Sunday, January 4, 2009

Rakeback review - RakebackStat

RakeBackStat is a smallish and relatively new affiliate run by an Australian poker/gambling professional who has a solid reputation among the Austrlalian poker community through regular contributions to the aussie poker network forum and in facilitating cash transfers between poker sites.

I've been a member for about six months so far, and signed up originally for a nice Bodog offer and then also signed up to Pacific.

Rakeback rates: [9/10] Generally RakeBackStat pay the highest available rakeback percentage allowed by each poker room

Additonal bonuses: [5/10] RakeBackStat have a few addional benefits, a rake race or two and the odd freeroll or added tournament

Poker room selection: [7/10] RakeBackStat has a good selection of rooms with some fairly unique deals. I have found them great to deal with for both Bodog and Pacific.

Ease of sign up: [8/10] Signing up to various sites is relatively well explained, and a simple process.

Customer service: [10/10] The online chat allows you to ask questions in real time and is often available with an extremely prompt response. I found an error once which on investigation was an error from the Poker room. RakeBackStat were kind enought to pay me a small compensation for detecting the error.

Payout methods: [9/10] Many rooms pay direct to your poker account, but for those that don't RakeBackStat has the option of Moneybookers, Epassporte, wire transfer to bank accounts, direct deposit to Australian bank accounts or direct to a poker room (Full Tilt, Absolute/Ultimate bet, Cake, Eurolinx)

Payout frequency: [10/10] For rooms where payouts are not direct, payouts are made upon request.

Update frequency: [9/10] Generally your rakeback statistics are updated daily, apart from weekends

Referral program: [9/10] RakeBackStat has an easy to use affiliate program where you just put your link up on any website to automatically refer other players. Includes a solid payout of 2-6% of their rake each month.

Verdict: [8.5/10] Another quality rakeback provider that has always provided me with fantastic service. Payouts have been prompt upon request and i've used the live chat several times to get a super fast response to my queries. I would recommend RakeBackStat in particular to those looking for some very nice deals on more unusual poker rooms (which are also potentially quite soft).