Thursday, July 5, 2012

A Rake's Progress?

Poker Stars continues to pull surprises on us.  As of this week, the pots at play-money tables are a little smaller.

The reason: the unseen dealer is withdrawing a rake from every round of betting -- at least one chip, but sometimes more depending on the amount of the bet.

When we saw this, a clear question came to mind: Why?  If it's all just for fun, why hold back a "tip" or commission for a dealer?

"Practice for the live tables," another player explained when we brought it up in a chat.  And admittedly, rakes are customary at casinos or poker rooms.

So what do you think?  Is this make-believe rake a little over the top?  Discuss....

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