Poker rake is the fee that a poker room or casino takes from each pot or tournament entry as a way to make money. Since poker is played between individuals rather than against the house, the rake ensures the casino or poker site profits from hosting the games.

Picture this: you have been engaged in a 2 hour-long poker game and just reached the conclusion of your final round. You're losing as you are out of strategies, and cannot think of a solution on the spot. Perhaps this could have been avoided if you had taken a proper break between each session. Breaks present an opportunity to reset and gain some new perspective.

If you've spent any amount of time on online casinos, you've surely seen the live game corner. Maybe you've just quickly glanced at the different tables, or perhaps you've even joined a round. If you did, it likely felt quite different from playing a classic round of poker, and whether you enjoyed that or not you might be wondering if it’s here to stay or just a passing fad.