Poker Terms Dictionary - rake

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Rake

This is a small amount of money that is taken out of each pot by the dealer. In online poker the rake is usually 5% of the size of the pot and applies only when the hand has reached the flop or further. The rake goes to the card room/poker room as payment for their services.