[Guthrie]

Well duh, don't tell them it's rakeback. Don't give them a link where they can go find out how much rake they paid and what percentage they're getting back. Just give them the money.

Scenario 1:

Dear Fish:

Thanks for being a loyal player at Party Poker. As a reward for your frequent play this week, we have deposited $17 to your account.

Enjoy!
Mike O'Malley

P.S. Don't disclose your password to anyone.

Result: Fish buys in for $17 and promptly loses it.

Scenario 2:

Dear Shark:

We have deposited $1,700 to your account.

Enjoy!

Mike O'Malley

P.S. Please send me your password.

Result: Shark checks his rakeback against his PT results, withdraws $1,700 to Neteller, enters it into his tax spreadsheet, buys in for $20,000 and goes to work.