Dealt vs Contributed Rake: Which Method Is Better

## Dealt vs Contributed Rake: Which Is Better for You? How a poker room calculates your rake contribution directly affects your rakeback earnings. The two main methods — dealt and weighted contributed — favor different playing styles. ## Dealt Rake Method Every player dealt into a hand receives an equal share of the rake credit, regardless of action. If 6 players are dealt and $3 is raked, each receives $0.50 credit. Used by ACR and Black Chip Poker on WPN. ## Weighted Contributed Method Your rake credit is proportional to your pot contribution. If you contributed 40% of the pot, you receive 40% of the rake credit. Players who fold preflop receive nothing. Used by GGPoker and PokerStars. ## Who Benefits from Dealt? Tight players who fold frequently benefit from dealt rake — they receive credit for hands where they contributed nothing. Nits and tight-aggressive regulars earn more under dealt systems. ## Who Benefits from Contributed? Loose, active players who see many flops and build large pots benefit from contributed — their large pot contributions generate proportionally more rake credit. LAGs and recreational players earn more. ## Practical Impact The difference is typically 5-15% in rakeback for most playing styles. Extremely tight players may see a 20%+ difference. When comparing rooms, consider not just the stated rakeback percentage but also the calculation method.