Poker Rake

[cruiseracer]

To the exceptional or elite players - help me understand the "rake is too much" thought process. I'm a rec player and enjoy playing whenever I can. Yes - the rake is a bit high compared to most land-bound card rooms, but you're on a ship with the ocean, excursions, good food & drinks and you walk to your cabin when done. The land-based rooms require drive time and more. I don't get it. Walk me through the mindset... 

 

TIA

[weezal]

with high rake, nobody wins.

if you're playing for recreation, then it doesn't really matter.

[cruiseracer]

16 hours ago, weezal said:

with high rake, nobody wins.

if you're playing for recreation, then it doesn't really matter.

Not exactly true. I've walked off ships with a net profit at the pokerpro machines. Have walked away at a loss too. Just like land based casino's.    

[weezal]

difficult to overcome the rake, at low stakes over time.

if the goal is just to have a good time, it's fine.