Poker Rake Impact Calculator
Calculate the total impact of rake on your poker winnings and compare different poker sites and formats
About this calculator
The Poker Rake Impact Calculator helps players understand how much rake affects their overall poker winnings across different sites and game formats. Rake is the fee poker rooms charge, and it can significantly impact your long-term profitability. This calculator compares rake structures, calculates total rake paid over time, and shows how different rake amounts affect your net winnings, helping you choose the most profitable poker rooms and games.
How to use
Enter your typical session details including stakes, hands per hour, win rate, and hours played. Input the rake structure for different poker sites or formats you're comparing. The calculator will show total rake paid, net winnings after rake, and percentage impact on your profits, allowing you to compare which options are most cost-effective.
Frequently asked questions
What is rake in poker?
Rake is the commission fee that poker rooms charge for hosting games, typically a small percentage of each pot or a fixed tournament fee.
How much does rake typically affect winnings?
Rake can reduce poker profits by 5-15% or more, depending on the stakes, game format, and site's rake structure.
Which poker formats have the lowest rake?
Live cash games and higher stakes online games typically have lower rake percentages compared to low-stakes online games and tournaments.