But the most common form, and the one that PokerStars uses, is a % of the pot which is capped at a certain amount, based on the stakes being played. For example on PokerStars if you're playingR$0.01/$0.02 NLHE or PLO then the rake is 3.50% of the pot, capped atR$0.30.

PokerStars quickly became the biggest firm in the world's most important market and now has estimated annual revenue of $1.4 billion and someR$500 million in profits. This financial success stems from the rake, or fee, that PokerStars is able to charge players in return for hosting poker games or tournaments.