Welcome to Rake Back Nation’s Online Prop Team
Below you’ll find all of the information and resources you need to start getting paid for playing poker. Never heard of propping? Read this article on what an online prop does. If you still have questions or need more information, be sure to check out our Propping FAQ below before emailing us.

What is online propping?
Rake Back Nation’s Prop Team matches rooms that need games with players who are willing to follow some basic rules in exchange for being compensated by the room. Players do not have to follow any set schedule, can play as little or as often as they like each week, and are generally paid directly into their account at the room every week. Generally speaking we have rooms paying up to 125% rake back for propping. Figure out what you could make with our rake calculator.

How does it work?
First off, if you still have questions about what propping is, find the answers in our Online Propping FAQ below.

Next, browse through information about the sites we currently have available and request signup info for the site(s) you’re interested in. We’ll send you an email with full information about the room, rules and pay. If everything looks good to you, you create an account at the room, fill out a quick form for us, and you’re good to go. If you’re current RBN member you can view each deal and it’s details in our Members Area.

Not interested in following rules? Check out rake back offers where you play how and when you want.

What’s the catch?
There are two catches - sites that hire props are almost always newer or smaller rooms with minimal traffic. Your job is to start and save games, which often involves playing shorthanded. If you feel comfortable playing in those conditions, being an online prop is a great way to add a few bets to your expectation. Get answers to all your questions about propping in our FAQ below.

If you’d rather play at larger rooms, you’ll probably be interested in our rake back offers - lower percentages but no restrictions and greater game selection.

What sites are currently hiring online poker props?
You can get full information about all of the sites at our online propping sites page or by logging into the Members Area.

Remember, sites that are hiring props tend to be smaller or newer rooms. Larger rooms offer lower rates because they don’t have as great of a need to attract traffic. Learn more about the difference between rake back deals and propping.

What if I check out a room and I don’t like it?
Then you don’t play there. We don’t sign you up for anything - you decide whether or not you like a room. You can request info on every room that we offer, and if you don’t like any of them, then that’s that. You can start propping and quit whenever you like, for whatever reason, and return again whenever you feel like it.

Do people really prop online? Why do rooms want to pay me to play poker?
Once you sign up to be a prop you’ll get access to a prop forum where you can meet, talk to, and swap ideas with hundreds of other props. Rooms want to pay you to play because they need players to get games running. Most rooms treat props just like any other promotional expense.

FAQ - Have questions about propping?

Look through the headers below to find an answer. Current props should refer to the prop section of our forum. Please read this FAQ carefully before emailing us questions.

How much can I make, and how do I get paid?
There’s no limit to the amount you can make working as a prop - it’s all tied to how much you play. Sites usually pay you by returning part of the rake from each pot to you. Sites generally pay you a lump sum, once a week, directly into your account on that site.

What kind of rules do I have to follow?
When a site has seating rules, they’re usually pretty common sense rules designed to get more tables started. It’s nothing complex or draconian.

Is there some kind of schedule involved?
No, you can come and go at whatever times you like. Some sites require you to play a small minimum number of hands each week to remain active, but that’s about it.

Why are rooms willing to pay props so much?
One of the great catch-22s of opening a poker room is that you can’t get customers without games, but you can’t get games without customers. Props help rooms solve this dilemma by providing highly productive players who take initiative and work to start games - a valuable service that rooms are willing to pay well to secure.

What’s the difference between getting rake back and being a prop?
First off, rakeback generally pays much less than propping. After that, the only difference is that props have to follow some simple rules and work with a team, whereas players on rakeback generally play as they like.

	Propping	RakeBack
Pay Rate	Higher %’s, often 100% rake returned	Lower %, generally in the 25-50% range
Rules	Props have to follow some basic rules concerning seating and behavior	Rake back players are usually not subject to any special rules
Game Selection	Sites that hire props tend to be smaller and have fewer games running at fewer limits	Rake back sites are often major sites with a wide variety of games
Schedule	Props do not have to follow a schedule; some sites may require you to play a minimum number of hands per week or month	Rake back players do not have to follow any schedule but may be subject to some minimum hand requirements

Will I have to play shorthanded?
Yes, one of the functions of a prop is to start and save games. You will also get to play at full tables, but your priority is usually to start new action.

Does this ‘cost’ anything?
Absolutely not. You do, of course, have to fund your account, but there are no hidden fees, etc associated with sign up. We are just what we say we are - a prop team that refers players to sites that need props.

Which rooms would I be working for?
Our clients prefer that we don’t make that information clearly public, or else everyone would want the same rakeback rate. You’ll find out what sites you’d be working for before you sign up for anything

When do I get paid?
Generally every week for the previous week, or in some cases every day.

How much do I have to deposit?
Whatever amount you need to play the limits you wish to play. Prop players are not bankrolled by RBN or the site - you are required to fund your own bankroll.

How will I know who other props are?
We maintain a prop forum that has updated prop lists, promo and bonus information, prop chat and more.

What does actively managed mean?
It means that the site has certain seating rules props have to follow. Seating rules are usually simple, common sense rules that are easy to abide by.

What is the difference between rake rebate and rake share?
Sites calculate your rake contribution one of two ways - contributed rake (which is sometimes called rake rebate) and rake share.

Rake Share is calculated by dividing the total rake dropped by the number of players dealt into the hand. So, if 10 players are dealt cards and the total rake taken from the pot is $1, each player is credited with having contributed .10 of rake (1.00/10).

Contributed Rake or Rake Rebate is calculated by figuring how much rake a player actually contributed to the pot. Let’s say 4 players are dealt into a hand and two of them fold preflop. Since they didn’t pay any rake that hand, they don’t receive any credit. Let’s say the two remaining players in the hand go to showdown. Whatever rake is taken in that hand will be split equallty between those players, as they both contributed equally to the pot.

Do I qualify for any bonuses?
Generally speaking, props do not qualify for deposit bonuses, jackpots, etc. In some cases sites will make exceptions, but as a rule, no. However, sites do offer prop-only bonuses, and we frequently have incentives for props.

What if I already have an account on the site?
We may still be able to sign you up as a prop.

If I multi, do I get paid for all the tables?
Yes. You are paid for every hand you play or every time you contribute to the rake [depending on how the site's pay is structured]

I only play NL, do I have to play limit or PLO or non holdem games?
No. You will never be asked to play limits or games that you’re not comfortable with.

Can I track what I’ve made during a given week?
Generally speaking, not directly. Some sites will let you track hand counts, and others will send you reports at the end of the week.

What if I decide I don’t want to prop anymore, am I somehow obligated?
No, you’re free to leave at any time with absolutely no consequences. In most cases, you’ll be eligible to return as a prop at a site even after a long absence.