About Us

Poker Sites exists to help US poker players cut through a crowded, fast-changing market and find a room that actually fits how they play — whether that's a recreational player hunting soft games and a fair welcome offer, a grinder chasing traffic and rakeback, or a bonus-hunter looking for a crypto-friendly site to move funds quickly. This page explains who we are, how we build our rankings, and where our money comes from.

What We Do

We are an independent review and comparison site. We don't operate a poker room, hold player funds, or process wagers. Instead, we research publicly available information on licensing, game formats, deposit and withdrawal options, bonus terms, and player traffic, then compare that against what different types of players actually need. Given this page's focus, we pay particular attention to sites that support crypto deposits and Bitcoin-style payouts, since that's an area where terms, speed and availability vary a lot between operators.

How We Approach a Crowded Market

Online poker in the US is regulated at the state level — there's no single federal framework — and offshore or crypto-friendly sites operate outside that structure entirely. That split matters. A site licensed and regulated in a specific state carries different consumer protections than one operating under an offshore or crypto gaming licence. We try to be clear about that distinction rather than blur it, because it directly affects what recourse a player has if something goes wrong.

When we compare rooms like Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition, Americas Card Room and others in our rankings, we look at the same core set of factors for each one:

• Traffic and liquidity — how much action is available at the stakes and formats a player actually wants, including cash games, MTTs, Sit & Gos and fast-fold formats
• Game variety — No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, mixed games and lottery-style Spin formats, and how deep that variety runs outside peak hours
• Deposit and withdrawal methods — including crypto options, e-wallets, cards and ACH where applicable, plus typical cash-out speed
• Bonus and rakeback structure — the size of a welcome offer set against its playthrough requirements, time limits and any excluded games
• Software and mobile experience — client stability, HUD/tracking policy, and how usable the iOS and Android apps are
• Licensing and player fund handling — what's disclosed about segregation of player funds and which jurisdiction oversees the operator

No single factor decides a ranking. A site with huge traffic but a harsh rake structure and poor payout speed won't outrank a smaller, better-run room just because of volume — and vice versa.

How We Score and Rank

Every room on our list is assessed against the same criteria above, and the editorial rating you see reflects that combined assessment, not a single headline number like the welcome bonus. Commission arrangements with any operator never buy a higher position — a lower-ranked site on this page can, and sometimes does, pay us the same as one ranked above it. We update our research periodically as bonus terms, payment options and licensing details change, since this is a market where terms shift more often than in traditional casino gaming.

We do not test rooms by depositing and playing with real money ourselves. Our reviews are built from publicly available terms, published traffic and format information, and direct comparison across operators — we say so plainly rather than imply first-hand play we haven't done.

Why Bonus Terms Get Extra Scrutiny

A welcome offer like a deposit match or bonus percentage only tells part of the story. The playthrough requirement, the time limit to clear it, and which formats count toward clearing all affect what that bonus is actually worth. Where we reference an operator's offer — for example Ignition's poker and casino combo bonus or Americas Card Room's deposit match — we try to flag that the advertised figure comes with conditions attached, and we'd encourage any reader to check the operator's current terms directly before depositing, since promotions change.

Our Commercial Relationships

Poker Sites earns revenue through affiliate partnerships with some of the poker sites we cover. If you click through from this site and sign up with an operator, we may receive a commission. This arrangement does not influence how a site is scored or where it appears in our rankings. We'd rather lose a partnership than mislead a reader about a room's game selection, payout reliability or licensing status.

Playing Responsibly

Poker is a game of skill mixed with variance, and no amount of skill removes the risk of losing money. We do not present real money poker, crypto poker or any format covered on this site as a way to earn income or solve financial difficulty. Online poker is legal to varying degrees depending on the state, and most regulated states set the minimum gambling age at 21, though a small number allow 18 — always check your own state's rules and never play if you're under the applicable age.

If gambling stops being enjoyable or starts to feel out of control, free and confidential help is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. We also maintain a dedicated Responsible Gambling page with further resources and guidance on setting limits.

Get in Touch

If you spot something out of date, want to ask about our review process, or think we've missed relevant information about a room's licensing or terms, our Contact Us page is the place to reach us. You can also review our full Terms and Conditions for how this site operates.