Rakeback Reviews
Independent rooms
| Network/room | US | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|
| Betfair Poker |  |
30 - 37% |
| Full Tilt Poker |  |
27% |
| PKR | |
30% |
Cake network
| Network/room | US | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Poker | |
33% |
| PlayersOnly Poker | |
33% |
Cereus network
| Network/room | US | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Bet | |
30% |
| Absolute Poker | |
30% |
Cryptologic network
| Network/room | US | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|
| Inter Poker | |
30% |
| Sun Poker | |
30% |
| BetSafe | |
30% |
IPN/Boss network
| Network/room | US | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Heaven | |
30% |
| CelebPoker | |
30% |
| Fortune Poker | |
30% |
| Paradise Poker | |
30% |
Merge Gaming network
| Network/room | US | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Poker | |
30% |
Microgaming network
| Network/room | US | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|
| Unibet Poker | |
VIP |
| BetOnBet | |
VIP |
Absolute Poker 30% Rakeback
- Your rakeback
- 30%
- Bonus
- 100% up to $500
Absolute Poker is open to U.S. players
Open to US players
Earn the best Absolute Poker rakeback rate plus a great sign-up bonus
Rakebrain members can now get the highest rakeback percentage allowed by Absolute Poker - 30%. Fortunately, this is possible to combine this with a good sign-up bonus.
The player traffic is quite decent: 2,100 cash game players and 8,000 tournament players during peak hours, although most players are found in the hold'em section.
Absolute Poker Promotions
New players who sign up via Rakebrain can earn a 100% match bonus up to $500. This bonus is not deducted from the net rake. Absolute Poker usually offers monthly reload bonuses (15% - 100% match) and hosts valuable tournaments with guaranteed prize pools.
Rake Calculation
Absolute Poker uses contributed rakeback method, which means that you have to put money into the pot to become eligible for rakeback. Tournament fees are included in net rake and bonuses are not deducted.
Absolute Poker - Quick Facts
US players: Yes
Tax-free winnings within EU: No
Jurisdiction: Costa Rica
Network: Absolute Poker
Peak hour traffic: Tournaments: 8,000
Cash games: 2,100
Games offered: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven-Card Stud, Seven-Card Stud Hi/Lo and Razz
Sign up here 
in 5 steps!
Please note: You will NOT be able to get rakeback if you already have an existing Absolute Poker account, or if you fail to use the link provided below when you download the software.
Uninstall Absolute Poker
If you already have Absolute Poker’s client on your computer, uninstall the old software.
To get rakeback, the software must be downloaded through RakeBrain.com, which is why previous installations have to be removed.
Start >
Programs >
Absolute Poker >
Uninstall Absolute Poker
Clear all cookies
Absolute Poker must know that you’re signing up via RakeBrain. Therefore it’s important that you delete any old cookies that may have been placed on your computer when you have visited Absolute Poker’s homepage or clicked on a link.
Open Web Browser >
Tools >
Internet Options >
Delete Cookies
Download Absolute Poker Create a Absolute Poker Account
Click on the link below and you’ll reach Absolute Poker’s webpage where you click on "download."
- When the download is completed, click on "Create new account" in the poker site’s lobby and begin filling out the form about personal information.
- Important: To be eligible for rakeback, type RAKEBRAIN in the field for "referral code"
- Click on "Sign me up"
- Please contact our e-mail support if you neeed help.
More detailed information on how to sign up on Absolute Poker
1. Uninstall Absolute Poker Software
If you already have Absolute Poker’s client on your computer, uninstall the old software.
Uninstall Absolute Poker in Windows
Click on Start > Programs > Absolute Poker > Uninstall Absolute Poker
Follow instructions given by the uninstall wizard.
2. Delete Cookies
Absolute Poker must know that you’re signing up via RakeBrain. Therefore it’s important that you delete any old cookies that may have been placed on your computer when you have visited Absolute Poker’s homepage or clicked on a link.
