Still looking for rakeback answer

[onthebutton]

Apologies in advance, I know the answer to this is somewhere in here, but I can't find it by searching.

When starting out, what is the best strategy for building a bankroll? Bonus-whoring or rakeback? Is there a way to combine the two--can you do both? Is there a certain $ amount you should reach before worrying about one or the other?

I've seen hundreds of posts concerning one or the other at 2+2, but have yet to find a concise, clear explanation of the advantages/disadvantages of each.

I've only opened an account on one site, and as I expand my play I don't want to burn any bridges behind me that might lead to loss of an oppurtunity at some easy money.

Thanks.

[aK13]

Check internet gambling forums.


Bonuses will earn you way more than rakeback, and yes, it is possible to get both.

[onthebutton]

Thanks, I'll look through there. I've been searching awhile, still haven't found my answer.

[istewart]

aK is right. Get rakeback whenever you can if you're making new accounts, but bonuses, despite often amounting to negative rakeback, are way more profitable.

[onthebutton]

I think this is where I'm confused. I was under the impression that you couldn't get both--rakeback and a bonus.

[benneh]

you can, but your bonus wil cause your rakeback to be ineffective for a few hundred hands.

[aces_dad]

You need to get rakeback established the first time you sign up at a specific site. It is possible to sign up for rakeback and get the initial deposit bonus at the same time.

I personally don't see the need for more than one rakeback site as it would be the normal site to play when not clearing bonii.

[DeathDonkey]

The question is what site do you want to play on? I think you should play Party and Empire and get the bonuses and forget rakeback for now. It won't be worth the trouble until you play 2/4 at least and you can get rakeback on many of the other skins. As for other sites like Stars or UB I'm less familiar with the rakeback plans available.

-DeathDonkey