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Online poker in the USA: the rules and the rooms that accept US players

In the US, online poker depends on the state you live in. A few states license their own poker sites; in most others there is no state-licensed site, and many players use international rooms. Here is how it works and which of our partner rooms accept US players.

Poker rooms that accept players from the United States

Ranked by the rakeback you get through RakebackPokerWorld. Each room confirms your location when you sign up.

  1. Everygame Poker

    Biggest deposit bonus

    36% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus 200% on your first deposit
    Sign up See in the comparison

  2. BetOnline Poker

    Tournaments and cash games in dollars

    33% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus 100% up to $1,000
    Sign up See in the comparison

  3. ACR Poker

    Biggest guarantees outside GG and PokerStars

    30% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus 100% up to $2,000
    Sign up See in the comparison

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The United States at a glance

Legal situation
Regulated in a few states (Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia); most states have no state-licensed poker site.
Local currency
US Dollar (USD)
Partner rooms that accept the United States
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How online poker works in the US

Federal law. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA, 2006) restricts how banks and payment companies handle gambling payments. It is aimed at payments and operators, not at individual players.

The states decide. Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia run licensed online poker markets, and some of them share player pools. A few other states have passed laws more recently. Some states, such as Washington, have laws that prohibit online gambling.

International rooms. In states without a licensed poker market, many players use international rooms that accept US players. These rooms are not licensed by any US state, so state consumer protections don’t apply to them.

Which partner rooms accept US players

ACR Poker, BetOnline Poker and Everygame Poker accept US players, each with its own list of excluded states. ACR doesn’t accept Washington, Kentucky, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada or New Jersey; BetOnline doesn’t accept New Jersey. Everygame sets its own rules. Each room checks your location when you sign up.

Deposits and withdrawals

US banks often block card payments to gambling sites, so crypto is the most common way to deposit at international rooms. Bitcoin and USDT are accepted at most of the rooms above. Before you send, check the network in the room’s cashier and start with a small amount. See our guide to Bitcoin poker sites.

Taxes

Gambling winnings are taxable income under federal law, wherever you win them. Keep records of your deposits, withdrawals and results, and talk to a tax professional about your situation.

How it works

  1. Pick a room

    Compare rakeback, bonuses and payment methods in the list above or in the full comparison.

  2. Sign up through our link

    Use the room's button. That link is what registers you under our deal; without it, there's no extra rakeback.

  3. Message us on Telegram

    Send your room nickname to @Guilherme88rpw. From then on, rakeback is paid on each room's schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online poker legal in the US?

It depends on your state. Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia license online poker sites. Most other states have no state-licensed site. Federal law (UIGEA, 2006) targets how gambling payments are processed rather than players, and a few states, such as Washington, prohibit online gambling. Check your state's law before you play.

Which poker sites accept US players?

Among our partner rooms, ACR Poker, BetOnline Poker and Everygame Poker accept US players, and each one excludes some states. The list on this page is updated when that changes, and each room confirms your location when you sign up.

How do US players deposit at international poker rooms?

Most use crypto such as Bitcoin or USDT, because US banks often block card payments to gambling sites. See the poker rooms that accept Bitcoin.

Are poker winnings taxed in the US?

Yes. Under federal law, gambling winnings are taxable income wherever you win them. Keep a record of your results and talk to a tax professional.

Can I get rakeback as a US player?

Yes, at partner rooms that accept your state. Sign up through the buttons on this page and message us on Telegram so we can register your account under our deal.

Sources

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so check the current rules in the United States before you play.

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