Follow this simple procedure:
In Internet Explorer 6
Click Tools > Internet Options > Delete Cookies
In Internet Explorer 7
Click Tools > Delete Browsing History > Delete Cookies
In Mozilla Firefox 2
Click Tools > Clear Private Data
3. Download Absolute Poker Software
Click on the link below and you’ll reach Absolute Poker’s webpage where you click on "download" – as shown to the right.
4. Create a New Account
- When the download is completed, click on "Create new account" in the poker site’s lobby and begin filling out the form about personal information.
- Important: To be eligible for rakeback, type RAKEBRAIN in the field for ""
- Click on "Sign me up" and return to to your sign-up process on RakeBrain.com
Please contact our e-mail support if you neeed help.
Our Offer
- Rakeback
- 30%
- Bonus
- $500
- Deposit match
- 100% up to $500
- Referral Code
- RAKEBRAIN
Rakeback details
- Rakeback
- 30%
- Rake updates
- Weekly
- Bonuses
- Not deducted
- Tournament fees
- Included
- Flat or progressive
- Flat
- Network
- Cereus
- Jurisdiction
- Costa Rica
Payout
Paid to your Absolute Poker account , by the 15th the following month
Rake Stats Updates on RakeBrain
Weekly - available when you sign in to your member-accoubt.
Poker Room Snap Shot
Cash game traffic - real money
- Peak hour cash game players
- 890
- Overall cash game softness
- 48%
- NL $2/$4 & up Texas Holdem peak players
- 0
- Limit $5/$10 & up Texas Holdem peak players
- n/a
Tournament traffic - real money (excl. free rolls)
- Peak hour tournament players
- 0
- Overall tournament game softness
- 57%
- Sit and go weekly events $100 buy-in and up
- n/a
- Multi table weekly events $100 buy-in and up
- 145
Absolute Poker - Positive and Negative Aspects
Positive aspects about Absolute Poker rakeback
- High utility software
- Regular promotions
- Loyalty program
Negative aspects about Absolute Poker rakeback
- Low traffic
- Limited volume in short handed games
Misc. information
PokerTracker compatibility
- Ring games
- Yes
- Tournaments
- Yes
- Auto import
- Yes
Support
- Website FAQ
- Yes
- 24/7 support
- Yes
- Featured support
- Speed
- Very fast
- Knowledge
- Good
- NETeller average payout time
- 24 hours
Peak hour players - real money players only
| Game | Real money players |
|---|---|
| All cash games | 890 |
| No-Limit Texas Holdem | 396 |
| Limit Texas Holdem | 354 |
| Omaha Hi-Lo | 12 |
| Omaha High | 7 |
| 7-card Stud High | 21 |
| 7-card Stud Hi-Lo | 100 |
| Other cash games | n/a |
| All tournaments | 0 |
| Sit and Go tournaments | n/a |
| Multi table (scheduled) tournaments | n/a |
| Heads-up tournaments | n/a |
Texas Hold'em game softness
Texas Hold'em cash games
| No-limit | Soft games | |
|---|---|---|
| Full ring | Short handed | |
| (10 players) | (6 players) | |
| $10/$20 | n/a | n/a |
| $5/$10 | n/a | n/a |
| $3/$6 | n/a | n/a |
| $2/$4 | 34% | n/a |
| $1/$2 | 42% | n/a |
| $0.50/$1.00 | 38% | n/a |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 38% | n/a |
| Fixed limit | Full ring | Short handed |
|---|---|---|
| $100/$200 | n/a | n/a |
| $50/$100 | n/a | n/a |
| $30/$60 | 63% | n/a |
| $15/$30 | 72% | n/a |
