CoinPoker Rake Structure 2026 — Tables, Caps & Analysis
CoinPoker charges 5% rake on cash game pots with stake-specific caps, and 2-8% tournament fees that decrease as buy-ins increase. The CoinRewards program returns $7M+/month to all players via CoinRaces, Splash Pots, and Missions, while the 3-Bet Club adds 10-15% back on table fees for $35/month. Here is a complete breakdown of rake tables by stakes, cap analysis, tournament fee schedules, and what the numbers mean for your bottom line.
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Rake Structure at a Glance
Understanding CoinPoker's Rake
Rake is the cost of playing poker. Every pot at a cash game table and every tournament entry includes a fee that goes to the house. Understanding your site's rake structure is essential for calculating your true win rate, because a player who is “winning” before rake may be losing after the house takes its cut. CoinPoker's rake structure uses a standard 5% rate with progressive caps — a model that becomes increasingly favorable as pot sizes grow.
The cap is what matters most. Without a cap, 5% of a $200 pot would be $10 in rake. With CoinPoker's cap at NL100 ($4.00 for 3+ player pots), the actual rake taken is $4.00 — an effective rate of just 2%. The larger the pot relative to the cap, the less you pay as a percentage. This cap structure particularly benefits aggressive players who build bigger pots, and PLO players whose pots are naturally larger than NLHE.
CoinPoker returns value through two programs. CoinRewards is free for all players and distributes $7M+/month via CoinRaces (leaderboard prizes), Splash Pots (random bonus pots at cash tables), and Missions (daily/weekly challenges). On top of that, the 3-Bet Club ($35/month) provides a direct 10% base reward on table fees — up to 15% with the Action Multiplier — plus 6 Power Ups per month. With 3-Bet Club active, a 5% gross rake drops to roughly 4.25-4.50% net before CoinRewards value is factored in. At higher stakes where caps limit rake growth, the effective net rate is even lower.
Tournament Rake Economics
CoinPoker's tournament fees follow a progressive structure where the percentage decreases as buy-ins increase. Micro buy-in events ($1-$5) carry an 8% fee — slightly above the industry average but representing a small absolute cost. Major events at $500+ carry just 2-3%, which is competitive with the largest mainstream poker sites.
The 3-Bet Club reward applies to tournament fees as well. A $100 tournament with a $4.00 fee costs $3.40-$3.60 after the 10-15% return — and CoinRewards missions add further value on top. For volume tournament grinders, these combined programs represent a meaningful edge in the overall ROI calculation.
No-Limit Hold'em Rake & Caps
| Stakes | Rake % | Cap (HU) | Cap (3+) | Net After RB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL2 ($0.01/$0.02) | 5% | $0.25 | $0.50 | 4.25–4.50% | Micro stakes. Low caps keep rake manageable for small pots. |
| NL5 ($0.02/$0.05) | 5% | $0.50 | $1.00 | 4.25–4.50% | Popular micro level. Good balance of traffic and rake impact. |
| NL10 ($0.05/$0.10) | 5% | $0.75 | $1.50 | 4.25–4.50% | Transition to low stakes. Rake cap scales with pot sizes. |
| NL25 ($0.10/$0.25) | 5% | $1.00 | $2.00 | 4.25–4.50% | Low stakes. Cap becomes less impactful on average pot sizes. |
| NL50 ($0.25/$0.50) | 5% | $1.50 | $3.00 | 4.25–4.50% | Mid-low stakes. Cap hits frequently in raised pots. |
| NL100 ($0.50/$1.00) | 5% | $2.00 | $4.00 | 4.25–4.50% | Mid stakes. Standard rake structure for serious grinders. |
| NL200 ($1/$2) | 5% | $3.00 | $5.00 | 4.25–4.50% | Upper mid stakes. Cap becomes very favorable vs pot sizes. |
| NL500+ ($2.50/$5+) | 5% | $4.00 | $6.00 | 4.25–4.50% | High stakes. Caps provide excellent value — rake as % of pots is minimal. |
NL2 ($0.01/$0.02)
NL5 ($0.02/$0.05)
NL10 ($0.05/$0.10)
NL25 ($0.10/$0.25)
NL50 ($0.25/$0.50)
NL100 ($0.50/$1.00)
NL200 ($1/$2)
NL500+ ($2.50/$5+)
PLO / PLO5 / PLO6 Rake & Caps
| Stakes | Rake % | Cap (HU) | Cap (3+) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLO2 — PLO10 | 5% | $0.25 — $1.00 | $0.50 — $2.00 | Micro/low PLO. Same percentage as NLHE with proportional caps. |
| PLO25 — PLO100 | 5% | $1.50 — $3.00 | $3.00 — $5.00 | Mid PLO. PLO pots are naturally larger, so caps hit sooner. |
| PLO200+ | 5% | $3.00 — $5.00 | $5.00 — $7.00 | High PLO. Cap-to-pot ratio very favorable for PLO players. |
| PLO5 / PLO6 (all levels) | 5% | Stakes-dependent | Stakes-dependent | Same 5% structure. Multi-card Omaha pots tend to be large — caps provide significant savings. |
PLO2 — PLO10
Micro/low PLO. Same percentage as NLHE with proportional caps.
