Rake Comparison in Montreal's Two Major Casinos

Rake Comparison in Montreal's Two Major Casinos

I was just taking a look at rake in Montreal and thought I would share what I found. The two main casinos are Playground

24 July 2025 at 11:46 PM
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by Telemakus

I assume you're referring to the $1/$2 and $1/$3 hourly rates.Nobody said they were winning at 20bbs/100 hands - that is simply the number I chose for the example. That said, 20bbs/100 hands is absolutely crushing the game, and I'd estimate less than 5% of players win at that rate or higher. The expected revenue I posted for 30 hours/week at Playground was:$1/$2: $360 ($12/hour

My good man, please simplify all of this and tell me. How much does each casino charge in rake in terms of bb/100 per stake? Please exclude promo rake.


by boltonflats

The NL 10/25/50 game I think is 5% to $125 and the 10/10/25 PLO is 5% to $75. Games are great thought. And unlimited food and top shelf drinks from any of the restaurants, filets, wagyu, sushi, lobster tails etc etc. Not saying the rake is worth it, but it is what it is.

Are you 100% sure that kind of food is still offered for free? There are lots of reports that this was scaled back, but that drinks remain free.


by Telemakus

Are you 100% sure that kind of food is still offered for free? There are lots of reports that this was scaled back, but that drinks remain free.

He’s talking about the games in the vip room, 125$ rake gets you good food.


by Joe-exotic69

He’s talking about the games in the vip room, 125$ rake gets you good food.

Ah, okay. And what about in the low stakes cash games?


by OvertlySexual

My good man, please simplify all of this and tell me. How much does each casino charge in rake in terms of bb/100 per stake? Please exclude promo rake.

That's not easy to figure out from the information I posted.


by Telemakus

Ah, okay. And what about in the low stakes cash games?

https://www.playground.ca/poker/eat-and-...


Awesome, thanks. The poor $1/$3 players must be starving!


by DrTJO

I think you’re making a very fair point. In poker, small edges are everything, and rake is one of those quiet factors that slowly eats into a player’s win rate. Over hundreds or thousands of hours, even a dollar or two per pot can make a noticeable difference in overall results. Looking at the numbers instead of just relying on impressions is definitely the right approach. Careful tracking and sharing data between players could help people better understand which games remain truly beatable in the long run.


by Blabber

That’s an interesting observation. I’ve also noticed that in games, especially when playing online, it’s important to pay attention to these small details. But at the same time, that’s exactly what makes the process so engaging—you start to better understand the game mechanics, look at the statistics and gradually refine your strategy. In my experience on platforms like slothunter casino canada https://interacasino.com/slothunter-casi... when you approach the game attentively and with a positive attitude, it brings not only excitement but also interesting moments of analysis. It’s nice to feel that over time you start playing more consciously and get even more enjoyment out of the process.

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