Rakeback Answers

Have a question about receiving rakeback from online poker sites? The Online Poker Circuit has compiled a list of Rakeback Answers to questions often asked regarding rakeback.

Whether you are new to the Online Poker Circuit or have any questions about receiving rakeback from online poker sites and poker skins, it is highly suggested that you read our short rakeback answers listing to some often asked questions.

What is rake?

The 'rake' is the amount the poker room removes from each pot. This money or rake serves as a fee, for hosting the poker game, and is standard amoung online poker sites, as well as in live poker games for money. This is the "cost of doing business." The amount taken from each pot varies by limits and by poker site, but the rake collected by online poker rooms is generally around 5% of the pot, maximum. This money collected - the rake is how online poker sites stay in business and pay for their operational costs.

Can I get my Rake back?

When you sign up to receive rakeback with a poker room through Online Poker Circuit, you will receive a refund on your rake for every $1.00 that you pay into the rake. This refund is known as rakeback. No matter what limits you play, whether you are a professional poker player or just play poker for fun, receiving rakeback will increase your win-rate drasticly, thus allowing you to make more money. Click here to register and get your rake back with the Online Poker Circuit.

What is "Total Rake" or "Net Revenue"?

Each poker room may have a different term for "Total Rake" or "Net Revenue", but it is essentially the total rake paid by you as calculated by the poker room. When Online Poker Circuit pays your rakeback, it is always a percentage of your Net Revenue.

What is a Rakeback Provider?

A rakeback provider is a company that advertises for a poker room or a group of poker rooms. Rakeback providers are paid a percentage of Total Rake for each one of their players. Online Poker Circuit then gives this payment from the poker room, in the form of rakeback, back to you, the poker player. This allows you to profit or benefit from giving a poker site, or poker rooms your business through the Online Poker Circuit.

How can I get rakeback through Online Poker Circuit?

The first step is creating an account with Online Poker Circuit. This carries absolutely no obligation and will allow you to view our members area as well. Once you have logged into your newly created account with Online Poker Circuit, from the left hand side of any page, select the poker room(s) you are interested in receiving rakeback from and follow the sign up instructions. Within 5 minutes you can begin playing poker and earning rakeback! Click here to register and begin earning rakeback with the Online Poker Circuit.

How often are my Rakeback stats updated on Online Poker Circuit?

Almost all of your rakeback stats are updated daily. If a poker site does not update daily there will be a note of this. There can sometimes be delays with the rakeback stats updating, but these delays are usually out of our control and are usually not more than a couple of days.

Can I Still Get Bonuses at a Poker Room if I Receive Rakeback?

Yes! You will still be able to receive bonuses offered by the poker room and any other promotions offered by the poker room or Online Poker Circuit if you receive rakeback from Online Poker Circuit. Bonuses may be deducted from your Total Rake, but it is much better to receive both bonuses and rakeback than either by themselves.

When are Rake Back Payments Made to Me?

The payments are made once a month, generally during the second week, for the previous month's rake back that is currently due to you. For example, if you have accumulated $400 in rake back in December, this will be paid to you in January. Though we strive to make the rake back payments to you by the 15th of each month, certain poker rooms automatically make the rake back payment to your poker account. There are times when the rake back payment will be made even later than the 15th due to their poker rake back payment schedule.

Note: You must have a rake back balance of $20 or more from the previous month in order to receive your rake back payment. If you are owed less than that, it will be carried over to the following month and will paid once your total has reached $20.

What If I Still Have Other Questions

We suggest looking over the entire Online Poker Circuit site, particularly if you are new to rakeback or our site. We think it will not only answer your questions, but could possibly provide you with a deeper understanding of rakeback and the effect the rake has on poker. Our prompt customer service can answer almost all your questions as well. Click here to discuss rakeback!