A week later, New Jersey became the third state to legalize online gambling and made plans to issue licenses for online poker and online casino sites. In April 2013, the first-ever legal and regulated online poker site in the US went live in Nevada.

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Chris Moneymaker Becomes an Americas Cardroom Team Pro

Gambling911.com is thrilled to announce that Chris Moneymaker, the first everworld champion after qualifying at an online poker site, has been named the latest Americas Cardoom team pro.

Shamed Midway Poker Tour Owner Dan Bekavac Resurfaces

Disgraced Midway Poker Tour owner, Dan Bekavac, resurfaced this past weekend. He was spotted playing at a live event near Siouz Falls, Iowa.

Mouth Outs Hellmuth for 'Protecting People Who Steal Millions in Poker World'

Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow promises a blockbuster revelation on his Friday night podcast.

The Mouth Warms Up To Biden....Kind of

One of now former US President Donald Trump's most ardent supporters in the poker community, Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow, was quick to bash the incoming President Joe Biden via Twitter, but added he hoped for Biden to enjoy success.

New Hampshire Wins Its Poker Case Versus Justice Department

The New Hampshire Lottery Commission has won its case against the US Justice Department.

Americas Cardroom Introduces New Pros.. Including the Popular Ebony Kenney

Americas Cardroom has introduced a handful of new pros (also known as 'brand ambassadors').

Postle Hit With Two Motions to Strike

Poker pro Mike Postle has been hit with two motions to strike his complaints in California courts, by defendants in his lawsuit alleging defamation and seeking hundreds of millions in damages.

Online Poker Could be Coming to Indiana

Indiana state Senator Jon Ford, a Republican member from Terre Haute, has introduced a bill that would permit the expansion of online gamlbing in the Hoosier State should it pass.

The Mouth Rejects Trump

One of Donald Trump's most loyal supporters in the poker community has apologized to his own followers and now flat out rejects the sitting US President.

$8 Million Venom Gets Underway This Month: $1 Million Top Prize

The $8 Million Venom gets underway on January 22nd. And once again, Americas Cardroom will be featuring four Day 1 flights, a Day 2, a Day 3, and an epic final table.

Huck Seed Inducted Into Poker Hall of Fame, Ferguson Just Three Votes

Huck Seed, an American professional poker player best known for winning the Main Event of the 1996 World Series of Poker, has been inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.

'The Mouth' Hacked!

Poker pro Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow has gone off on Venmo for reportedly allowing thousands of dollars to be hacked from his account. Matusow also claims he has gotten little assistance from mobile payment solutions company that allows money transfer between 'friends'.

CoolBet Has PokerStars Founder Poker Hall of Fame 2020 Favorite

Only one individual is slated to be inducted into the 2020 Poker Hall of Fame, and the folks at CoolBet.com believe that one person just might be none other than Isai Scheinberg.

Billion Dollar Suit Reinstated Against PokerStars

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated an award of more than $1 billion against the world's largest online poker company, PokerStars.

Doyle Brunson Survives 4th Cancer Scare

87-year-old poker pro Doyle Brunson confirmed Friday night he had successfully made it through his surgery for melanoma.

GGPoker Makes Instagram Playboy Dan Bilzerian Its New Ambassador

Upstart online poker room GGPoker made waves Friday after announcing Instagram Playboy Dan Bilzerian as its new pro poke representative.

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Gambling has been a part of mass culture since the 6th century BC. In all that time, there have been a large number of gambling myths that have sprung up.

Poker Power Couple Announces Marriage

Not since Chucky's Bride and the Unabomber (Jennifer Tilly and Phil Laak) has their been a poker super couple the likes of Loni Harwood and Phillip Hui. And now comes word the two have tied the knot.

Can I Play on WSOP for Real Money From My State?

WSOP.com is now advertising heavily on national television. Their website is free to use and, as such, is available everywhere in the US. There are very few states, however, that allow for real money play. There are real money options in states where WSOP is limited.

Michael Jai White Expected Naked Poker at a Dr Dre Party: Got the Opposite

American actor and martial artist Michael Jai White spoke candidly about his relationship with record mogul Dr. Dre.

Mouth Compares GA Elections to Mike Postle Cheating Scandal

Poker pro Mike Postle didn't cheat, according to experts, and neither did those overseeing the Georgia Presidential elections. But don't tell that to Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow, one of the game's most outspoken players.

