Some sites have different rake percentages for different stakes, so be aware of that when choosing a site or deciding to progress to a higher level. Here, we explain how rake works in online poker, and if you scroll to the bottom of the page you’ll see a comparative chart of the rake for all online poker sites so you can find the lowest rake for your chosen level of online poker.
Rake can mean the difference between a profitable game and a game in which you make a loss (or break even at best). One of the most important factors of game selection in poker is the rake.
