Rake
Poker room commission
Example
how much was the rake on that hand?
i think it was like 5%, but i'm not sure
wow, that's pretty steep! no wonder we have to play tight to make a profit
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Rake is the fee that a poker room collects from certain pots as compensation for hosting the game. The term is used in both online poker and live casino poker, where the house takes a small portion of eligible pots as its primary source of revenue. While players may not love paying it, rake is a standard part of most real-money poker games.
In live poker rooms and online poker sites, the rake is often calculated as a small percentage of the pot, typically capped to prevent fees from becoming excessive. The money helps cover the costs of operating the poker room, including staffing, technology, and other services. Since rake can affect long-term profitability, many experienced players pay close attention to how much different poker rooms charge.