Rakeback vs Cashback: How Each Works at Chipstars

September 30, 2026

Casino chips in a circular arrow versus a calendar with a coin returning to a wallet: rakeback vs cashback

Quick answer: Rakeback vs cashback: rakeback pays back a small share of every bet, win or lose, while cashback refunds part of what you lose. At Chipstars, rakeback is Wager x 1% x 5% (€0.50 per €1,000 wagered, claimable from 1 USD) and weekly cashback is 10% of casino net losses, paid in real money every Monday.

Updated: 30 September 2026

Chipstars rakeback and weekly cashback side by side:

Based on: Rakeback: Every casino bet, win or lose; Weekly cashback: Casino net losses over the week
Formula: Rakeback: Wager x 1% x 5%; Weekly cashback: 10% of weekly net losses
Example: Rakeback: €1,000 wagered gives €0.50; Weekly cashback: €1,000 lost gives €100
Paid as: Rakeback: Real money, no wagering; Weekly cashback: Real money
When: Rakeback: Builds with every bet, you claim it; Weekly cashback: Every Monday at 2:00am CET
Minimum: Rakeback: 1 USD to claim; Weekly cashback: €5 of cashback

What is rakeback in a casino?

Rakeback in a casino is a small refund on every bet you place, paid whether the bet wins or loses, and at Chipstars it is 5% of the house edge on every casino bet. The name comes from poker: the card room takes a commission called the rake from each pot, and some poker sites return part of it to regular players.

A casino has no pot, so the idea is applied to the house edge instead. Chipstars rakeback is calculated in your playing currency and paid in real money with no wagering requirement. It never expires and can be withdrawn, subject to the Chipstars general bonus terms.

How is rakeback calculated?

Chipstars calculates rakeback as Wager x 1% x 5%: the 1% is the house edge figure used in the formula, and you get 5% of it back. That works out to 0.05% of everything you wager, or €0.50 per €1,000.

The minimum rakeback claim at Chipstars is 1 USD, which takes about 2,000 USD in wagers. Anything below that keeps building until you reach it.

What is cashback in an online casino?

Casino cashback on losses returns a percentage of what you lost over a set period, and at Chipstars it is 10% of your weekly casino net losses, paid in real money every Monday. Chipstars pays it to every player with no VIP status needed (terms can differ for players who joined through an affiliate), subject to the Chipstars general bonus terms.

Net loss is what you lost after your wins for the week are counted, so a week that ends ahead gives no cashback. The Chipstars bonus terms and VIP page add three details:

Cashback is paid only when it reaches €5 or more (or the equivalent), so a weekly net loss under €50 produces nothing.
Live casino games count toward cashback at a reduced rate.
Members of the Chipstars VIP programme can get up to 25% cashback, depending on the products played and the amounts deposited.

Rakeback vs cashback: what is the difference?

At Chipstars, rakeback pays on how much you play and cashback pays on how much you lose.

Paid after a winning week: Rakeback: Yes; Cashback: No
Rate at Chipstars: Rakeback: 0.05% of wagers; Cashback: 10% of net losses
Gives more when: Rakeback: The week ends near even or ahead; Cashback: The week ends in a clear loss

In a losing week, Chipstars cashback gives more than rakeback unless the net loss is under €50 (so the cashback misses the €5 minimum) or below 0.5% of what you wagered. Rakeback also comes out ahead in any week that ends in profit.

Rakeback vs cashback: worked examples at Chipstars

Say you wager €1,000 at Chipstars in a week and end €200 down: weekly cashback returns €20 and rakeback returns €0.50. The weeks in the table are examples chosen to show the two formulas, not data about Chipstars players, and a single week can land far above or below the long-run house edge.

Losing week: Wagered: €1,000; Net result: €200 loss; Rakeback: €0.50; Cashback: €20
Week ending slightly ahead: Wagered: €2,000; Net result: €20 win; Rakeback: €1; Cashback: €0
Small losing week: Wagered: €300; Net result: €40 loss; Rakeback: €0.15; Cashback: €0, under the €5 minimum

In the €1,000 wagered, €200 loss example, the €0.50 of Chipstars rakeback stays below the 1 USD claim minimum and keeps building, and even after €20 of cashback you end the week €180 down. In the week that ends €20 ahead, Chipstars rakeback adds €1 and weekly cashback pays nothing, because there is no net loss.

Which is better, rakeback or cashback?

Chipstars weekly cashback returns more than rakeback in any week that ends with a net loss of €50 or more, as long as that loss is also above 0.5% of what you wagered. Cashback is credited on Monday without a claim. Rakeback gives more in a week that ends near even or ahead, because it is based on what you wager, not on what you lose.

Rakeback and weekly cashback are separate Chipstars promotions, each with its own page and terms. Neither is a reason to play more than you planned.

Is casino cashback free money?

No, Chipstars cashback and rakeback are partial returns on money you have already bet or lost, so they lower the cost of playing but do not make it profitable over time.

Take Fruit Million by BGaming (RTP at Chipstars: 97.34%). Over a very long run, the theoretical house edge is 2.66%, about €26.60 per €1,000 wagered. Rakeback on that €1,000 is €0.50, and cashback returns at most 10% of what you actually lose. Neither closes the gap.

How to get rakeback and cashback at Chipstars

Chipstars rakeback needs a claim, while weekly cashback is credited for you.

Register at Chipstars and deposit (about 10 to 20 USD minimum, depending on the payment method).
Play casino games. Every bet adds rakeback, win or lose.
Claim rakeback once it reaches 1 USD.
Check your balance on Monday for last week's cashback.

Full terms are on the Chipstars rakeback page and the weekly cashback page. For more on loss refunds, read how cashback gives partial returns at Chipstars.

FAQ

Do you get rakeback if you win?

Yes, Chipstars rakeback is calculated on every casino bet, win or lose.

Is cashback real money?

Yes, Chipstars weekly cashback is paid in real money every Monday.

Why did I not get cashback this week?

Chipstars pays no weekly cashback when your week ended with no net casino loss, or when the cashback came to less than €5, meaning a net loss under €50.

Can you withdraw rakeback?

Yes, Chipstars rakeback has no wagering requirement, does not expire and can be withdrawn once claimed, subject to the Chipstars general bonus terms.

Play responsibly

Chipstars is for players aged 18 and over. Gambling is entertainment, not a source of income, and rakeback or cashback do not change that. Set a deposit limit before you play, take regular breaks and never chase losses. If you need time away, self-exclusion is available in your account under My Profile, Responsible Gaming, or through support. See the Chipstars responsible gaming page.

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