CoinPoker launched its permanent CoinRewards system on April 1, 2026, replacing the temporary 100% rakeback promotion that ran through March. The new structure distributes over $1.5 million every week through three simultaneous reward streams: $1M in CoinRaces leaderboards, $500K in Infused Splash Pots, and 15% daily guaranteed rakeback paid automatically with no opt-in.

An independent play-test on April 1 and 2 produced ~62% effective rakeback at $0.10/$0.25 PLO5 across all three streams. That figure puts CoinPoker above the accessible tiers of most competing loyalty programmes, but it comes with caveats worth understanding before you commit your volume.

Players considering the switch can check CoinPoker’s sign-up terms and bonus structure on our review page.

CoinRewards is the first permanent rewards system since CoinPoker ditched the old 33% flat rakeback model that required CHP token holdings. The CHP requirement is gone entirely: no tokens to buy, no minimum balance to maintain, no opt-in of any kind.

For context on how we got here, see our preview of CoinPoker’s March 2026 overhaul.

CoinRaces: $1M Weekly in 2-Hour Leaderboards

CoinRaces leaderboards reset every 2 hours, running 12 daily windows from 00:00 to 24:00 UTC. The old 4-hour format is gone. Shorter windows mean more frequent payouts and less time commitment per session.

Four stake tiers run across two game formats (NLH and PLO/PLO5/PLO6), producing 8 simultaneous leaderboards per window. Players can win on multiple boards at once.

The distribution is proportional to rake generated, not placement-based. Every $1 in rake earns 1 coin, and your share of the prize pool equals your coins divided by the total coins of all paid players in that window. Between 35 and 350 players are paid per window depending on stake tier and time of day.

All table sizes qualify, including heads-up. NLH, PLO, All-In or Fold ($0.10/$0.25 and up), and Bomb Pot tables are all eligible. Prizes credit within minutes.

Infused Splash Pots: $500K Weekly in Random Cash Drops

CoinPoker’s Splash Pot system works on two levels. Regular splashes deliver up to 49 big blinds through a splash fee that operates as a zero-sum system: CoinPoker keeps nothing from these pots.

The $500,000 weekly injection funds Mega Splashes ranging from 50BB to 1,000BB. These are triggered by certified RNG with no predictable pattern. A golden chest icon appears on your table when one activates.

Every player dealt into the hand receives a share. The hand winner gets a larger portion, with splits ranging from 50/50 to 80/20 in the winner’s favour. Other players’ shares go directly to their CoinPoker balance.

Eligible games run from $0.01/$0.02 to $25/$50 cash tables. Tournaments, freerolls, and private tables are excluded.

Daily Guaranteed Rakeback: 15% with No Opt-In

The guaranteed floor is 15% of all cash game and tournament fees, paid automatically around 07:00 UTC the following day. No minimum play requirement and no opt-in: every player in every real-money game qualifies from the first hand.

This is the only CoinRewards pillar that covers tournament players. Cash game grinders receive all three streams; tournament-only players receive only this 15%.

Independent Play-Test: Where 62% Comes From

An independent play-test published on April 2 is the only analysis we have seen that involved actual sessions on the new system rather than republishing CoinPoker’s press release.

The tester played $0.10/$0.25 PLO5 on April 1 and 2, generating $36.48 in rake. Total returns across all three streams: $22.65, producing an effective rakeback rate of approximately 62%.

Micro-Stakes and High-Stakes: Different Rules Apply

CoinPoker reinvests 100% of fees from micro-stakes players (cash games at $0.01/$0.02 and $0.02/$0.05, plus tournaments under $5) back into that ecosystem through CoinRewards.

An important distinction: this is a pool-level commitment, not an individual guarantee. The 100% goes back to the micro-stakes player pool as a whole. Some individual players will exceed 100% effective rakeback; others may fall short depending on Splash Pot timing and CoinRaces finishes.

For high-stakes players at $50/$100 and above, CoinPoker offers two separate reward tiers. Action Rewards target high-volume table generators with returns potentially exceeding 100%. Battle Rewards serve tough, professional lineups with up to 90% rakeback.

Both are paid weekly on Tuesdays. These operate on individual assessment rather than fixed tiers, and the specific criteria are less publicly documented than the three main pillars.

No More CHP Tokens

The old CoinPoker rakeback system required players to hold CHP tokens (CoinPoker’s native ERC-20 cryptocurrency) to receive any rewards at all. When leaving a cash table, the system checked whether a player held enough CHP to cover 50% of the session’s total rake.

If not: zero rakeback, no partial credit. Rakeback was paid weekly in CHP rather than USDT, and the token had low liquidity with limited exchange support.

That entire system was eliminated on March 2, 2026, during the Level Up migration. Existing CHP balances were converted to a USDT-equivalent promotional bonus. Under CoinRewards, all rewards are automatic and paid in withdrawable cash.

What Changed from March’s 100% Rakeback

CoinPoker ran 100% rakeback from March 2 to 31 as a launch promotion alongside its complete software migration. The month did not go smoothly.

Phase 1 (March 2 to 15) delivered flat 100% daily rakeback. CoinPoker simultaneously increased rake caps without advance notice, raising effective rake by approximately 50% at some stakes. Player backlash on Discord and X was immediate.

We covered the March 100% rakeback launch and new client in a separate article.

Phase 2 (March 16 to 31) was meant to distribute 100% value indirectly through Splash Pots and CoinRaces. After more backlash, CoinPoker reverted to straight daily payouts within days. The messaging was confused throughout, with conflicting end dates across FAQ pages, headers, and T&Cs.

Our coverage of the Phase 2 rollout that split March in two has the full timeline. CoinRewards was announced on March 29, giving players three days’ notice before the April 1 switch.

The Gap: Tournament Players

CoinRewards has a clear weakness for tournament grinders. Cash game players receive all three reward streams. Tournament players receive only the 15% daily rakeback, with no CoinRaces equivalent and no Splash Pots.

This is the system’s biggest shortcoming. CoinPoker has mentioned future ticket discounts and added value for tournament players, but nothing concrete has been announced. If your volume is primarily MTTs and Sit & Gos, the 15% alone is below what most competing networks offer.

Is CoinRewards Worth It?

For cash game grinders at low-to-mid stakes, the combined value across all three streams is competitive with or above most loyalty programmes currently available. The 62% figure from independent testing is achievable, but plan for variance: some sessions will run higher, some lower.

For micro-stakes players, the 100% fee reinvestment into the micro ecosystem is a genuine differentiator. At stakes where rake is disproportionately high relative to pot size, this matters.

For tournament-only players, the 15% daily rakeback alone is not enough to move the needle. Wait for CoinPoker to announce concrete tournament reward plans before committing volume.

CoinPoker’s CoinRewards sits in a different category from traditional tiered loyalty programmes. If you are weighing it against other crypto poker rooms and their reward models, the no-opt-in, no-token, no-tier approach is worth serious consideration for cash game volume.

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