How to Get Rakeback

A number of poker players don’t know about rakeback. For every game you play, a casino takes a portion of the pot, called the rake. If it sounds unfair, consider this your fee for playing at the casino. Fortunately, there are a growing number of rakeback services available that can give you a good percentage back of the rake. If you play regularly, it’s possible to get back thousands of dollars.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• Familiarity with online casinos

1. Find a good rakeback percentage. The norm is around 30 percent, but it can go as high as 65 percent, or even higher. If a casino is offering 100 percent rakeback, there’s probably some fine print, such as requiring a very high deposit.
2. Make sure the rakeback dealer is reputable. Casinos come and go and so do rakeback dealers. Rakeback is usually managed by a third-party affiliate, so make sure the affiliate has good customer support and good user ratings. If not, you could run the risk of a site going under and losing everything you’ve earned.
3. Make sure your current casino allows rakeback. If you’re already signed up with an online casino, you might not be able to sign up for a rakeback promotion. At some casinos, rakeback is forbidden and you could be banned outright if it violates the terms of your original agreement.
4. Look for bonuses. One of the major advantages to online gambling are the number of bonuses available: sign up bonuses or loyalty programs. Determine if you’ll still be eligible for bonuses if you also get rakeback.

Tips & Warnings

• Find rakeback affiliates that are connected to the major online casinos. They’ll most likely be on the up and up as established casinos don’t want to be in business with an affiliate with a bad reputation.
• Don’t take the first offer. There are hundreds of rakeback deals out there. Be sure to sign up with a rakeback affiliate connected to a casino that has a lot of the games you like to play.
• It’s helpful if your rakeback earnings go into your main casino account so you don’t have to manage two separate accounts.
• Your money’s at stake. Don’t get carried away—it can be easier to gamble away your money when you’re not dealing with three-dimensional chips.
• If you’re having a real problem with gambling, contact a help line or support group.