ACR Rakeback Calculator
Enter your ACR SPINZ volume to see your exact Americas Cardroom rakeback — compare Elite Benefits vs 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback side by side, with full CP cascade, Rake Chase and Sit & Crush breakdown.
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| Rank | Annual RP | Avg Monthly RP | Annual Rake | Total CP | CP Store Cash | Medal Bonuses | VIP Bonuses | Total Elite Rakeback | Total Weekly Rakeback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 100 | 8.3 | $18.18 | 100 | $1.00 | — | — | $1.00(5.5%) | $4.91 |
| LT | 750 | 62.5 | $136.36 | 750 | $7.00 | $10.00 | — | $17.00(12.5%) | $36.82 |
| CPT | 917 | 76.4 | $166.73 | 1,001 | $10.00 | $10.00 | — | $20.00(12.0%) | $45.02 |
| CPT | 1,500 | 125.0 | $272.73 | 1,875 | $18.00 | $20.00 | — | $38.00(13.9%) | $73.64 |
| CPT | 2,250 | 187.5 | $409.09 | 3,000 | $30.00 | $30.00 | — | $60.00(14.7%) | $110.45 |
| CPT | 3,000 | 250.0 | $545.45 | 4,125 | $41.00 | $40.00 | — | $81.00(14.8%) | $147.27 |
| MAJ | 3,188 | 265.7 | $579.64 | 4,501 | $50.00 | $40.00 | — | $90.00(15.5%) | $156.50 |
| MAJ | 4,000 | 333.3 | $727.27 | 6,125 | $66.00 | $50.00 | — | $116.00(16.0%) | $196.36 |
| MAJ | 5,000 | 416.7 | $909.09 | 8,125 | $86.00 | $100.00 | — | $186.00(20.5%) | $245.45 |
| MAJ | 7,500 | 625.0 | $1,363.64 | 13,125 | $141.00 | $100.00 | — | $241.00(17.7%) | $368.18 |
| COL | 10,000 | 833.3 | $1,818.18 | 19,375 | $213.00 | $150.00 | — | $363.00(20.0%) | $490.91 |
| COL | 12,250 | 1.0k | $2,227.27 | 25,000 | $300.00 | $150.00 | — | $450.00(20.2%) | $601.36 |
| COL | 15,000 | 1.3k | $2,727.27 | 31,875 | $373.00 | $200.00 | — | $573.00(21.0%) | $736.36 |
| COL | 20,000 | 1.7k | $3,636.36 | 44,375 | $513.00 | $250.00 | — | $763.00(21.0%) | $981.82 |
| COL | 25,000 | 2.1k | $4,545.45 | 56,875 | $673.00 | $300.00 | — | $973.00(21.4%) | $1,227.27 |
| COL | 30,000 | 2.5k | $5,454.55 | 69,375 | $813.00 | $350.00 | — | $1,163.00(21.3%) | $1,472.73 |
| COL | 50,000 | 4.2k | $9,090.91 | 119,375 | $1,413.00 | $600.00 | — | $2,013.00(22.1%) | $2,454.55 |
| COL | 90,000 | 7.5k | $16,363.64 | 219,375 | $2,613.00 | $1,000.00 | — | $3,613.00(22.1%) | $4,418.18 |
| GEN | 100,000 | 8.3k | $18,181.82 | 244,375 | $3,513.00 | $1,200.00 | — | $4,713.00(25.9%) | $4,909.09 |
| GEN | 200,000 | 16.7k | $36,363.64 | 594,375 | $9,113.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,600.00 | $12,913.00(35.5%) | $9,818.18 |
| GEN | 500,000 | 41.7k | $90,909.09 | 1,644,375 | $26,013.00 | $1,200.00 | $11,600.00 | $38,813.00(42.7%) | $24,545.45 |
| 5★ | 1,000,000 | 83.3k | $181,818.18 | 3,394,375 | $54,213.00 | $1,200.00 | $43,200.00 | $98,613.00(54.2%) | $49,090.91 |
| 5★ | 1,250,000← you | 104.2k | $227,272.73 | 4,644,375 | $74,213.00 | $1,200.00 | $52,400.00 | $127,813.00(56.2%) | $61,363.64 |
| 5★ | 2,000,000 | 166.7k | $363,636.36 | 8,394,375 | $134,213.00 | $1,200.00 | $90,000.00 | $225,413.00(62.0%) | $98,181.82 |
| 5★ | 3,000,000 | 250.0k | $545,454.55 | 13,394,375 | $214,213.00 | $1,200.00 | $136,800.00 | $352,213.00(64.6%) | $147,272.73 |
How ACR Rakeback Works in 2026
Americas Cardroom Loyalty Guide
Unlike most poker sites, Americas Cardroom does not offer a single flat rakeback percentage. ACR runs two entirely separate reward programs — and the one you end up on determines how much of your rake you get back and on what schedule. All accounts start on Elite Benefits by default; switching to 27% Fixed requires a one-time email to ACR support.
