Free Hotel Rooms for Poker Players? How Rakeroom Works
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High costs, complicated bookings, and endless back-and-forth with hotels and casinos, if you’ve traveled for live poker, you probably know the drill.
Well, it doesn't have to be that way.
Enter Rakeroom, a platform designed to make poker travel easier by connecting players directly with partner hotels and casinos, offering free or discounted stays in exchange for a set number of hours at the table.
Free accommodation earned by playing poker? It's as simple as that. Designed specifically for poker travelers, Rakeroom offers clear rules, transparent pricing, and access to world-class hotels at or near live poker stops all around the world.
Here’s how it works...
What is Rakeroom?
Rakeroom is the traveling poker player's best friend. It links players with partner hotels and casinos, offering discounted or complimentary accommodation when a player commits to a minimum number of poker hours at the venue.
The site is not a traditional travel agent. Instead, it acts as a bridge between players and casinos, creating a system where players can plan trips around tournaments or cash game sessions while reducing accommodation costs, and casinos can attract committed customers to their tables.
How to Sign Up
Getting started with Rakeroom is quick and simple:
- Visit Rakeroom.com and click 'Join' at the top of the page.
- Fill in your basic personal details to create an account, which takes less than two minutes.
- Start browsing hotels, book stays, and access exclusive player deals.
How Rakeroom Helps Poker Players
The process is simple and easy to follow. Players start by browsing hotels and casinos at their chosen poker destination, with each property clearly showing the requirements for discounted or complimentary stays, typically based on a minimum number of hours spent playing poker.
Once a hotel is selected and booked, simply complete the agreed play time, and your stay will be partially or fully discounted according to what was agreed. This transparent approach gives players clear expectations while helping them save on accommodation as they plan their poker trips.
Overall, that means more time, more money, and more incentive to play the game you love.
How Rakeroom Works for Poker Rooms, Casinos & Hotels
While the majority of PokerNews readers will be interested in Rakeroom for the discounts it offers players, casinos, hotels, and poker rooms can also use the platform to connect directly with traveling players and fill tables.
Venues interested in partnering with Rakeroom can get in touch through their contact page or get in touch with [email protected] via email.
Which Hotels & Venues Does Rakeroom Have Available?
Rakeroom partners with a wide selection of world-class hotels and casinos, giving players access to accommodation close to major live poker venues. Properties are chosen for their poker offering, comfort, and convenience, and the network continues to expand all the time as new events and venues are added.
Current stays available to book on the site include:
- Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino – Kyrenia, Cyprus: a 5-star resort with mid-to high-stakes cash games and tournaments.
- Queenco Entertainment Resort – Sihanoukville, Cambodia: beachfront poker destination with soft cash games and clear free-room requirements.
- Banco Casino Marriott Hotel – Bratislava, Slovakia: centrally located venue with daily cash games and international tournament series.
- Melbourne City Apartments – Melbourne, Australia: city-center apartments ideal for multi-day poker festival stays.
- Hilton St. Julian’s – Malta: luxury hotel with close access to daily poker action and tournament stops.
- Intercontinental Hotel Sofia – Sofia, Bulgaria: premium accommodation next to Monte Casino Sofia and Smart Poker Tour events.
These are just a few examples. Rakeroom’s site lists many more hotels and partner venues across Europe, Asia, and beyond, with new locations added regularly to match the live poker calendar.
Featured Poker Events & Live Series
Rakeroom also connects players to major live poker events, pairing tournament action with exclusive hotel deals. From mid-stakes festivals to high-stakes series, the platform makes it easier to plan trips while maximizing value on travel and accommodation.
Partner festivals include:
- PlayLive Melbourne Millions
- Smart Poker Tour
- Card Poker Series
Whether it’s a weekend cash game or a multi-week festival, Rakeroom offers players the chance to book discount accommodation and save money.