Cashing Out of Online Poker Rooms - Bitcoin The Fastest Preference

Winning Poker Network, parent company of Gambling911.com partner Americas Cardroom, said it has been forced to buy millions in bitcoin a day to meet the demands of exiting players.

Mini Online Super Series Starts Sunday - $55 Buy-In, $2.5 Million Guaranteed

Mini Online Super Series (MOSS) is actually a big deal with $2.5 million in guaranteed prize pools.

'Mouth' Joins Dating App Thinking It's a Conservative Social Media Service

One of US President Donald Trump's biggest loyalists in the poker community is one Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow. And like many Trump supporters who feel disinfranchised by Facebook and Twitter, Matusow has opted to move over what he believed to be a conservative social media app.

Twitch Apologizes for Deletion of Poker Pro Videos

The online video live streaming service Twitch has apologized for deleting thousands of hours worth of their video content from top poker players.

Historic $5 Million PKO Tournament Concludes

Congratulations to pinguinachica, who won the Venom PKO belt with $477,814.50 in prize money, plus $273,253.16 in bounties.

Midway Poker Tour Owner Still Silent Over Payment Issues

Midway Poker Tour founder Daniel Bekavac remains Missing In Action following a payout debacle involving a Chicago tournament where some $50,000 is still owed to participants.

Day 1A of VenomPKO Was Intense

Day 1A of the highly anticipated VenomPKO is in the books and Americas Cardroom was promising even bigger things for Monday

Poker Pro Sam Grizzle Dies of Stroke

'At least he went out on top,' poker pro Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow commented upon hearing that fellow pro Sam Grizzle died from a “massive stroke and brain aneurysm' Monday afternoon.

Midway Poker Tour Founder Daniel Bekavac in Hiding?

PokerTube.com reported this weekend that Midway Poker Tour founder Daniel Bekavac appears to have gone to ground and nobody has any idea where he is.

If you’re trying to find an online poker site to join, this is the page for you. We’ve compiled a list of the best cardrooms on the Internet, ranked them, and listed them here. These are the websites we recommend when our personal friends or family members ask us where they should play poker games on the Web.

When choosing which cardrooms qualify as the “best online poker sites”, we paid particular attention to safety and trust. How the player interface works, the games available, and the level of competition also played a role in our rankings.

Of course, you shouldn’t just blindly follow recommendations from strangers online, either. Here’s some background about us:

• We have a combined 20+ years’ experience with online gambling.
• All of us play Texas holdem and other poker games.
• We have experience on both sides of the business, as both players and as marketers.

A Quick Online Poker History Lesson and How It Affects U.S. Players

The online poker boom was fun while it lasted, but the legal implications caused significant changes in where you can play from the United States. At one time, Party Poker was the #1 choice in the USA, but they left the market in 2006 to focus on international poker.

PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker, and Ultimate Bet wasted no time trying to fill Party’s shoes. They were all forced to leave the U.S. market, too, in 2011. Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet both shut down completely. PokerStars acquired Full Tilt Poker and renewed their commitment to poker throughout the world, sans the United States.

That’s what the rest of this page covers.

Choosing the Right Online Poker Site

You want to choose an online poker site that’s going to provide you with a great customer experience. How do we define that in terms of Internet poker?

• A great customer experience means being able to play the poker games you want. This includes more than just Texas holdem for many players.
• A great customer experience means being able to deposit and withdraw your funds quickly and easily. The sites we list have been vetted for customer-friendly banking options.
• A great customer experience means being able to enjoy the interface. Clunky, outdated software won’t do.

Even though a lot of poker sites have left the United States market, you’ll still find a bewildering number of choices. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to your options. We’re confident you’ll be satisfied with almost every aspect of the player experience at all the sites we’ve listed.

Top Online Poker Sites by Category

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Different poker players have different needs. If you’re looking for a 5-card stud game, an online cardroom which only offers Texas holdem and Omaha is a bad choice — even if it scores well among all our other criteria. When you’re shopping around, keep in mind what preferences you have.

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In fact, we recommend putting together a list of what you’re looking for from a poker room.

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• Are you just looking for low-stakes Texas holdem games?
• Do you want to play in a lot of freerolls?
• Are you a sit-n-go specialist?
• Do you also want to be able to bet on sports or play casino games some of the time?
• Are you going to be playing primarily from a mobile device?

Here are some of the categories we use when ranking online poker sites: