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Rake

Rake is the fee a cardroom operator takes from the pot in exchange for supplying a dealer, a table and a place to play, defined that way in Florida's

Official source: Florida Statute § 849.086 →

cardroom statute as either a set amount or a percentage. State law caps it at a posted maximum, forbids tying it to how much players win, and requires that it be taken visibly and placed in a designated rake area in plain sight. Operators must post all participation costs, including the rake, in the room and at each table.

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  1. Florida Statute § 849.086verified · 2026-08-04 · agent:verification