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In the world of online poker there are two types of rooms: those on a network and those that go it alone. Each has its pros and its cons. For example, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker are the two largest online poker rooms in the world and are on their own network which means they get to control the software, full promotions, and they don't have to pay any of their profits to another company for rights to play on the network. But for players, especially those looking to profit from inexperienced players, a large poker network may be a good place to play.

Here are the three of the biggest benefits for playing on a network:

1. More competitive loyalty programs
2. Ability to jump poker rooms for better promotions
3. Fresh inexperienced players to play against

The More Lucrative Poker Network Loyalty Programs

The big word for many loyalty programs in online poker is rakeback. All rooms have some type of existing loyalty points program that works like frequent flier miles, but many network rooms offer rakeback which is a portion of the tournament fees and cash game vig that is taken as payment to play online at a table or in a tournament.

Poker networks like the Merge Network with its flagship room Carbon Poker, typically offers a rakeback percentage of 35%. While the Cereus Network that is home to the huge rooms UB.com and Absolute Poker offers a solid 30%. There are also non-U.S. friendly networks like the Ongame and iPoker Networks that have just as competitive percentages of rakeback. With rakeback a break even player or even a slightly losing player can become a profitable player. When you get your rakeback payments it feels like receiving an interest payment from a savings account.

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