CoinPoker: What the $35 3-Bet Club Actually Returns
Guaranteed rakeback ended July 1. A 10% return now costs $35 a month, and you need $350 of monthly rake before the subscription pays for itself.
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Enter your win rate and sample size to model how variance shapes your cash game results.
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Monte Carlo simulations show whether you’re running bad or experiencing normal variance.
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Compare effective rake across 19 networks and 1,546 rake rules. Find the cheapest tables.
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PrimeDope has served poker players since 2013 with free tools and resources built by people who play the game. The variance calculators are cited by Wikipedia, referenced by PokerNews, and credited by GTO Wizard. The rake comparison calculator draws from a public database of 1,546 rake rules across 19 networks.
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