What is House in Poker?

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The term “house” is used to reference the venue that runs and profits from a poker game. For example, if you’re playing poker at the Bellagio, the Bellagio is the house. 

“The house rakes 10% of every pot played, so it can be difficult to beat the rake long term.”

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