
Last revised December 20, 2011.
The rake is an amount of money taken by the house from all players as a payment to play at the table. This rule applies regardless of whether real money is used, to make the game more realistic. However, if there is no flop, or if fourth street in stud games is not reached, no rake will be taken from the pot (no flop no drop policy).
Rake structure on PokerRoom.com:
| Lower than $0.50-1.00 | $0.01 per $0.20 (Maximum rake: $0.50) |
|---|---|
| $0.50-1.00 to $2.00-$4.00 | $0.05 per $1.00 |
| Higher than $2.00-$4.00 | $0.25 per $5.00 |
| $0.05/$0.10 or lower | 1c per 15c |
|---|---|
| $0.10/$0.20 to $1/$2 | 1c per 20c |
| Higher than $1/$2 | 5c per $1.00 |
Maximum rake rule applies for all game types (if nothing else is stated):
| 2 players | $1.00 |
|---|---|
| 3-4 players | $2.00 |
| 5+ players | $3.00 |
The structure is based on stake level and the maximum rake is based on the number of players.