Re: Online cardrooms rake too much for their own good
Agreed.
I would go so far to say that if Party INCREASED their rake they would actually be more profitable because so many players wouldn't care or notice.
Party increased their rake at this time a year ago....and I believe the only people who noticed are us uptight 2+2'ers who have a handle on how much the rake effects the game.
for most people, if you pointed it out to them they would say "ummmm....it's only $0.50. What's the big freaking deal?"
If party lowered their rake by 25% would they get 25% more action (or more players) as a result. I think not. There just aren't that many people out there who say, "I won't play at party because the rake is too high." Yes, there are some.....but not enough to make it worthwhile for party to lower the rake to try to get them back. They have plenty of fish who are more than happy to pay and pay and pay as the rake structure is now (if they actually know they are paying).
BTW - please don't tell party I said any of this.
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