Definition of Rake
What does the term "rake" mean in poker? What is the definition of the term "rake"?
Rake is the commission fee taken by a poker room for operating the game. The commission is scaled to the buy-in and generally equals 5-10% of the pot in each hand. Most often there is a set maximum amount for the rake per hand. The set maximum amount comes into play when the stakes are high.
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The origin of the term "rake" probably comes from the tool that is used by the croupier at the casino to move chips around on the table.
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