A rake cap is the maximum rake taken from a pot under a specified cash-game structure. The cap can vary by stakes, table size and the operator’s rules.
Example
Example of Rake Cap
A hypothetical game charges 5% rake capped at $3. A $100 pot would reach the cap rather than losing the full $5 percentage calculation.
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