Rakeback Alternatives for US Poker Players

Rakeback deals are a bit of a dying breed these days, as rooms move from offering players flat percentage rakeback deals toward complex internal VIP programs that allow them to better calibrate rewards for individual players.

Notice, however, that we said dying –  not dead.  There are still a good number of rooms that offer rakeback, and even American players are still able to choose from a fair amount of US poker sites featuring flat rakeback deals.

Identifying the top option for US players is a little tricky, as all of the rooms on the list have their issues.  Which room you’ll like the best will really come down to personal comfort and preference.  With that said, here are the primary options you’ll be choosing between:

Winning Poker Network
Home to True Poker and the recently re-launched America’s Card Room, the Winning Poker Network used to be known as Yatahay.  With the new brand comes little else that will be unfamiliar to players; expect decent promos, plenty of games at the low limits and decent support.  One real upside: The tournament lobby is filled with guaranteed tournaments that regularly overlay.

Cake Poker Network
Home to Cake and a number of skins, CPN is one of the largest networks still accepting US players.  You’ll get great game selection and a solid VIP program, but you’ll have to deal with some tough opponents and relatively slow banking.

Everleaf Network
Slowly gaining traction for a few years now, the Everleaf Network is still quite a bit south of the top poker sites in terms of traffic.  If you’re a low-to-mid stakes player, however, you’ll find more than enough tables to fill up your screen, and the generous rakeback rates will help you to show a profit each session.

Rakeback may not be what it once was, but it’s not dead yet.  Take advantage of the value flat rakeback offers while there are still deals to be had.