About Us

Poker was built for one reason: US poker players have a confusing market to navigate, and most of the information out there is written by the sites trying to sign you up. We're not a poker room. We don't deal cards, hold player funds, or take rake. What we do is research and compare the offshore poker sites available to US players, so you can weigh your options before you deposit anything.

Why offshore poker sites, specifically

Online poker in the US is regulated on a state-by-state basis, and there's no federal framework that lets a single licensed site operate nationwide. That gap is why offshore poker sites exist and why so many US players end up researching them. These platforms typically hold licences from jurisdictions outside the US — Curaçao and Malta are common examples in this space — rather than a US state regulator. That's a meaningful distinction, and we think players deserve to understand it before they sign up anywhere, not after.

What we actually do

Our team reviews each site's publicly available terms, licensing information, banking pages, and game lobbies. We compare that information across operators rather than taking any single site's marketing at face value. Where a site doesn't disclose something clearly — licensing status, withdrawal timelines, bonus terms — we say so, rather than filling the gap with a guess.

We do not claim to have deposited, played, or withdrawn funds at every site listed. Our comparisons are built from research and verification of publicly stated terms, not from first-hand gameplay testing.

How we compare and rank sites

No operator pays for a higher position on our pages. Commission, where it exists, is disclosed below and never factors into how a site is scored. Our comparisons weigh:

• Traffic and liquidity — how active the cash game and tournament pools look at different stake levels, since that affects how quickly you find a game and how soft the pool is
• Game variety — coverage across No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, fast-fold formats, Spin & Go style games, and multi-table tournaments
• Bonus terms — the headline offer alongside the playthrough requirements, time limits, and eligibility rules attached to it, since a large deposit match with a steep clearing requirement isn't automatically the better deal
• Banking options — deposit and withdrawal methods available to US players, along with any stated processing times or limits
• Software and mobile experience — client stability, app availability, and whether the platform supports features grinders rely on, like HUD compatibility where permitted

Sites currently featured include Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition, Americas Card Room, Black Chip Poker, Ya Poker, BC Poker, Betonline, and Jack Poker. Ratings reflect our editorial assessment of the factors above at the time of review, not a customer satisfaction score, and every listed bonus carries wagering requirements and eligibility conditions that we set out on the relevant review page rather than repeating the headline figure alone.

Money in, money out

Across the offshore poker sites we cover, US players typically see a mix of card payments, ACH bank transfers, crypto options like Bitcoin, and in some cases operator-issued prepaid or e-wallet options. Withdrawal times, minimums, and fees vary by method and by operator, and we detail those specifics on the individual review and comparison pages rather than generalizing them here.

Our independence and how we're paid

Poker earns revenue through affiliate partnerships. If you click through to a poker site from our pages and sign up, we may receive a commission from that operator. This arrangement never decides our rankings — an operator cannot pay to move up the list, and we'll note a genuine shortcoming even for a highly rated site. If you'd like more detail on how a specific promotion works before you commit to anything, our terms and conditions page covers the general rules that govern this site, available at Terms and Conditions.

Age, eligibility, and legal standing

Poker on this site's featured platforms is intended for adults only. Most US states that regulate gambling set the minimum age at 21, though a small number permit 18 for certain forms of play — check the rules that apply in your specific state before registering anywhere. Offshore sites generally operate under licences issued outside the US, which means the consumer protections and dispute resolution options can differ from what a state-licensed US operator provides. We encourage every reader to confirm an operator's current licensing status and to understand that these sites sit outside the direct oversight of US state gambling regulators before depositing.

Playing within your means

Poker involves real financial risk, and no amount of skill removes that risk entirely. We never present poker as a reliable way to earn income or solve financial problems, and we don't encourage chasing losses or depositing more than you can afford to lose. If gambling stops being enjoyable or starts to feel out of control, free and confidential help is available around the clock through 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has more resources, including guidance on self-exclusion and setting limits.

Getting in touch

If something on this site looks outdated, if you've spotted an error in a review, or if you just want to ask how a comparison was put together, our Contact Us page is the place to reach us. We update our pages periodically, but if a licensing detail or bonus term has changed on an operator's end before we catch it, we want to know.