Player Value Score
A Transparent Way to Measure Your Contribution
Every WePlay Cash Game player will automatically receive a Player Value Score (PVS) once sufficient gameplay data has been collected.
PVS is designed to reflect your long-term contribution to the poker ecosystem. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation, the system first gathers enough information about your playing style, table contribution, game selection, integrity, and overall gameplay patterns.
Once sufficient data is available, your PVS will be assigned automatically and updated continuously as you continue to play.
Your Player Value Score directly determines your assigned rakeback percentage, allowing you to understand exactly how your contribution to the poker ecosystem translates into rakeback.
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Player Value Score (PVS) only affects your rakeback.
It does not affect:
- Your gameplay
- Your winnings or losses
- The games you can play
- Your table selection
- Your opponents
PVS is used exclusively to determine your assigned Cash Game rakeback percentage.
Your actual rake never changes. Your rakeback is calculated directly from your total generated Cash Game rake using the rakeback percentage assigned to your PVS.
The higher your PVS, the higher your assigned rakeback percentage.
Any difference between your standard rakeback and your actual rakeback is allocated to the WePlay Ecology Fund.
Example
Assuming a standard rakeback rate of 30%:
| Actual Cash Game Rake | $1,000 |
| Standard Rakeback Rate | 30% |
| Player Value Score | 80 |
| Assigned Rakeback Rate | 24% |
| Actual Player Rakeback | $240 |
| WePlay Ecology Fund Contribution | $60 |
In this example, a player with a PVS of 80 receives a rakeback rate of 24%.
The calculation is straightforward: the player's PVS determines the percentage of the standard rakeback rate they receive.
The remaining $60 is allocated to the WePlay Ecology Fund.
Why Does PVS Exist?
At WePlay, we believe that a healthy poker ecosystem benefits every player.
When games remain active and balanced:
- Recreational players enjoy a better experience.
- More tables remain open.
- Games last longer.
- The entire poker ecosystem becomes more sustainable.
To encourage these positive behaviors, we created the Player Value Score (PVS).
Unlike hidden systems used by many poker sites, PVS is based on clear and transparent principles. Every player knows what is measured, why it matters, and how to improve their score.
How PVS Works
Every Cash Game player receives a Player Value Score between 0 and 100. The score is calculated using your activity over the previous 90 days and is updated continuously.
PVS consists of five categories.
| Category | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Ecology Score | 40 |
| Table Contribution | 25 |
| Game Selection | 20 |
| Playing Style | 10 |
| Integrity | 5 |
| Maximum Score: 100 Points | |
1. Ecology Score — Maximum: 40 Points
Ecology Score measures the relationship between your Cash Game winnings and the rake you generate. Players who contribute more to the long-term sustainability of the games receive a higher score, while players who consistently extract significantly more value than they contribute receive a lower score. This category carries the greatest weight because it reflects the overall health of the poker ecosystem.
2. Table Contribution — Maximum: 25 Points
Poker needs players who help create action. This category rewards players who contribute to healthy game availability by:
- Opening new tables
- Helping games get started
- Keeping tables active
- Supporting overall game liquidity
- Playing during quieter hours
3. Game Selection — Maximum: 20 Points
Healthy poker requires balanced competition. This category rewards players who:
- Play against a wide variety of opponents
- Avoid excessive table selection
- Avoid predatory behavior
- Contribute to balanced and enjoyable games
The goal is not to prevent smart game selection, but to encourage healthy participation across the network.
4. Playing Style — Maximum: 10 Points
Playing Style evaluates long-term poker statistics to better understand how a player's style contributes to overall game quality. Examples include:
- VPIP
- PFR
- WTSD
- W$SD
- Fold to 3-Bet
No single statistic determines your score on its own. The evaluation considers your overall playing profile.
5. Integrity — Maximum: 5 Points
Integrity rewards fair play. Players who follow our rules and maintain good standing receive the maximum score. Security violations may reduce or completely remove these points. Examples include:
- Collusion
- Botting
- Multi-accounting
- Chip dumping
- Abuse of promotions
- Violations of our Fair Play & Security Policies
How Your PVS Determines Your Rakeback
Your Player Value Score directly determines your assigned rakeback percentage.
The system uses your PVS to calculate the percentage of the standard rakeback rate you receive.
For example, if the standard rakeback rate is 30%:
| Player Value Score | Assigned Rakeback Rate |
|---|---|
| 100 | 30% |
| 90 | 27% |
| 80 | 24% |
| 70 | 21% |
| 60 | 18% |
| 50 | 15% |
| 40 | 12% |
| 30 | 9% |
| 20 | 6% |
| 10 | 3% |
| 0 | 0% |
Calculation Formula:
The higher your PVS, the higher your assigned rakeback percentage.
Your assigned rakeback percentage is applied directly to your total generated Cash Game rake. There is no adjustment to your actual salary.
How Can I Improve My PVS?
Improving your Player Value Score isn't about playing more hands. It's about contributing positively to the games and helping build a healthy poker ecosystem.
You can improve your PVS by:
- Opening new tables and helping games get started
- Keeping tables active and contributing to ongoing game action
- Playing against a wider variety of opponents
- Supporting overall game liquidity, including during quieter hours
- Following our Fair Play & Security Policies
- Maintaining excellent account integrity
PVS Review Request
Transparency is one of the core principles of the WePlay Player Value Score system.
If you have any questions about your PVS or would like to better understand how your score was determined, you can request a personal PVS review at any time.
Simply send an email to support@weplaynetwork.com including your nickname and a brief description of your request.
Our team will review your Player Value Score and provide an explanation of the factors that contributed to your current rating, along with guidance on areas where your score can be improved.
Please note that, for security reasons, we may not disclose every internal calculation or detection method used by our Integrity & Security systems.
Our goal is to ensure that every player understands how the PVS system works and has access to clear, transparent information about their overall evaluation.
WePlay Ecology Fund
Any difference between a player's standard rakeback and the actual rakeback determined through the Player Value Score (PVS) system is not retained as profit by WePlay.
Instead, these funds are allocated to the WePlay Ecology Fund, where they are reinvested exclusively in initiatives that improve and protect the poker ecosystem.
The WePlay Ecology Fund supports initiatives such as:
- Ecology-focused player promotions
- Initiatives that improve game liquidity
- Programs that encourage healthy player behavior
- Recreational player acquisition and retention
- Community initiatives that strengthen the long-term sustainability of the network
- Other ecology-related projects that benefit the entire poker ecosystem
By reinvesting the difference between standard and actual player rakeback into the ecosystem, the PVS system helps create healthier games, longer-lasting player pools, and a better poker experience for everyone.
Our Commitment
Our goal is simple.
- Reward players who help create better games.
- Reward players who contribute to a healthy poker ecosystem.
- Reward players fairly and transparently.
The Player Value Score (PVS) reflects our commitment to building a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable poker environment for everyone at WePlay and WePlay Network.