PLO25 — PLO100
Mid PLO. PLO pots are naturally larger, so caps hit sooner.
PLO200+
High PLO. Cap-to-pot ratio very favorable for PLO players.
PLO5 / PLO6 (all levels)
Same 5% structure. Multi-card Omaha pots tend to be large — caps provide significant savings.
Tournament Fee Schedule
| Buy-in Range | Fee % | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 — $5 | 8% | $1+$0.08 — $5+$0.40 | Micro MTTs. Higher percentage but small absolute cost. |
| $5 — $20 | 6% | $10+$0.60 — $20+$1.20 | Low buy-in events. Fee percentage drops as buy-in increases. |
| $20 — $100 | 4-5% | $50+$2.00 — $100+$4.00 | Mid-range tournaments. Competitive with industry standard. |
| $100 — $500 | 3-4% | $200+$6.00 — $500+$15.00 | Higher buy-in events. Fee percentage continues to decrease. |
| $500+ | 2-3% | $1,000+$20.00 — $5,000+$100.00 | Major events and WPM series. Lowest percentage for high rollers. |
$1 — $5
Micro MTTs. Higher percentage but small absolute cost.
$5 — $20
Low buy-in events. Fee percentage drops as buy-in increases.
$20 — $100
Mid-range tournaments. Competitive with industry standard.
$100 — $500
Higher buy-in events. Fee percentage continues to decrease.
$500+
Major events and WPM series. Lowest percentage for high rollers.
Net Rake Cost With 3-Bet Club
| Scenario | Gross Rake | 3-Bet Club (10-15%) | Net Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL25 Cash (solo table) | ~$4/hour | ~$0.40–$0.60/hour | ~$3.40–$3.60/hour | 3-Bet Club returns 10-15% of table fees. CoinRewards adds extra value on top. |
| NL25 Cash (4 tables) | ~$16/hour | ~$1.60–$2.40/hour | ~$13.60–$14.40/hour | Multi-tabling increases gross rake; 3-Bet Club scales proportionally. |
| NL100 Cash (solo table) | ~$8/hour | ~$0.80–$1.20/hour | ~$6.80–$7.20/hour | Higher stakes = higher absolute rake but caps limit growth. |
| NL100 Cash (4 tables) | ~$32/hour | ~$3.20–$4.80/hour | ~$27.20–$28.80/hour | Net cost to overcome through win rate. CoinRewards reduces it further. |
| $50 MTT (one event) | $2.00 entry fee | $0.20–$0.30 | $1.70–$1.80 per entry | 3-Bet Club returns 10-15%. CoinRewards missions add more back. |
NL25 Cash (solo table)
NL25 Cash (4 tables)
NL100 Cash (solo table)
NL100 Cash (4 tables)
$50 MTT (one event)
Hourly rake estimates assume standard table speed (~70 hands/hour NLHE) and average pot sizes for the stakes listed.
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