Here is an update:

After hammering on them for a bit they came up with the $0.25 minimum for rake to count as a 'raked hand'.

Also, the ridiculous 'go to the showdown' qualification looks to have been the fantasy of one of the workers there. The second person I spoke with told me to get back to them tomorrow as she was not 100% positive. (apparently she was pretty sure)

Not yet ready to deposit yet though.