Poker players often talk about "beating the rake"—the unavoidable cut the house takes from the buy-in. This April, 888poker flips the script, once again, in the $100K Mystery Bounty Main Event.

In a move designed to reward player loyalty and inject maximum value into the spring schedule, we are announcing, due to overwhelming demand, the return of RakeLESS Sundays.

For every Sunday this month, 888poker is sending the "vig" to the rail. The headline act? The massive $100K Mystery Main Event, where the entry fees are being wiped off the board entirely.

Mark Your Calendars: The "Rake-Free" Schedule

Whether a seasoned pro or a casual grinder, these are the dates when players can maximise their buy-ins:

  • 5th April: Set the tone from the jump with a rake-free tournament.
  • 12th April: Keep the momentum going. We’re halfway!
  • 19th April: Just two more chances to take advantage of this promotion.
  • 26th April: Finish the month on a high note!

Pure Value, No Juice

The concept is simple but extraordinary for the online poker landscape. Typically, a tournament buy-in consists of two parts:

  1. The contribution to the prize pool
  2. The operator's fee (the rake)

During RakeLESS Sundays, that fee vanishes. Every cent of a player's buy-in goes into the prize pool. This creates a pure-value environment where players compete for 100% of the prize money.

888poker is essentially subsidising the $100K Mystery Main Event overhead to ensure players get the absolute best return on their investment.

Why Rake Free Matters

888poker’s mission: give back to our community by eliminating fees in its biggest Sunday event.

April is often associated with showers, but at the 888poker tables, it’s raining pure, unadulterated value.

RakeLESS Event Benefits:

  • Extra Value: The entire buy-in builds the prize pool.
  • Huge Pots: The pots are more massive without the house’s cut.
  • Player Appreciation: It’s our way of saying "thank you" to players for their incredible loyalty.

From the first shuffle-up-and-deal on the 5th of April to the final river card on the 26th, the message is clear:

The fees are on the house every Sunday in April in the $100K Mystery Main Event.

By Hyacinth Swanson

Hyacinth Swanson is a writer and editor who has spent the last 10 years creating content for the poker industry. For several years she lived in New York and worked in the financial sector. After moving to Connecticut, Hyacinth made a living as a freelancer and also played live semi-pro poker at Foxwoods Casino. She has also played millions of hands online (more PLO than Hold’em), giving her a broad, in-depth knowledge of the game itself. 

Having moved back the UK in 2010, she has continued to play both live and online as well as creating entertaining and informative content for various online sites under her company name PurpleGob.com.

Follow her on Twitter @LaPanatela
 

Hyacinth Swanson