Poker glossary
Table Charge
A table charge is a mandatory fee taken by the house per hand or per hour.
Full explanation
A table charge is a mandatory fee taken by the house per hand or per hour.
Explanation. Some cardrooms bill a small blinds‑equivalent fee or hourly rate to sustain operating cost. Unlike rake taken from each pot, a table charge is consistent. Understanding charge models helps evaluate real cost of play and game profitability.