Saturday, March 12, 2011

Choosing a Rakeback Provider that Works for You

By Thomas Kearns


Choice seems to be the order of the day when looking for a poker offer, and adding to the complication of narrowing down that choice is the introduction of rakeback. Many of the bonus and rakeback sites offer marketing positions designed to gain you as a client, and its important for you to calmly determine the site that works best for your game.

There are countless rake back providers online today, all advertising their services aggressively. Before signing up based on impulse, consider the long run return from working with a given poker site partner, including your comfort with their business practices, communication and customer service. There are multiple factors when it comes to identifying the ideal rakeback solution for your needs:

1. Locate the poker site where you wish to play

The first thing to consider when selecting a rakeback provider is to determine a site where you want to be playing. Limit your search to sites where you do not currently have an account, as only sites where you have not signed up are eligible for rakeback. The obvious reason to select a rakeback site is to move you toward profitable play, but be sure the site you choose has the right selection of game tables, competition and volume as well as software that meets your requirements. Rake rebates are not an end in themselves. They should be a bonus to enjoyable play on sites like Absolute Poker, Full Tilt or Ultimate Bet.

2. Seek out a Reputable Rakeback Provider

Before signing up for a new rakeback offer, make sure that the site partner is reputable and offers regular payments according to terms. The largest rakeback partners have a track record of regular payouts, quality customer service and automated tracking. Generally, poker sites work with selected partners to offer the rebates, and you can identify reputable sites on the basis of online reviews, customer testimonials and by checking the offer with the site.

Be wary of exceedingly high offers which seem much different from traditional rakeback offers - often times these are rogue affiliates looking for quick signups but who don't follow up with future player payments. Rather than risking the loss of rakeback, evaluate only trusted rakeback sites before making a decision. Speak with other players who have positive rakeback experiences to identify quality sources of rebates for your own needs.

3. Receiving the Highest Percentage of Rakeback

Once you have chosen your best fit site and a group of providers, you can look at the percentage of rebate offered. Many sites cap rebates to partners, which means there will be no difference in the money offered. If that's the case you should work with the racetrack providers offering the best communications and the most features. Reputation should also be a major factor in this case. A quick with customer service should help you understand their methods.

In other cases, however, different rakeback providers will offer different levels of discount. This provides you a real choice between the offers. Obviously a higher percentage of rebate means more cash in your pocket, but also consider the frequency of the payments. More frequent rebates can fatten your bankroll when you need it most, putting you in a better position to accomplish your goal.




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