What is Rakeback and how does it work?

Rakeback is a very important tool for poker players, and in this article we explain its definition, how it works and how to get rakeback.

Rake

Every online poker program profits from fees collected during table games and tournaments. It is the rake, which is generally 5% of the final pot in cash games, and 10% in tournaments. For those who play at low limits, or cheap tournaments, this value has little relevance. However, for those who play at medium or high levels, this value can be quite significant. For example: at a $1/$2 NL Texas Hold'em table, a rake of $2 to $3 dollars is often paid for each hand. In a $100 tournament, on the other hand, an additional $10 is usually paid as a fee.

Rakeback

Rakeback has emerged as an interesting option in these cases, very profitable for frequent poker players. In Rakeback, a percentage of the fees charged is returned to the player as a bonus. This rate varies between 20 and 30% in most cases, a relevant amount for those who play a large volume of games.

Let's imagine an average player, who has a return on investment (ROI) of zero – that is, he has neither profit nor loss. In this case, rakeback would bring a profit based on the rake generated. If he generates an average rake of $10 per day, at the end of the month he would earn $100 in rakeback. More effective players, with a positive ROI, can increase their profits even further.

How it works / how to get it

To get rakeback, you must sign up to a rakeback portal, which will manage the transfers between the online poker room and your account. We recommend Volta Rake, as it is the only one with support entirely in Portuguese, and because it only works with reliable poker rooms. To be eligible for rakeback, the player must create an account with an online poker program by following the links on the Volta Rake portal and using their bonus codes if necessary.

Then, simply make your deposit and play poker as normal. For some poker programs, rakeback is paid directly into your player account. For others, the money is sent monthly via other methods.

For more details visit the portal Back Rake, where you can find instructions and personalized support, all in Portuguese. On this portal, you can refer your poker player friends and earn cash commissions in addition to rakeback. In addition, they offer a rakeback calculator to estimate how much you can earn.