How rakeback is calculated
Rakeback is typically calculated as the game's house edge multiplied by the amount you wagered, multiplied by the rakeback rate — so it scales with both how much you bet and how much edge the casino takes on those bets.
For example, wagering $10,000 on a game with a 1% house edge at a 20% rakeback rate returns 0.01 x 10,000 x 0.20 = $20. The same wagering on a 2.5% edge game returns $50, because there is more edge to share. This is why the advertised rate alone does not tell you your return: a high rate on low-edge games can pay less than a lower rate on high-edge games.
Key points
- Common formula: house_edge x amount_wagered x rakeback_rate.
- Scales with both your volume and the game edge.
- A higher house edge game returns more rakeback at the same rate.
- The advertised rate is only one of three inputs.
- Some casinos pay on theoretical loss rather than raw wager — check which.
FAQ
Why do two casinos with the same rakeback rate pay differently?
Because rakeback also depends on the house edge of the games you play and whether the casino calculates on wager or on theoretical loss. Same rate, different inputs, different payout.
How can I estimate my rakeback?
Multiply the game house edge by your total wagered and then by the rakeback rate. It is an estimate — operators round and may weight games differently.
Related
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