About Us
Poker is a US-focused comparison site for online poker. We look at the sites and apps real money players actually use, break down what each one offers, and rank them so you can spend less time researching and more time at the tables — if and when you choose to play.
What we do here
Poker liquidity, rake structures, and bonus terms shift constantly, and the regulated US landscape is split state by state rather than governed by a single federal framework. Our job is to track that landscape and translate it into something usable: which rooms have the traffic and game variety to make it worth your time, which ones treat deposits and withdrawals fairly, and where the welcome offers are actually worth clearing.
We cover cash games, multi-table tournaments, Sit & Gos, and faster formats like Spin & Go and fast-fold poker, since the "best" site depends heavily on which of those a player is actually looking for. A grinder chasing rakeback and traffic at mid-stakes No Limit Hold'em has different priorities than a recreational player who wants a soft Sunday tournament and an easy mobile app.
How we compare and rank sites
Every operator on our list is assessed against the same set of criteria, and commercial relationships never move a site up or down the rankings. What we look at includes:
- Traffic and player pool — how much action there is at common stake levels, and whether the fish-to-reg ratio suggests soft games or a tougher lineup
- Game variety — availability of cash games, MTTs, Sit & Gos, Spin & Go formats, and any Pot Limit Omaha or mixed-game spread
- Rake and rewards — the rake structure, any rakeback or loyalty programme, and how that affects the real value of playing regularly
- Welcome bonus terms — the headline match figure alongside the playthrough requirements, time limits, and any conditions attached to clearing it
- Payments — deposit and withdrawal methods available to US players, typical cash-out speed, and any fees
- Software and mobile experience — client stability, HUD/tracking software policy, and how usable the iOS or Android app is
- Licensing and player protection — the regulatory status we can verify, and whether the operator segregates player funds
We research publicly available terms, published licensing information, and operator-facing documentation to build each review. We do not claim to have deposited, played, or withdrawn funds ourselves, and we update pages as terms and rankings change — you can see the last update date at the top of this page and on each review.
Why our rankings include the sites they do
The rooms featured on Poker, from higher-traffic names like Coinpoker and Bovada down through crypto-friendly rooms such as Stake and Americas Card Room, were chosen because they're active, accessible options for US players rather than because any of them paid for a better position. Ratings reflect our own editorial scoring against the criteria above, not customer reviews or star ratings pulled from elsewhere.
Bonus offers change often and always carry conditions — minimum deposit, wagering or playthrough requirements, and expiry windows are typical. We list the headline figure on each card, but always check the operator's own terms before you deposit, since those terms are set by the operator and can be updated at any time.
How we make money
Poker may earn a commission when readers sign up through links on this site. That relationship never determines how a site is ranked, reviewed, or scored — our methodology is applied consistently whether or not an operator is a commercial partner. If you'd rather read the full terms of using this site, they're available on our Terms and Conditions page, and you can reach us directly through our Contact Us page with questions or corrections.
Playing responsibly
Online poker is a game of skill against other players, but it still involves real money and real risk — no site, bonus, or strategy removes that risk, and we never suggest poker as a way to earn income or solve financial pressure. Most regulated US states set the minimum gambling age at 21, though a few allow 18, so always confirm the rule in your state before signing up anywhere. If poker stops being fun, or you're spending more time or money than you intended, free confidential support is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has more detail on setting limits and finding state-specific support.
Who this site is for
Whether you're new to online poker and want a straightforward, trustworthy place to start, or you're an experienced grinder comparing rake and traffic across a shortlist of rooms, our reviews are built to answer the questions that actually decide where you play. We keep the comparisons practical, the bonus terms visible next to the offers they belong to, and the rankings independent of who's paying for placement.