Short version. ACR and Black Chip pay a flat 27% if you ask. BetOnline pays through races and promotions. Ignition and Bovada pay nothing and give you soft, anonymous tables in exchange.
What rakeback is
The room takes a small cut of each pot or tournament buy-in. That cut is rake. Rakeback is a share of it returned to you. It only adds up if you play a lot of hands.
| Room | Rakeback | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| ACR Poker | 27% flat, or Elite Benefits | Tournament players and regular grinders |
| Black Chip Poker | 27% flat, or Elite Benefits | ACR's tables with a smaller site's promotions |
| BetOnline Poker | Races and leaderboards | Softer cash games; sports bettors |
| Ignition Poker | None; anonymous tables | Casual players who want anonymous tables |
| Bovada Poker | None; anonymous tables | Players who also bet sports |
When rakeback should decide it
If you play thousands of hands a week and hold your own against regulars, 27% is real money, and ACR's deal is the best open to most of the US. Put your own numbers in the rakeback calculator.
When it should not
If you play a few hours a week, the people at your table matter far more than the percentage. Losing less to weaker opponents beats getting 27% back on rake you paid while losing to stronger ones. See the softest sites.
Common questions
Which US poker site has the best rakeback?
ACR Poker and Black Chip Poker, at a flat 27% on request.
Do Ignition and Bovada pay rakeback?
No. They run anonymous tables and a small points programme instead.
Is rakeback worth it?
Only at volume. For casual players, softer games are worth more.