About Us

Poker compares online poker sites and apps for players in the US, looking at traffic, game selection, bonuses, deposit methods and mobile play so you can pick a site that actually suits how you play. We're not a poker room and we don't deal cards — we research the operators and lay out what we find, plainly, so you can make your own call.

Why We Built This Site

Finding somewhere reliable to play real money poker online shouldn't mean digging through a dozen forums and marketing pages. The US market is fragmented — regulated state-by-state, with no single federal option — and offshore sites of wildly varying quality fill the gaps. Our job is to sort through that landscape and give recreational players, regular grinders and anyone switching sites a clear, current picture of where the action is and what the terms actually say.

Who Reads This Site

Our readers fall into a few groups, and we write with all of them in mind:

• Casual and recreational players who want a trustworthy site, an easy sign-up and games that aren't full of grinders
• Experienced players comparing rake structures, traffic at their stakes, rakeback and cash-out speed
• Players looking for a specific fix — a bonus to clear, a crypto-friendly cashier, or an alternative after a site pulled out of their state

How We Assess Poker Sites

Every site on our list is reviewed against the same criteria. Commission never buys a better position — the ranking reflects what we find, not what an operator pays us.

• Traffic and player pool — how much liquidity a site has at common stake levels, across cash games, tournaments and Sit & Gos, and roughly how soft or tough the games look
• Game variety — coverage of No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, mixed games, fast-fold formats and Spin & Go-style lottery games
• Bonuses and rewards — the size of a welcome bonus or deposit match against its playthrough requirements, time limits, and how much a loyalty or rakeback scheme is realistically worth once cleared
• Payments — which deposit and withdrawal methods are offered, how those play out for US players (cards, ACH, e-wallets, crypto, and options like PayNearMe), and typical cash-out timeframes
• Software and mobile experience — client stability, HUD or tracking software policy, and how well the iOS and Android apps hold up at the table
• Licensing and safety — what regulatory or licensing information is publicly available, and what that means for fund security and dispute resolution

We base our write-ups on publicly available information about each operator — deposit and bonus terms, stated game formats, app availability and licensing disclosures — cross-checked where possible and updated as terms change. We do not claim to have deposited, played or withdrawn funds on these sites ourselves.

What "Best" Means on a Page Like This

No single site is the right answer for everyone. A recreational player chasing a straightforward welcome bonus and an easy mobile app wants something different from a grinder chasing rakeback and traffic at mid-stakes PLO. Sites like Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition and Americas Card Room appear across our comparisons because each covers a different slice of that demand — crypto-native play, casino-and-poker combo bonuses, or deep tournament schedules, for example. Our comparison pages break down which fits which kind of player, along with the material terms attached to any offer — deposit minimums, wagering requirements and eligibility restrictions included.

Money, Payments and Bonus Terms — Read Before You Play

Every offer we list carries conditions: a deposit match usually requires you to stake real money first and clear a wagering or playthrough requirement before bonus funds convert to withdrawable cash, and most bonuses expire if not cleared within a set window. Deposit and withdrawal methods available to US players typically include debit/credit cards, ACH bank transfers, e-wallets, prepaid options like PayNearMe, and increasingly crypto. Processing times and fees vary by operator and by method, and verification (KYC) is generally required before a first withdrawal is released. We flag these details on individual reviews rather than burying them in fine print.

Licensing, Eligibility and Playing Legally

Online poker in the US is regulated at the state level — there is no single national framework, so legal availability, minimum age and licensing depend on where you live. Most regulated states set the minimum gambling age at 21, though a small number allow 18. It is the reader's responsibility to confirm what's legal and available in their own state before signing up anywhere, and nothing on this site should be read as legal advice or a guarantee that a given site operates in your jurisdiction.

Independence and How We're Funded

Poker earns revenue through affiliate partnerships: if you sign up with a poker site through a link on this page, we may receive a commission. That relationship never determines how a site is scored or ranked. We disclose it here because it's the honest thing to do, and because a comparison site that hides its funding isn't one worth trusting.

Play Within Your Limits

Poker is a game of skill, but no amount of skill removes the risk of losing money, and no site or strategy guarantees a profit. We do not present online poker as a source of income and we do not encourage anyone to chase losses or stake more than they can afford to lose. If gambling stops being enjoyable or starts to feel like a problem, free confidential help is available around the clock through 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has more detail on tools, limits and where to get support. Everything on this site is intended for players aged 21 and over, or 18 and over where local law permits.

Get in Touch

If something on this site looks out of date, or you think we've missed a detail that matters, our Contact Us page is the way to reach us. You can also review our Terms and Conditions for how we operate this site.