Florida legal term
Rake in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Rake” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Rake” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Rake” means a set fee or percentage of the pot assessed by a cardroom operator for providing the services of a dealer, table, or location for playing the authorized game.(m) “Tournament” means a series of games that have more than one betting round involving one or more tables and where the winners or others receive a prize or cash award. (Fla. Stat. § 849.086)
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