What Is a Raked Hand at Absolute Poker?
Many of the promotions run by Absolute Poker are based on the number of "raked hands" that you play. It's important to understand exactly what counts as a "raked hand" or you may miss out on bonuses and prizes.
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Raked Hand Definition
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According to Absolute Poker, a raked hand is "any hand where rake is collected and the player contributes to the pot." This means that in any hand with a large enough pot for the house to collect a rake, if you contributed money to the pot, it will count as a raked hand.
Absolute Poker Promotions
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Raked hands are counted for various promotions on Absolute Poker, such as "Bonus Dollars" and the Absolute Poker FAME loyalty program.
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Purpose of Rake
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Rake is a percentage of a pot that is collected by the house for their services. Absolute Poker collects different amounts of rake depending on the game type played and the size of the pot. See the "Rake Schedule" link in the "Resources" section for an overview of Absolute Poker's rake system.
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