Both programs are funded from your allocated rake — 75% of your real rake paid. So if you generate $100 in rake, ACR calculates your rewards from $75. This means a “27% rakeback” headline figure equates to roughly 20.25% of real rake — worth knowing when comparing percentages across poker sites.
The two programs are mutually exclusive and effectively permanent: you can convert from 27% Fixed to Elite Benefits once, but converting back is not permitted. Use the calculator above to model your exact volume before committing.
- ✓CP-based loyalty (RP → CP → cash)
- ✓Scales to 54%+ at 5-Star General
- ✓Medal + VIP rank milestone bonuses
- ✗Low returns at Lieutenant / Captain rank
- ✗Max value requires very large CP batches
Best for: General rank+ (~100k annual RP)
- ✓Simple: 27% of allocated rake weekly
- ✓Paid every Monday — fully predictable
- ✓No rank thresholds or CP management
- ✗No cascade scaling at higher volumes
- ✗Returns cap out regardless of volume
Best for: below General rank (~100k annual RP)
The crossover point: Below the General rank threshold (~100,000 annual RP), 27% Fixed typically delivers more consistent returns — Elite Benefits CP rates start low at Lieutenant rank and scale gradually. At General rank and above, Elite Benefits accelerates sharply: 5-Star Generals earn 54%+ effective rakeback through CP exchange, Medals, VIP bonuses, and Rake Chase combined. The calculator above finds the exact crossover for your specific volume.
How to Get Rakeback on Americas Cardroom
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Sign up through a Universal Poker affiliate link
Register your ACR account through Universal Poker to activate exclusive deal enhancements — including an Exclusive Rake Chase, 2×$5 SPINZ tickets, and priority support not available to direct sign-ups.
Choose your rakeback program
All new ACR accounts default to Elite Benefits. If you want 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback instead, email support@acrpoker.eu after registering (processed within 72 hours). This decision is effectively permanent — once you convert from Fixed back to Elite, you cannot return to Fixed. Use the calculator above to model your volume before choosing.
Track your RP, CP, and rank in the ACR lobby
Log in to the ACR lobby and navigate to the Elite Benefits section to monitor your monthly Reward Points, Championship Points balance, current rank, and Rake Chase leaderboard position. 27% Fixed Rakeback is credited automatically every Monday.
Redeem CP in the largest batches available
On Elite Benefits, always redeem your CP using the largest available batch first ($10,000 for 625,000 CP, then $4,000, $1,500, etc.). This greedy cascade approach maximises your effective rakeback percentage — exactly the logic this calculator uses to project your returns.
ACR Rakeback — Common Questions
For broader rakeback questions, visit our Poker Rakeback FAQ.
Is ACR Elite Benefits better than 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback?
It depends on your volume. Below roughly 100,000 annual RP (the General rank threshold), the 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback typically delivers more consistent returns because Elite Benefits CP rates start low at Lieutenant rank. Above that threshold, Elite Benefits scales significantly: players at General rank and above earn 54%+ effective rakeback through CP exchange, Medal bonuses, VIP bonuses, and Rake Chase combined. Use this calculator with your actual numbers to see the exact crossover point.
How do I get rakeback on Americas Cardroom?
All Americas Cardroom accounts start on Elite Benefits by default. To switch to 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback, email support@acrpoker.eu after registering. A one-time conversion from 27% Fixed back to Elite Benefits is permitted, but reverting from Elite to Fixed after that point is not available. Use this calculator to compare both programs at your expected volume before choosing, since the difference can be worth hundreds of dollars per month. Ready to sign up? View our exclusive ACR deal.
What is 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback on Americas Cardroom?
ACR's 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback returns 27% of your weekly allocated rake to your account every Monday. Allocated rake is calculated from your RP contributions during the week, not your total rake paid. This provides a predictable, flat return every week regardless of rank — no rank thresholds to hit, no CP conversion steps required. The Rake Chase monthly leaderboard runs in addition to the weekly rakeback and applies to both programs.
