Re: Why there will never be a rake war (longwinded)
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I don't see the logic behind this. What difference does it make whether or not people make cash outs? Regardless of the deposit/withdrawal frequency, you, me, bad players, good players, pay rake.
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Thanks for the comments.
This is true. I don't think I'm articulating my point well. The idea is the poker sites would rather have recreational players pass money around amongst themselves >>> they play more hands >>> they pay more rake. A winning player wins that money then cashes much of it out instead of losing it to other players and paying rake.
The winning player does not pay less rake, you are right. But he/she prevents other (losing) players from paying MORE rake. Does that make sense?
As for Mason, he has forgotten more about gambling than I probably will ever know. (I would love to hear his comments on this topic!) I have never read that essay you are refering to, and perhaps that does change the dynamic of my argument somewhat.
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