Poker Rakeback Calculator
Calculate your poker rakeback earnings and effective win rate. See how rakeback improves your hourly rate.
Formula:Rakeback = Total Rake × Rakeback Percentage
Total rake you've generated
Your rakeback deal (e.g., 30%)
Total hours at tables
Your hourly rate without rakeback
Rakeback Earned
$300
30% of $1,000
Rakeback/Hour
$2/hr
Added to win rate
Effective Hourly
$2/hr
Base + Rakeback
Total Profit
$300
Over 200 hours
Effective Rake
$700
Actual cost after rakeback
Rakeback Projections (at current rate)
Per Hour
+$2
Monthly (160 hrs)
+$240
Yearly (2000 hrs)
+$3,000
Impact of Rakeback
Without Rakeback:$0
With Rakeback:$300
Rakeback adds $300 to your bottom line!
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What is Poker Rakeback?
Rakeback is a rebate on the rake (house fee) you pay when playing poker. If you generate $1000 in rake with a 30% rakeback deal, you get $300 back. Calculate effective rake: $1000 - $300 = $700 actual cost. High-volume players negotiate up to 50-70% rakeback, making even break-even players profitable.
Key Facts About Rakeback
- Rakeback = Rake Paid × Rakeback Percentage
- Standard rakeback: 20-30% for regular players
- VIP/High volume: 40-70% rakeback possible
- Example: $500 rake × 25% = $125 back
- Effective hourly = Winrate + Rakeback per hour
- Some sites use "contributed" vs "dealt" rake methods
- Rakeback can turn losing players into winners
- Factor rakeback into game selection decisions
Typical Rakeback Tiers
Standard
20-30%
Affiliate/default deals
VIP
35-50%
High volume players
Pro Deal
50-70%
Negotiated contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rakeback in poker?
Rakeback is money returned to you from the rake (fee) you pay at the poker table. If you pay $1,000 in rake and have 30% rakeback, you get $300 back. It's essentially a volume discount for playing poker.
How is rakeback calculated?
Rakeback = Total Rake × Rakeback Percentage. Sites use different methods: "Contributed" rakeback is based on your actual rake contribution per pot. "Dealt" rakeback splits rake equally among players dealt cards. Contributed rewards aggressive players more.
What is a good rakeback percentage?
Standard affiliate rakeback is 25-30%. VIP programs offer 40-50%+. Top high-volume players can negotiate 60-70% deals. Even 25% rakeback significantly improves your effective win rate.
How does rakeback affect my win rate?
Rakeback adds directly to your hourly rate. If you're break-even at $0/hr but generate $10/hr in rakeback at 25% ($2.50/hr), you become a $2.50/hr winner. This is why volume players prioritize rakeback deals.
Should I choose a site based on rakeback?
Consider rakeback alongside game quality and traffic. A 50% rakeback site with tough games may be worse than 25% rakeback with soft games. Calculate your effective rate (winrate + rakeback) at each site.
How this works
Calculations follow the published mathematics of the game — combinatorics for cards, probability theory for dice, and expected-value accounting for wagers. Results are verified against independent references (primarily Wizard of Odds). No calculation here is an opinion or recommendation; it is arithmetic applied to the rules of the game.
What this tool can’t do
When to consult a professional
This tool computes probability and expected value. It is not a betting system and cannot predict the outcome of any individual wager. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Sources
- [1]Wizard of Odds — Michael Shackleford, ASAIndustrywizardofodds.comAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Actuary; widely cited casino-game probability reference. Used for house-edge and EV verification.
- [2]National Council on Problem GamblingOfficial sourcencpgambling.orgAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Responsible-gambling guidance and 1-800-GAMBLER helpline.
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