| $10/$20 | 50% | n/a |
| $5/$10 | 39% | n/a |
| $3/$6 | 57% | n/a |
| $2/$4 | 29% | n/a |
| $1/$2 | 44% | n/a |
| $0.50/$1.00 | 28% | n/a |
| Sit and go tournaments | Soft games | |
|---|---|---|
| $100 buy-in and up | 45% | |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | 50% | |
| $20 to $49 buy-in | 55% | |
| Multi table tournaments | Soft games | |
|---|---|---|
| $100 buy-in and up | 50% | |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | 55% | |
| less than $49 buy-in | 60% | |
Heads-up games
| Tournament format | Soft games | |
|---|---|---|
| $100 buy-in and up | 65% | |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | 65% | |
| $20 to $49 buy-in | 65% | |
Cash game format
| $100 buy-in and up | n/a | |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | n/a | |
| $20 to $49 buy-in | n/a |
Texas Hold'em volume specifics
Texas holdem cash games
| No-limit | Poker hour players | |
|---|---|---|
| Full ring | Short handed | |
| (10 players) | (6 players) | |
| $10/$20 | n/a | n/a |
| $5/$10 | n/a | n/a |
| $3/$6 | n/a | n/a |
| $2/$4 | n/a | 15 |
| $1/$2 | n/a | 46 |
| $0.50/$1.00 | 9 | 51 |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 27 | 46 |
| Fixed limit | Full ring | Short handed |
|---|---|---|
| $100/$200 | n/a | n/a |
| $50/$100 | n/a | n/a |
| $30/$60 | n/a | 6 |
| $15/$30 | n/a | 2 |
| $10/$20 | 0 | 6 |
| $5/$10 | 18 | 7 |
| $3/$6 | 18 | 28 |
| $2/$4 | 0 | 12 |
| $1/$2 | 45 | 66 |
| $0.50/$1.00 | 18 | 47 |
| Sit and go tournaments | Peak entrants | # Weekly events |
|---|---|---|
| $100 buy-in and up | 9 | n/a |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | 9 | n/a |
| $20 to $49 buy-in | 180 | n/a |
| Multi table tournaments | Peak entrants | # Weekly events |
|---|---|---|
| $100 buy-in and up | n/a | 145 |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | n/a | 100 |
| less than $49 buy-in | n/a | 650 |
Heads-up games
| Tournament format | Peak hour players |
|---|---|
| $100 buy-in and up | 2 |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | n/a |
| $20 to $49 buy-in | 10 |
Cash games format
| $100 buy-in and up | n/a |
| $50 to $99 buy-in | n/a |
| $20 to $49 buy-in | n/a |
Hour rake rate (approximate numbers)
Rake per limit (approximations)
| No-limit | Rake/table/hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Full ring | Short handed | |
| (10 players) | (6 players) | |
| $10/$20 | n/a | n/a |
| $5/$10 | n/a | n/a |
| $3/$6 | n/a | n/a |
| $2/$4 | $10 | n/a |
| $1/$2 | $10 | n/a |
| $0.50/$1.00 | $7 | n/a |
| $0.25/$0.50 | $7 | n/a |
| Fixed Limit | ||
| $100/$200 | n/a | n/a |
| $50/$100 | n/a | n/a |
| $30/$60 | $36 | n/a |
| $15/$30 | $36 | n/a |
| $10/$20 | $20 | n/a |
| $5/$10 | $18 | n/a |
| $3/$6 | $10 | n/a |
| $2/$4 | $4 | n/a |
| $1/$2 | $5 | n/a |
| $0.50/$1.00 | $2 | n/a |
Sit and go tournaments
| $200 buy-in and up (if 2 tourneys/hour) | $4 |
| $50 buy-in (if 2 tourneys/hour) | $10 |
| $20 buy-in (if 2 tourneys/hour) | $4 |
Multi table tournaments
| $200 buy-in and up (if 1 tourney/hour) | $20 |
| $50 buy-in (if 1 tourney/hour) | $5 |
| $20 buy-in (if 1 tourney/hour) | $2 |
