Poker Networks

There are hundreds of different poker sites and poker skins out there. They fall into two categories. While some are run completely independent of others, using their own in-house developed software, technology and marketing, most poker rooms are parts of networks. These poker rooms share a common software and hardware platform and market to different audiences, benefiting from the efficiency and collective volume.


The networks are typically established by a software and technology company such as Microgaming or Cryptologic, who develop online gaming systems and online casino software. Once the network software and hardware backbone is in place, they can encourage additional poker rooms to piggyback and help improve their player volume and liquidity.


The biggest challenge for any new poker site or network of sites is player liquidity - without sufficient player liquidity you simply cannot attract new players. This is the clear cut advantage of networks over individual stand-alone sites. With numerous licensees working their respective markets or bringing in existing user bases from other products it is easier to bring users together and create an interesting environment for the players to enjoy poker in.


Large poker room networks create a competitive environment among the sites and networks, encouraging adding features and special valued added incentives to lure or retain players. In fact, the creation of rakeback, was spurred on by these competitive pressures.


By allowing affiliates, such as Rakemeback, to offer their players rake rebates or rakeback, the poker sites are able to gain an edge against each other and make their product as attractive and profitable as possible.


Current list of poker networks that RakemeBack represents (number of poker rooms on that network):

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