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Winamax Poker Network

Winamax is one of Europe’s largest independent poker room with up to fifteen thousand players during peak hours.

Founded 2007 in France, Winamax quickly distinguished itself with a player-first approach, blending innovative technology with a strong sense of community.
It has become especially popular among poker enthusiasts, thanks to its world-class software, regular tournaments, and unique promotions.

With licenses to operate in several European countries, including France and Spain, Winamax is a major player in the regulated online gambling market.

The platform offers a wide variety of betting markets, casino-style games, and an acclaimed poker room that hosts both amateur-friendly events and high-stakes competitions.

What sets Winamax apart is its distinctive brand identity—bold, playful, and deeply rooted in sports and gaming culture. Whether you're a casual bettor, a seasoned poker pro, or someone simply looking for entertainment, Winamax provides a seamless, secure, and social gaming experience.

Rake Structure

Here’s a quick overview of how the iPoker rake system works:

Rake in Cash Games: Standard 5%
Rake in Tournaments: 7% - 10%
Caps: 0.50€ - 5€, depends on the stake

What this yields in practice can be seen in the analysis below:
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How we calculate the rake?

We acquired millions of online poker hand histories from hhDealer.com and got all the necessary information directly from the hand histories itself.
So there are no estimations made. Everything is calculated based on real online poker data.

This way for example aspects like the "no-flop, no-drop" rule (in the GG network, the rule that hands only receive rake if there is a flop or a pre-flop 3-bet) are automatically taken into account.

Nevertheless, please note that the rake a player has to pay heavily depends on his play style:

Loose players pay more rake than tight players.

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License:
France
Platforms:
Android macos iOS Windows
Payment:
Skrill Neteller Paypal Paysafe Card Bank wire Visa Master Card Sepa Apple Pay
Tracker:
Hand2Note HoldemManager PokerTracker Drive2Hud
Type:
Poker
Poker Network:
Winamax
Owned:
Privately Held
Established:
2007
€15
Instant
5% - 40%
Bonus
100% up to €200

Pros

Maximal reliability.
Up to 40% rakeback.
Tracker's support
Good Traffic on Popular Games

Cons

High Rake
Multitabling restricted to 4 tables
Accepts US players only in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania

Restricted Countries

Winamax primarily operates within France and other countries where it holds licenses.

It restricts access from countries where online gaming is not permitted or where it does not hold the necessary licenses.

Specifically, Winamax restricts access from the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Italy, Ireland, Cyprus, Colombia, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, United States, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Ukraine, Estonia

Rakeback & Loyalty System

Winamax Poker uses so called Miles for it's Loyalty Program.

By earning MILES you:
Earn a VIP status with increasingly better rewards
Gain access to exclusive monthly Freerolls
Gain access to the Winamax Boutique, where players can exchange MILES for cash bonuses, tournament tickets

Players accumulate points by participating in real-money poker games on Winamax.
These points are then multiplied by the player’s VIP multiplier to determine the total number of Miles earned:
Miles = Points * VIP Multiplier

A player’s VIP status is evaluated monthly. To maintain or upgrade their current VIP status, players must earn a minimum number of Miles during the month.

Once a player reaches a new status level, they retain it until the end of the following month.

Players can also achieve one of the prestigious annual VIP Diamond statuses by earning at least 50,000 Miles over the past 12 months.

Annual statuses are valid for one month and are recalculated at the end of each month, factoring in the just-completed month to determine ongoing eligibility.

How miles are calculated

Tournaments (Sit & Go and Multi-Table Tournaments):
4 miles per euro of rake

Example: The tournament buy-in is €20 euros (€18 for the prizepool and €2 euros in commission), the player will have earned 8 points.

Cash Games:
3 miles per euro of rake

Example: A table of 4 players with a pot of €20, of which €1.15 is paid in rake (see following section on rakes):

If player A contributed €9 (or 45%) to the pot, he will have contributed €0.5175 to the rake and will have therefore generated 1.55 points. Assuming that the player has a multiplier of 1, he or she will have earned 1.55 miles.

Player B also contributed €9 to the pot, generating 1.55 points. If player B has a multiplier of 1.5 (due to his or her Silver VIP status) a total of 2.33 miles will be attributed to the player.

Player C invested €2 in thee pot, adding only €0.115 to the rake. He therefore generated 0.35 points and 0.35 miles.

YOU will lose all of your miles after 6 months of inactivity. In other words, you must generate at least 1 mile every 6 months keep your total miles.
Monthly VIP Statuses:
Monthly StatusMiles per MonthMultiplier
CHROME20 to 691x
ALUMINIUM70 to 2491x
BRONZE250 to 9991.25x
SILVER1,000 to 2,9991.5x
GOLD3,000 to 5,9992x
PLATINUM6,000 miles and over2.5x
Once beyond the monthly VIP statuses, Winamax Poker has a special status reserved for our best and most loyal players. Our annual VIP statuses are calculated on a sliding 12 month basis.

Annual VIP Statuses:
Annual StatusMiles per MonthMultiplier
1 carat Diamond50,000 to 99,9993x
2 carat Diamond100,000 to 249,9993.5x
3 carat250,000 to 499,9994x
4 carat500,000 to 999,9994.5x
5 carat1,000,000 to 1,999,9995x
1 Carat RED2,000,000 to 3,999,9996x
2 Carat RED4,000,000 to 7,999,9996.25x
3 Carat RED8,000,000 to 14,999,9996.5x
4 Carat RED15,000,000 to 24,999,9996.75x
5 Carat REDover 25,000,0007x

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