Rakeback
Best Poker Rakeback Deals (2026)
Rakeback returns a share of the rake you pay, and at regular volume it is worth more over a year than any welcome bonus. Programs differ more than their headline numbers suggest: some pay a flat weekly rate, some run tier ladders, and some reduce rates for winning players through undisclosed multipliers. The percentages below are verified midpoints for a regular playing 20,000 or more hands a month, not theoretical maximums.
Start with the ranked table, then use the analysis below to separate software, cost, liquidity, and geography.
Side-by-Side Comparison
The table runs in ranked order; shortlist from it, then read the room profiles and the analysis below before clicking through.
| # | Room | Rakeback | Program | Rake | |
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30% | Ocean Rewards (Jan 2026), 24-80% by tier | 5.0% / $3 cap | Play → |
| 2 |
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27% | 27% flat or Elite Benefits (25-65% by volume) | 5% / $3 cap | Play → |
| 3 |
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25% | 25% base rakeback (VIP invite-only up to 45%) | 5% / caps up to $32 | Play → |
| 4 |
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20% | Table Starter 20-40% (NLHE), 30% flat (PLO) | 4.5% / $2 cap | Play → |
| 5 |
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5% | 888 Club challenges, 4-10% effective | 5-6.67% / varies by stake | Play → |
| 6 |
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-- | No guaranteed rakeback since July 2026; CoinRewards leaderboards only | 5% / $2.50-$5 cap | Play → |
| 7 |
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-- | RISE program 10-25% (requires $500+/week rake) | 5.5% / high caps | Play → |
| 8 |
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-- | Rewards Points, ~2-3% effective | 5%+ / varies | Play → |
| 9 |
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-- | Rewards Points, ~2-3% effective | 5%+ / varies | Play → |
Rakeback Calculator
Pick your stake and monthly volume. Monthly rake comes from the same schedules as the rake calculator (6-max NLHE); the return applies each room's verified rate from the table above.
| Room | Monthly Rake | Rakeback | Back / Month | Back / Year |
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BetOnline and Ozoon are not listed: their points programs return 2-3% and their networks' rake matches listed rooms. CoinPoker's 3-Bet Club figures do not subtract the $35 monthly fee.
The largest player pool outside regulated US markets, with mid-table rake and software built for recreational players.
The deepest US-facing poker room with full HUD support, the Venom tournament series, and consistent traffic from micro through $5/$10.
An independent micro-room with the highest rake caps in the industry (up to $32 per hand), where the 25% base rakeback barely dents the cost of playing.
The cheapest major-network rake in online poker, with 4.5% / $2 caps that save serious grinders real money over time.
888poker remains one of the softest major-network rooms thanks to constant casino and sportsbook crossover traffic feeding recreational players into the poker games.
CoinPoker retired both of its founding pitches in 2026: the provably fair blockchain shuffle was replaced by a conventional RNG in the March client rebuild, and guaranteed rakeback ended July 1. A 10-15% return now sits behind the $35/month 3-Bet Club subscription that launched August 17, 2026.
A US-facing room on the Chico network with the highest rake caps in PrimeDope's database, making it one of the most expensive places to play poker at mid-high stakes.
The largest US-facing anonymous poker room, built to protect recreational players from HUD-wielding regs and offering the softest games in the US market as a result.
Ozoon (formerly Bovada, rebranded 2026) is the sportsbook-first sibling of Ignition on the PaiWangLuo network. Same tables, same players, same anonymous model. If you played Bovada last month, you are playing Ozoon this month with a new brand on the door.
How Rakeback Works
Every cash game pot and tournament entry includes rake. Rakeback programs return a percentage of it, paid as cash, points convertible to cash, or scheduled rewards. A player generating $500 in monthly rake at 27% receives $135 back per month, $1,620 over a year. No welcome bonus on this site's bonus comparison clears that much for a typical regular.
Payment structure matters as much as the rate. Flat programs (ACR's 27%, JackPoker's 25%, WPT Global's 20% base) pay the stated percentage on every dollar of rake with no conditions. Tier programs (GGPoker, 888poker) scale with volume, so the advertised ceiling applies only to the highest-volume players.
Published vs Effective Rates
The gap between the advertised number and the paid number decides which deal wins.
GGPoker advertises 24% to 80% through Ocean Rewards, then applies a Player Value Index between 0.1 and 1.0 that reduces effective rakeback for winning and high-volume players. The multiplier is not disclosed in the client, and most regulars report receiving 30% to 60% below their published tier rate. The 30% shown in the table is a midpoint estimate after that reduction.
WPT Global's Table Starter pays 20% flat on NLHE and 30% on PLO with no multiplier, which makes it the most predictable of the larger rooms. ACR's Winning network pays 27% flat or an Elite Benefits ladder reaching 65% at high volume. CoinPoker ended its flat 15% daily rakeback on July 1, 2026; guaranteed rakeback there now requires the $35-a-month 3-Bet Club, which breaks even at $350 of monthly rake. BetOnline's Chico network gates its RISE program behind $500 or more in weekly rake, and Ignition and Ozoon pay points worth roughly 2% to 3%.
Rates verified March 2026 from public room data; CoinPoker re-verified August 2026.
Estimating Your Monthly Rakeback
Rakeback value is a function of the rake you actually pay, which varies by network, stake, and game type more than most players expect. The rake calculator models your monthly rake across 19 networks at your stake and volume. Multiply its output by the percentage in the table above for your expected monthly return, and by twelve for the annual figure to compare against any bonus offer.
Compare exact rake costs at your specific stakes across every room in the table above.
Open Rake CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
What is poker rakeback?
Rakeback is a partial refund of the rake a poker room charges on cash game pots and tournament entries. Programs pay it as cash transfers, convertible points, or scheduled rewards. Rates across major rooms range from roughly 2% in points-based programs to 65% at the top of high-volume ladders.
Which poker site has the best rakeback?
For most regulars, ACR's 27% flat rate and WPT Global's 20% flat (30% on PLO) deliver the most predictable value because neither applies volume gates or hidden multipliers. GGPoker's published ceiling is higher at 80%, but its undisclosed Player Value Index reduces effective rates for winning players, so treat published GGPoker numbers as maximums rather than expectations.
Is rakeback better than a deposit bonus?
Over any period longer than the bonus clearing window, yes. A welcome bonus is a one-time rebate that expires; rakeback pays on every hand indefinitely. A $500-a-month rake generator earns $1,620 a year at a 27% flat rate. See the bonus comparison for how the one-time offers stack up.
How do I calculate my rakeback?
Estimate your monthly rake first, then apply your room's percentage. The rake comparison calculator computes monthly rake across 19 networks from your stake, game type, and hours, which makes the rakeback arithmetic a single multiplication.