends before the flop (a.k.a., the 'no flop, no drop' rule).
In the chart below, I refer to the maximum or cap on the rake. Meanwhile the comps refer to the amount per hour that a player earns that can usually be used on hotel rooms, beverages and food. Some places also allow comps to be spent on other casino merchandise.
Keep in mind that just as rooms change the games they spread, they also change their rake and comps from time to time. If you want to be certain about the most current information about each room, I suggest you check with them directly beforehand.
One other note about the rake. Most rooms offer bad beat jackpots and/or other promotions. These promotions are nearly always paid for by the players with additional 'jackpot drops.' Though this money is returned to the players, it still comes out of the pot, and it may reasonably be considered additional rake by some.
I am not considering these jackpot drops when listing the maximum rake below, since promotions and drops change too frequently for me to be sure what will be in place when you play. That's something else to keep in mind, though, as you choose where you want to go play when venturing outside the Rio this summer.
| Poker Room | Max Rake | Comps/hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aria | $4 | $2 |
| Bally's | $5 | $1 |
| Bellagio | $4 | $2 |
| Binion's | $4 | $2 |
| Boulder Station | $4 | $1 |
| Caesars | $4 | $2 |
| Cannery | $4 | $1 |
| Club Fortune | $3 | $1 |
| Excalibur | $4 | $2 |
| Flamingo | $5 | $1 |
| Golden Nugget | $4 | $2 |
| Green Valley Ranch | $4 | $1 |
| Harrah's | $4 | $1 |
| Luxor | $4 | $2 |
| Mandalay Bay | $4 | $1 |
| MGM | $5 | $1 |
| Mirage | $4 | $2* |
| Orleans | $3 | $1.25 |
| Palace Station | $4 | $1 |
| Planet Hollywood | $5 | $1 |
| Red Rock Canyon | $4 | $1 |
| Sam's Town | $3 | $1.25 |
| Santa Fe Station | $4 | $1 |
| Silver Sevens | $4 | $1 |
| South Point | $4 | $1 |
| Sun Coast | $3 | $1.25 |
| Stratosphere | $4 | $1 |
| Venetian | $5 | $1 |
| Wynn | $5 | $1.50 |
No Limit and Pot Limit High-Stakes
| Stakes | 2 Player % / Cap | 3-4 Player % / Cap | 5+ Player % / Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5/$10 | 4.5% / $1.50 | 4.50% / $1.50 | 4.50% / $3.00 |
| $10/$20 | 4.5% / $1.75 | 4.50% / $1.75 | 4.50% / $3.00 |
| $25/$50 | 4.5% / $2.25 | 4.50% / $2.00 | 4.50% / $3.00 |
| $50/$100 | 4.5% / $2.50 | 4.50% / $3.00 | 4.50% / $5.00 |
| $100/$200 and above | 4.5% / $3.00 | 4.50% / $5.00 | 4.50% / $5.00 |
No Limit, Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Micro Stakes.
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01/$0.02 | 3.30% | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| $0.02/$0.05 | 3.90% | $0.50 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| $0.05/$0.10 | 4.25% | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.50 |
| $0.10/$0.25 | 4.25% | $0.50 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
Fixed Limit
| Stakes | 2 Player % / Cap | 3-4 Player % / Cap | 5+ Player % / Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.02/$0.04 | 4.5% / $0.01 | 4.5% / $0.01 | 4.5% / $0.01 |
| $0.04/$0.08 to $0.05/$0.10 | 4.5% / $0.04 | 4.5% / $0.04 | 4.5% / $0.04 |
| $0.10/$0.20 | 4.5% / $0.10 | 4.5% / $0.10 | 4.5% / $0.10 |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 4.5% / $0.16 | 4.5% / $0.16 | 4.5% / $0.16 |
| $0.50/$1 | 4.5% / $0.40 | 4.5% / $0.40 | 4.5% / $0.40 |
| $1/$2 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 3.0% / $0.70 | 4.0% / $0.80 |
| $2/$4 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 3.0% / $0.70 | 3.0% / $1.25 |
| $3/$6 to $5/$10 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 3.0% / $2.00 | 3.0% / $3.00 |
| $10/$20 | 2.0% / $0.50 | 2.5% / $2.00 | 2.5% / $3.00 |
| $15/$30 | 2.0% / $1.00 | 2.0% / $2.00 | 2.0% / $3.00 |
| $20/$40 to $100/$200 | 1.0% / $1.00 | 1.0% / $2.00 | 1.0% / $3.00 |
| $150/$300 and above | 1.0% / $2.00 | 1.0% / $5.00 | 1.0% / $5.00 |
Euro Games
What Is A Rake In Poker Room
No Limit and Pot Limit*
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €0.01/€0.02 | 3.50% | €0.25 | €0.25 | €0.25 |
| €0.02/€0.05 | 4.15% | €0.50 | €0.50 | €0.75 |
| €0.05/€0.10 | 4.50% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.25 |
| €0.10/€0.25 | 4.50% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.50 |
| €0.25/€0.50 | 5.0% | €0.70 | €0.70 | €1.80 |
| €0.50/€1 | 5.0% | €0.90 | €0.90 | €2.25 |
| €1/€2 | 5.0% | €1.15 | €1.15 | €2.50 |
| €2/€4 | 5.0% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €2.75 |
| €2.5/€5 | 5.0% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €2.75 |
| €3/€6 | 5.0% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €3.20 |
| €5/€10 | 4.5% | €1.35 | €1.35 | €2.75 |
*Excluding No Limit and Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Micro Stakes
No Limit and Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo Micro Stakes
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €0.01/€0.02 | 3.30% | €0.25 | €0.25 | €0.25 |
| €0.02/€0.05 | 3.90% | €0.50 | €0.50 | €0.75 |
| €0.05/€0.10 | 4.25% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.25 |
| €0.10/€0.25 | 4.25% | €0.50 | €0.75 | €1.50 |
GBP Games
No Limit and Pot Limit
| Stakes | % Rake | 2 Player Cap | 3-4 Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £0.01/£0.02 | 3.50% | £0.20 | £0.20 | £0.20 |
| £0.02/£0.05 | 4.15% | £0.30 | £0.30 | £0.60 |
| £0.05/£0.10 | 4.50% | £0.30 | £0.60 | £1.00 |
| £0.10/£0.25 | 4.50% | £0.30 | £0.60 | £1.25 |
| £0.25/£0.50 | 5.0% | £0.50 | £0.50 | £1.40 |
| £0.50/£1 | 5.0% | £0.70 | £0.70 | £1.40 |
| £1/£2 | 5.0% | £0.90 | £0.90 | £1.95 |
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If you're like a lot of poker players who will be at the World Series of Poker this summer, you'll be seeking out the cash games not only at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, but elsewhere in Las Vegas, too.
