Poker Basics

Dealt Rake

A method of calculating rakeback where the total rake from a hand is divided equally among all players who were dealt cards, regardless of whether they played the hand or folded preflop. Dealt rake benefits tight players who fold frequently, as they still receive their share of the rake generated.

Example

At a 6-player table, the room takes $3 in rake this hand. Under dealt rake, each player is credited with $0.50 in rake paid — regardless of whether they played the hand or folded pre-flop.

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What is Dealt Rake in Poker? - Dealt Rake Meaning