I explain below how I calculate the net rake. This is how much money you actually spend in rake compared to the pots you are playing. To answer this question and allow a general comparison of rake models, I use something called “ Net Rake”. For example: Playing $1 / $2 NLH, is it better to have to pay 3% rake with a $5 cap or 5% rake with a $3 cap?

Percentage and cap don’t really tell you how much rake you have to pay for a certain game and make it difficult to compare different rake models. This rule is taken into account in this rake comparison. Here a hand is raked once there is a 3-bet or a flop. The GGNetwork is the exception to this rule. Meaning: No rake is collected if the hand is over before a flop is dealt. On top of that virtually all operators have a no-flop-no-drop rule.

Cap: Once the rake reaches the cap no more rake is deducted for that pot (usually the cap is $3 to $5 for online games).

Percentage: How many percent are taken from each pot (usually between 3% and 5% for online games).

There are two parameters defining the rake: When playing cash games, a certain amount of money is taken from each pot for the operator.

Online Poker Rake Calculator and Comparison Chart

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