Short version. If you pay less than about $1,500 a month in rake, take the flat 27%. Above that, Elite Benefits starts to pull ahead. You can only switch back once.
Option 1: flat 27% rakeback
You email support and ask for it. From then on 27% of the rake you pay comes back every week. Nothing to track and no ranks to hold. For anyone who plays a few evenings a week, this is the better deal.
Option 2: Elite Benefits
This is what every new account gets by default. It is a six-rank ladder from Lieutenant up to 5-Star General, and you earn 5.5 rank points for each dollar of rake. Affiliates like to quote "up to 65%". That number belongs to people paying six figures a year in rake.
Which pays more
| Rake you pay per month | Flat 27% returns | Better choice |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $27 | Flat 27% |
| $500 | $135 | Flat 27% |
| $1,500 | $405 | About even |
| $5,000 or more | $1,350 | Elite Benefits |
Work out your own figure with the rakeback calculator.
How to switch
- Open your account with referral code Sydney100.
- Clear the welcome bonus first if you can; it releases as you pay rake either way.
- Email ACR support from your registered address and ask to move to flat 27% rakeback.
You are allowed to move back to Elite Benefits once. After that the choice is final, so decide before you ask.
Common questions
How much rakeback does ACR Poker pay?
A flat 27% if you ask for it, or the Elite Benefits ladder by default.
Is 27% rakeback better than Elite Benefits?
For most part-time players, yes. Elite Benefits only overtakes it at roughly $1,500 a month in rake or more.
How do I get 27% rakeback at ACR?
Email support from your registered address and ask to be moved to the flat 27% deal.
Does Black Chip Poker have the same rakeback?
Yes. Black Chip is on the same network and offers the same two options.