How does the ACR Rakeback Calculator work for SPINZ, Cash Games and MTTs?
Pick the tab that matches how you play. SPINZ: enter your buy-in and games per week (6% fixed rake). Cash Games: enter your hands per week, then select your exact stake and number of players — the calculator automatically estimates your rake per 100 hands, capped at ACR's official per-hand maximum for that stake. MTT: enter your tournament buy-in and tournaments per week; the fee % auto-fills from an estimated tier (roughly 10% at low buy-ins down to 5% at high-roller buy-ins) and is fully editable. In every tab, the calculator applies ACR's published Elite Benefits program rules — CP earning rates by rank, the greedy cascade CP-to-cash redemption, Medal milestone bonuses, VIP rank bonus thresholds, and Rake Chase tiers — to project your monthly total under both Elite Benefits and 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback. To compare rakeback deals across other poker sites, browse our full rakeback deals.
How is ACR cash game rake calculated?
Americas Cardroom charges 5% of every pot in No Limit and Pot Limit cash games, capped per hand. The cap depends on the stake and how many players are dealt in: at stakes up to $1/$2 the cap is $0.50 (heads-up), $1.00 (3 players), $2.00 (4 players) or $3.00 (5-9 players); at $2/$4–$4/$8 the caps rise to $1.00/$1.50/$2.00/$3.00; at $5/$10 and higher they rise again to $1.25/$1.75/$2.25, with the 5-9 player cap staying at $3.00 across every stake. Since that cap is a maximum, not an average, the calculator's Cash tab doesn't simply multiply it by 100 — it scales a typical bb/100 rake rate to your exact stake and table size, then applies ACR's cap as a ceiling, so the rake-per-100-hands figure stays realistic at every stake instead of assuming every single pot hits the max.
Does ACR charge different rake for tournaments (MTTs) at different buy-ins?
Yes — ACR's tournament entry fee is not flat, it scales down as the buy-in increases, but ACR does not publish an exact buy-in-to-fee table the way it does for cash games. This calculator uses an estimated tier (roughly 10% at micro/low buy-ins down to 5% at $630+ high-roller buy-ins) as a starting point, with the fee % fully editable — always confirm the exact fee shown in the ACR tournament lobby for your specific event, since satellites, PKOs and turbo formats can deviate from the general curve. Jackpot Spins (SPINZ) are the exception: they carry a universally fixed 6% rake.
What is the ACR Rake Chase and does it count toward rakeback?
The ACR Rake Chase is a monthly leaderboard competition that distributes additional cash prizes to the top rakers. It runs alongside both Elite Benefits and Weekly Fixed Rakeback — it is not exclusive to either program. Both programs receive Rake Chase credits, so the projection shown in this calculator applies equally to Elite and Fixed totals. Rake Chase prizes are estimated based on total monthly rake (before any race-pool deduction); actual leaderboard position will vary depending on other players' volumes.
Can I get rakeback on ACR without signing up through an affiliate?
Americas Cardroom enrolls all new accounts in Elite Benefits by default. Any player — whether they registered directly or through an affiliate — can switch to 27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback by emailing support@acrpoker.eu (processed within 72 hours). Signing up through a rakeback affiliate like Universal Poker doesn't change which programs are accessible, but it does unlock exclusive deal enhancements that direct sign-ups can't get: an Exclusive Rake Chase, 2×$5 SPINZ tickets, and priority support.
Is ACR rakeback better than other poker sites in 2026?
At high volumes — General rank and above, roughly 100,000+ annual Reward Points — ACR's Elite Benefits is among the most competitive rakeback structures available online, yielding 54%+ effective rakeback for 5-Star Generals. At lower volumes, GGPoker's Fish Buffet and PokerStars Stars Rewards offer comparable returns for recreational players. ACR's biggest strength is its consistency for high-volume SPINZ grinders who fully exploit the CP cascade, Medal milestones, VIP bonuses, and Rake Chase in combination. Compare all current deals on our rakeback deals page.
How often is rakeback paid out on Americas Cardroom?
27% Weekly Fixed Rakeback is credited to your account every Monday, based on your allocated rake from the previous week. Elite Benefits accrues as Championship Points in real time as you play and can be redeemed for cash at any point from the ACR lobby. Medal bonuses are awarded when you hit Reward Point milestones, and VIP rank bonuses are distributed at specific annual RP thresholds. Rake Chase prizes are distributed monthly.