Patrick Leonard Explains CoinPoker's Rake Increase and Its Impact on Poker

CoinPoker recently raised the rake on their platform, a decision that has sparked a heated debate among poker players. Patrick Leonard, a well-known poker player, has stepped forward to explain the reasons behind this change and its impact on the poker community.

Patrick Leonard left the Discord server after a heated discussion with other regulars. Boris Grabowski reported that Patrick Leonard left the High Stakes server, citing user dissatisfaction with CoinPoker's policy. Patrick Leonard stated that he would not promote playing in high rake environments, but later clarified his position on Twitter, asserting that CoinPoker is not worse than other platforms and that their tournaments are excellent.

PLO CARL, a regular player, expressed surprise and disbelief at CoinPoker's decision to increase the rake. He mentioned that he would give CoinPoker time to potentially change their decision, stating that they deserve it. Patrick Leonard discussed the challenges and potential solutions for the cash game format in poker. He mentioned that high-stakes regulars are often underrated and play a crucial role in the poker ecosystem. Patrick Leonard suggested that communication between high-stakes regulars and poker rooms needs improvement. Patrick Leonard mentioned that he played cash games for the first four years of his professional career, highlighting the importance of the cash game format in attracting and retaining players.