What is rake in poker on PokerStars?

What is rake in poker?

Rake is a small fee charged for providing poker games.

 

How is rake charged in cash games?

Rake in cash games depends on:

• Stakes
• Game type
• Number of players

Key points:

• Lower stakes have lower rake
• Rake is capped at a maximum amount
• No rake is taken if no flop is dealt (“no flop, no drop”)

For full details, see: Poker table rake rates

 

How is rake charged in tournaments?

In tournaments, rake is included in the buy-in.

• It is not charged per hand
• It is paid when you register

You can view details in the Structure tab of the tournament lobby.