For customers based in Ireland that wish to play Poker, iPoker has been discontinued and Poker is no longer accessible through our Betfair Product. To play, you can open an account at pokerstars.com.

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”)

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.