I thought it would be worthwhile to give players an idea of what to expect with regard to both the rake and comps offered at other Las Vegas cash rooms. I've put all of this information together in one chart below for your easy review when you go to Las Vegas. This way, you'll know the rooms that give you the best value while you play, showing you where you'll pay the least and earn the most.
What Is A Rake In Poker Game
Most casual players pay little or no attention to the cost of playing poker. But there is a cost, as we serious players know. It's called the 'rake' — the amount that the house takes out of every pot. Sometimes the rake is the difference between a player winning or losing money in a public poker room.
The lowest rake in Las Vegas at this time is $3 maximum per pot, while the highest is $5 maximum.
Not all rooms rake the same amount. The lowest rake in Las Vegas at this time is $3 maximum per pot, while the highest is $5 maximum.
Similarly, many rooms offer players compensation for playing poker in their casino. It's generally not nearly as much as they offer to players who want to play 'house advantage' games like blackjack, slots or craps. But it can add up, with some rooms paying considerably more in 'comps' than others.
Some poker rooms offer nothing at all to players, while others offer as much as $2 per hour. Most pay around $1 an hour or thereabouts.
At face value, it might seem like the rake and comps are too insignificant to make much of a difference. But think about this. A room that charges a $5 maximum rake is charging 25 percent more than a room that charges a $4 maximum rake. Similarly, a room that gives players $2 an hour in comps is paying 100 percent more than a room that pays only $1 an hour to its players.
Some practices regarding the rake are fairly standard from room to room. All rooms take out the rake at roughly 10 percent increments. Nearly all follow the rule that there is no rake if the betting ends before the flop (a.k.a., the 'no flop, no drop' rule).
In the chart below, I refer to the maximum or cap on the rake. Meanwhile the comps refer to the amount per hour that a player earns that can usually be used on hotel rooms, beverages and food. Some places also allow comps to be spent on other casino merchandise.
Keep in mind that just as rooms change the games they spread, they also change their rake and comps from time to time. If you want to be certain about the most current information about each room, I suggest you check with them directly beforehand.
One other note about the rake. Most rooms offer bad beat jackpots and/or other promotions. These promotions are nearly always paid for by the players with additional 'jackpot drops.' Though this money is returned to the players, it still comes out of the pot, and it may reasonably be considered additional rake by some.
I am not considering these jackpot drops when listing the maximum rake below, since promotions and drops change too frequently for me to be sure what will be in place when you play. That's something else to keep in mind, though, as you choose where you want to go play when venturing outside the Rio this summer.
| Poker Room | Max Rake | Comps/hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aria | $4 | $2 |
| Bally's | $5 | $1 |
| Bellagio | $4 | $2 |
| Binion's | $4 | $2 |
| Boulder Station | $4 | $1 |
| Caesars | $4 | $2 |
| Cannery | $4 | $1 |
| Club Fortune | $3 | $1 |
| Excalibur | $4 | $2 |
| Flamingo | $5 | $1 |
| Golden Nugget | $4 | $2 |
| Green Valley Ranch | $4 | $1 |
| Harrah's | $4 | $1 |
| Luxor | $4 | $2 |
| Mandalay Bay | $4 | $1 |
| MGM | $5 | $1 |
| Mirage | $4 | $2* |
| Orleans | $3 | $1.25 |
| Palace Station | $4 | $1 |
| Planet Hollywood | $5 | $1 |
| Red Rock Canyon | $4 | $1 |
| Sam's Town | $3 | $1.25 |
| Santa Fe Station | $4 | $1 |
| Silver Sevens | $4 | $1 |
| South Point | $4 | $1 |
| Sun Coast | $3 | $1.25 |
| Stratosphere | $4 | $1 |
| Venetian | $5 | $1 |
| Wynn | $5 | $1.50 |
*changing systems soon and will go to two tier comps, $1 or $2 depending on rating card.
Lead image c/o Kyle Peyton/Flickr, Las Vegas photo copyrights Moyan Brenn
Ashley Adams has been playing poker for 50 years and writing about it since 2000. He is the author of hundreds of articles and two books, Winning 7-Card Stud (Kensington 2003) and Winning No-Limit Hold'em (Lighthouse 2012). He is also the host of poker radio show House of Cards. See www.houseofcardsradio.com for broadcast times, stations, and podcasts.
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