Double Up with Rakeback + Rake Races and Rake Chases
One of the more common promotions that rakeback sites like RakeBrain specialize in are rake races and rake chases, which give players a chance to tack on even more extra cash to the rakeback they receive each month. The idea is simple enough: sprint your way to the head of the pack in the rake race or race chase and you can potentially add thousands in cash to your poker bankroll.
You’ll need to keep in mind, though, the difference between rake races and rake chases; they may sound quite similar but they’re slightly different competitions. In a rake race, players battle it out for position on a leaderboard, usually for a calendar month, with top positions paying out a set amount of money such as $1,000 for the first place finisher, $750 for the second place finisher, and so on. Rake chases are also typically month-long contests, but they reward multiple players for reaching certain levels of rake, such as paying out $100 in extra cash for every player that rakes $1,000 in the month of May, or $2,000 for every player that rakes $10,000, etc.
As far as which to choose, it really boils down to how much you expect to rake yourself, and what the competition looks like. Rake chases and rake races are offered for specific poker rooms, so you won’t be competing against every single RakeBrain player for each chase or race. You can often check out the results for the previous month which can give you an idea of both the competition and how much you’ll need to rake to be in line for certain payouts.
Keep in mind, too, that you can sign up for rakeback on many different online site, so you’re not limited to competing in just one rake chase or rake race. Again, it depends on how much you plan on raking but some big rakers might be able to sew up the top spot for one rake race and then shift their play to another one and grab a top spot there as well. If you don’t plan on raking quite that much you might get more bang for your buck by focusing on reaching a certain level in some rake chase competitions, as those are often better bets for players who might not get as many hands in each month.
Both rake chases and rake races are usually offered each month at RakeBrain for various sites, and the leaderboard resets each month, so don’t worry too much about picking one to focus on, as you’re not locked in and can always adjust your strategy the next month. While the rake races and chases shouldn’t be your sole focus, they can be a nice perk and an excellent way to add a little extra cash to your pocket each month.
