rake In light of GGPoker's recent purchase of WSOP for $500 million, Patrick revisits his posts about GGPoker's extremely high rake in cash games, and what the company's entrance into US online poker markets could mean for the future of poker. In this episode, you'll also learn how to calculate how beatable your games are based on the average loss rates of recreational players. GGPoker's high rake and complex rakeback system may impact player profitability. US market expansion could lead to increased rake but potential growth. The Future of Online Poker GGPoker acquires WSOP for $500 million Concerns over GGPoker's high rake structure Complex player value index (PVI) system for rakeback Impact on professional players' profitability Potential changes in US online poker regulation Importance of recreational players in game economics Challenges of balancing rake and player sustainability
