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Compare poker fees: percentage, cap and tournament entry
A percentage alone does not describe the cost of play. Compare caps, charging conditions, format and entry fees without treating the comparison as a profitability promise.
Separate pots from entry fees
For cash games, examine pot deductions under table rules. For tournaments, separate the prize-pool contribution from the entry fee. They need different denominators.
Calculate a hypothetical cap
Educational assumption: 5% of the pot, capped at €3. A €20 pot gives a €1 deduction; a €100 pot gives €3, not €5. Simplified formula: min(pot × rate, cap), assuming a fee applies.
Keep comparison parameters equal
Compare the same variant, stakes, currency and relevant player count. Published schedules may distinguish these and the hand stage. Our example is not an operator tariff and does not calculate your individual contribution to rake.
Read tournament entry costs
Hypothetical entry: €9 to prizes and €1 in fees. Total payment is €10; fees are 10% of that payment or about 11.11% of the €9 prize contribution. Always state the denominator.
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Compare the decisive details
Educational example: check the parameters of your own situation.
| Item | Check | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| €20 pot | 5%, €3 cap → €1 | Fee must apply |
| €100 pot | 5%, €3 cap → €3 | Cap changes effective rate |
| €9 + €1 entry | €10 paid | Fees count in net loss |
| Comparison | Same format and currency | No outcome prediction |
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