About Us

Online Poker is an independent site for players comparing where to play online poker in the US. We research licensed and offshore-facing poker rooms and apps, then rank them on the things that actually change your experience at the tables — traffic, game variety, rake, promotions, and how easily you can get money in and out.

We don't operate a poker room ourselves. We don't deal cards or hold player funds. What we do is track how sites and apps compare against each other, so you can spend less time hunting through terms and conditions and more time deciding where your bankroll actually belongs.

What We Actually Compare

Poker sites differ in ways that matter far more than a homepage bonus banner suggests. Our reviews focus on:

• Traffic and liquidity — how many players are seated at your stakes and formats, since a big welcome offer means little if your game folds after twenty minutes
• Game formats — cash games, multi-table tournaments, Sit & Gos, Spin & Go-style lottery games, and fast-fold variants, plus whether No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha and mixed games are all properly supported
• Rake and rakeback — the rake structure at different stakes and whether a loyalty or rakeback scheme returns meaningful value over time
• Software and mobile play — client stability, whether HUD or tracking software is permitted, and how the iOS/Android apps hold up compared to desktop
• Deposits and withdrawals — the methods available, typical cash-out times, and any fees or verification steps that slow things down
• Player pool quality — how soft or tough the games are, since a large but reg-heavy pool plays very differently to a recreational-friendly one

How We Score and Rank

Every poker site on Online Poker is assessed against the same set of factors: licensing and regulatory standing, traffic and game variety, deposit and withdrawal options, the real cost of the welcome offer once its terms are applied, software quality across desktop and mobile, and customer support. We weigh these consistently across every operator we cover. Commission from an operator does not buy a higher position on this site — a room that pays us nothing and one that pays us a referral fee are scored against the identical checklist.

Where a bonus or promotion is mentioned, we try to note the material conditions attached to it — deposit minimums, playthrough or clearing requirements, time limits, and eligibility restrictions — rather than just the headline number. Read the operator's own terms before you deposit, since these can and do change.

Money, Licensing and Player Protection

Online poker in the US is regulated on a state-by-state basis; there is no single federal framework covering the whole country. Depending on where you live, the sites available to you, the licence they hold, and the protections in place can differ significantly. We note licensing and regulatory status where it's relevant to a review, but we never claim a site holds a specific license unless that's been verified, and we'd encourage you to confirm current standing and availability in your state directly with the operator before signing up.

Deposit and withdrawal methods commonly covered on this site include debit and credit cards, ACH bank transfers, PayNearMe, e-wallets, and operator-issued prepaid cards, alongside crypto options where they're offered. Processing times, limits, and fees vary by method and by operator, and we flag differences where they're meaningful rather than assuming one method suits everyone.

Why We Cover More Than Poker

Most of the operators reviewed here also run adjacent products — casino games, and in some cases sportsbook or lottery-style offerings — alongside their poker rooms. These aren't the focus of this site, but where they affect your account, bonus eligibility, or how funds move between products, we mention it so there are no surprises.

Our Independence

Online Poker earns revenue through affiliate partnerships. If you click through to a poker site from this page and sign up, we may receive a commission. This relationship never decides our rankings or ratings — operators can't pay for a better position, and we'll say plainly where a site falls short, including the ones ranked highest.

Playing Responsibly

Poker is a game of skill mixed with variance, and no amount of skill removes the risk of losing money. Nothing on this site should be read as a suggestion that poker can replace income or solve financial pressure. All sites and apps covered here are intended for players aged 21 and over in most states (18+ in a few), and every operator we mention should require age and identity verification before real-money play begins.

If gambling stops being enjoyable, starts affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing, or you feel you're chasing losses, free and confidential help is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has more on setting limits, self-exclusion and where to find further support.

Questions or Corrections

Poker sites change their bonuses, licensing status and traffic levels regularly, and we work to keep listings current, but we'd rather hear about an error than leave it standing. If something on this site looks out of date or wrong, or you just want to ask about how a review was put together, reach us through the Contact Us page. Our full terms of use for this site are set out on the Terms and Conditions page.