Updated November 2026

Tap your state. Get a straight answer.

Is online poker legal there, which sites take your sign-up, and what is the catch.

Licensed poker rooms running (6)Law passed, no room open yet (3)Nothing licensed (41 states and DC)
6states with licensed poker rooms running
3states with a law passed and no room open
11states that have banned sweepstakes poker
ACR REFERRAL CODE, NOVEMBER 2026Sydney100Last verified November 15, 2026. How to use it

Rooms that take US players

Offshore sites. None is licensed by a US state, and playing is at your own risk. Check your state first.

#1

ACR Poker

BEST OVERALL
WELCOME BONUS100% up to $2,000
REFERRAL CODESydney100

Tournament players and regular grinders. Winning Poker Network. Rakeback: 27% flat, or Elite Benefits.

Visit ACR
WELCOME BONUS100% up to $2,000

ACR's tables with a smaller site's promotions. Winning Poker Network. Rakeback: 27% flat, or Elite Benefits.

Visit Black Chip
WELCOME BONUS100% up to $1,000
PROMO CODEPOKER1000

Softer cash games; sports bettors. Chico Poker Network. Rakeback: Races and leaderboards.

Visit BetOnline
WELCOME BONUSUp to $1,500 for poker

Casual players who want anonymous tables. PaiWangLuo. Rakeback: None; anonymous tables.

Visit Ignition
WELCOME BONUS100% up to $500

Players who also bet sports. PaiWangLuo. Rakeback: None; anonymous tables.

Visit Bovada

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