About Us

Poker compares real money online poker sites and apps for US players — cash games, tournaments, Spin & Gos, and everything in between. We look at traffic, game variety, rake, bonuses and payment methods so you can pick a site that actually suits how you play, rather than the one with the loudest ad.

We are not a poker operator and we don't accept deposits or process withdrawals. Our job is to research the sites listed on this page and put them side by side on the criteria that matter to real players, then leave the decision to you.

What We Actually Compare

Every poker site is different once you get past the homepage banner, so we build our rankings around the details a regular or semi-serious player would check before signing up:

• Traffic and liquidity — how many active tables run at your usual stakes, and whether the games stay soft or turn into a reg-only grind
• Game variety — No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, fast-fold formats, Spin & Go lottery games, and mixed games where offered
• Rake and rakeback — the rake structure at each stake, and any rakeback, loyalty points or VIP scheme that offsets it
• Bonuses and promotions — the headline offer, and the playthrough or clearing conditions attached to it
• Payments — supported deposit and withdrawal methods, typical cash-out timeframes, and any fees
• Software and mobile play — client stability, HUD/tracking support where permitted, and how the site performs on iOS and Android
• Licensing and security — where the operator is licensed or regulated, and how player funds are handled

How We Score and Rank Sites

Our editorial ratings come from comparing publicly available information on each site against the criteria above — licensing status, published rake structures, bonus terms, supported payment methods and player traffic reports where they exist. We don't play or deposit real money as part of this process, and we don't present these ratings as customer reviews or survey results. A site's position on this page is never for sale: commission arrangements have no bearing on rank, and paying us does not buy a better score or a listing that isn't earned.

Because the US market is regulated state by state with no single federal framework, we also note where a site's availability is limited by state, and we avoid making licensing claims we can't verify. Where a site's regulatory status is unclear, we say so rather than guess.

Bonuses, Terms, and What We Won't Promise

Every welcome offer on this site — deposit matches, freerolls, cash and Gold Coin packages alike — comes with conditions: minimum deposits, playthrough or wagering requirements, time limits, and eligibility rules that vary by state. We try to flag the material terms next to each offer, but you should always read the operator's own terms before you deposit, since promotions change.

We also don't frame poker as a way to make money, replace income, or solve financial problems. It's a game of skill against other players, but skill doesn't remove the risk of losing your stake, and outcomes are never guaranteed — on this page or anywhere else.

Playing Within Your Limits

Poker should stay entertainment, not a way to chase losses or cover a shortfall. All real money play on this site's recommendations is restricted to players aged 21 and over in most regulated states (18+ in a small number of states) — never intended for anyone under that threshold. If gambling stops feeling like fun, free and confidential help is available around the clock through 1-800-GAMBLER, and our Responsible Gambling page has further resources and state-specific self-exclusion options.

How We Make Money

Poker earns commission when readers click through to a poker site and sign up. This is how independent comparison sites like ours stay free to use, and we disclose it plainly rather than burying it in fine print. Commission never decides ranking order — a site that pays us more isn't ranked higher because of it, and we still note real limitations, including for the sites at the top of our list.

Questions or Corrections

Poker rooms update their bonuses, rake structures and licensing details regularly, and we do our best to keep this site current as of the fact-check date. If something looks out of date or you've spotted an error, our Contact Us page is the quickest way to reach us. Our full Terms and Conditions cover how the site itself operates.