About Us

US Poker was built for one reason: choosing where to play real money poker online in the US shouldn't mean wading through outdated licensing claims, inflated bonus figures, or marketing copy dressed up as reviews. This page explains who we are, how we put our rankings together, and what you should know about how we're funded.

What we do

We research and compare online poker sites and apps available to US players, looking at the things that actually change your experience at the tables: how the site is licensed, the size and depth of the player pool, cash game and tournament traffic, rake structures and rakeback, mobile and desktop software quality, and how deposits and withdrawals actually work in practice. We're not affiliated with any of the operators listed on this site, and we don't run poker rooms ourselves.

How commercial relationships work here

US Poker may earn a commission when readers sign up with a poker site through a link on this page. That's how independent comparison sites like ours stay running without charging readers. Commission never decides where an operator sits in our rankings — a site paying us nothing could outrank one that doesn't, and vice versa, based purely on how it performs against our criteria.

How we assess poker sites

Our rankings are built from publicly available information and our own research into each operator, not from claims the operators make about themselves. We look at factors including:

• Licensing and regulatory standing in the states where a site operates, since online poker in the US is regulated state by state rather than at a federal level
• Game variety across cash games, multi-table tournaments, Sit & Gos, and fast-fold formats such as Zoom or Snap poker, plus support for No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, and mixed games where offered
• Traffic and liquidity at common stake levels, and how that affects game selection and how soft or tough the games tend to be
• Welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions, always read against their playthrough requirements, time limits, and eligibility conditions rather than just the headline number
• Deposit and withdrawal methods available to US players, along with typical processing times
• Software stability, mobile app quality on iOS and Android, and support for tools players commonly rely on
• Customer support responsiveness and account verification (KYC) processes

We score each site against these factors and rank accordingly. No operator can buy a higher position, and we update our assessments as sites change their terms, bonuses, or availability.

Accuracy and updates

Bonus terms, licensing status, and payment options at poker sites change without much notice. We work to keep our information current as of our last fact-check, but we'd always encourage you to confirm current terms, wagering requirements, and eligibility directly with an operator before you deposit — details can shift between our review date and the moment you sign up. If you spot something on this site that looks out of date, we want to know.

Eligibility, age, and where this applies

Online poker in the US is regulated on a state-by-state basis; there is no single federal framework, so availability and licensing vary depending on where you live. Most states that regulate online poker set the minimum age at 21, though a small number allow 18. Nothing on thebiographypen.com is intended for, or should be accessed by, anyone under the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction. It's your responsibility to check that real money poker is legal where you live before creating an account with any operator.

Playing responsibly

Poker is a game of skill, but skill doesn't remove the risk of losing money, and no site or strategy guarantees a profit. We don't present poker as a source of income, and nothing on this site should be read that way. If gambling stops being fun, starts to feel like a way to solve money problems, or you find yourself chasing losses, help is available — including the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. You can also read more on our Responsible Gambling page, which covers self-exclusion options and state-specific resources.

Questions, corrections, or feedback

If you've noticed an error, want to flag a change at one of the operators we cover, or just want to get in touch, you can reach us through our Contact Us page. For the legal terms governing use of this site, see our Terms and Conditions.