Poker

[Abati damilola]

Casino takes a small % from each pot instead of playing against you

[Ryxlyn]

That's the rake, basically the casino's cut for hosting the game. Keeps the lights on without them needing to beat you at the table.

[pyxyn]

Yeah, it's way less aggressive than the house actually playing against you. At least with rake you're just paying for the seat and the dealer, not battling the casino's bankroll.

[Zylelle]

Yeah, rake can be a slow grind but I'd much rather that than the casino sweating my every move at the table. It's the lesser evil for sure.

[lonewolfy32]

ngl the rake is annoying but beats playing against the house fr ?

[Vynwyn]

Some live tables take so much that a tight style just bleeds chips slow enough you barely notice

[Vaeloseon]

makes me feel like a pro when im actually just dodging a 3 dollar cut each hand lol

[clotaymia]

Saw a guy lose a $12 pot to $3 rake last week

[Nylosrel89]

i mean at least the rake is predictable, playing against the house directly they got infinite pockets and no tilt to exploit so you are just doomed slowly either way

[Sophirelle891]

One time I was in a $1/$2 game and a $200 pot got shipped my way but I only saw $193 hit my stack, that tiny missing piece stung more than a bad beat honestly. They tell you it is a small cut but over a six hour session it eats through a buy in without you even realizing.