March 2018 US Poker Payout Report

This monthly report brings you information about offshore poker sites and their cashout speeds. Not only will it help you find the fastest paying poker sites, but most of these sites have other forms of gambling as well. As such, this data will also give you information on sportsbook payouts, casino payouts, racebook payouts, etc. Many online gaming providers today offer same-day payouts, which is quite an improvement from the situation just a couple of years ago.

Our report will be especially helpful to those in "grey markets" such as the United States, Australia, Czechia and other countries. Players in these markets will often have a restricted menu of payment options due to processing hurdles and limitations. Still, the overwhelming majority of these sites provide games to players all over the world; thus, any real money online gamer should find this page useful.

All of our data is sourced from reports by online players who have kindly left a public record of the dates they requested their withdrawals and the dates on which the money was received by them. We've gathered these notes together and averaged them out to come up with our results.

Public forum posts and comment submissions from actual players are indispensable when trying to gauge how well online gambling operators adhere to their stated guidelines for payment processing timeframes. If you would like to help us ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of our payment reports going forward, you may do so in two ways.

Firstly, you may leave a comment below detailing any cashout experiences you've recently had from any online poker, casino, or other gaming sites. If you would prefer to leave your payout data in a public forum for all to see, please check our source documentation at the end of this report for locations where that can easily be done. Whichever option you choose, please follow the suggested format providing all requested data.

February was a normal month for online poker payouts. There were no operators that made drastic improvements in processing speed, but on the other hand, there were none that saw their cashout times get noticeably worse. Bitcoin continues to be the preferred withdrawal method for those in unregulated markets although more and more sites are exploring altcoins, like Litecoin. BTC transaction fees are still very low, just a fraction of what they were several months ago. If the current situation for internet poker, casino, and sports payments continues throughout 2018, we expect to see plenty of happy online gaming customers.

Click on a room logo below to jump directly to the report for that organization. Or just keep reading to view our list of sites from best to worst for the month of February 2018.

Sites sharing this cashier include Ignition Casino, Bovada, and Bodog.

ProfRB.com REPORT SCORE: 9.2 (-0.2 from last month)
Key Stat: Bitcoin payment times within the 2-day processing guidelines.
Key Fact: Ignition is still the #1 US-facing online poker site in terms of player traffic.

The PaiWangLuo Network continues to push Bitcoin heavily on its clients, encouraging them to get on board with the future of money. We've even seen reports that the company is offering customers up to $200 free to switch from checks and bank wires over to crypto-currency. There was a moderate uptick in payout times in the wake of the Super Bowl, which is only to be expected for a business whose sports division accounts for the majority of its betting turnover. We're already seeing the room return to the same-day payouts we've come to expect as it works through the backlog generated by all the action put down on the big game.

The PWL Network remains an operator with honest betting products and no-nonsense payouts. Ignition, Bodog, and Bovada are continuing their fine tradition of rapidly getting money into the hands of their customers

Read our reviews of the PaiWangLuo Network organizations: Ignition Casino (USA + AUS) | Bovada (USA) | Bodog (CAN + LATAM)

Sites sharing this cashier include ACR Poker, BlackChip Poker, True Poker, and Ya Poker.

ProfRB.com REPORT SCORE: 9.2 (EVEN from last month)
Key Stat: WPN withdrawals remain well under stated times for almost all processors.
Key Fact: Trails only Ignition in US-facing player traffic and is 9th worldwide.

The Winning Poker Network is mostly adhering to its stated payment timeframes. Bitcoins are arriving in users' wallets within two days, but those who absolutely must have same-day payouts would probably do well to investigate the dozens of alternate coins that the WPN transacts in because they tend to be a notch faster than BTC. One annoyance at this network is that people seeking crypto-currency cashouts often have to confirm the transaction details via email or live chat before their money is sent. Old-school payout channels, like money transfer and check, are also adhering to the schedules promised by the Winning Network.

We've been watching the WPN for a while now, and we believe this gambling destination to be among the better ones when it comes to constantly adding new cashier functionality to keep its clients happy. The Winning Poker Network is very solid in the area of faithfully paying out winners.

Read our pages on the WPN sites: ACR Poker | BlackChip Poker | True Poker | Ya Poker (non-US)

The sites housed on this network are Sportsbetting.ag, TigerGaming, and BetOnline.

ProfRB.com REPORT SCORE: 9.1 (EVEN from last month)
Key Stat: BetOnline’s ~24 hour Bitcoin turnaround shows strength of withdrawal abilities.
Key Fact: Firmly seated in 3rd in terms of player traffic for US friendly poker sites.

There was a shortage of real-life, player-reported data about the Chico Poker Network in February. This highlights the importance of people posting their experiences publicly so that we can compile accurate data each month. Still, our industry sources confirm that the situation is more or less the same at this network. The three supported crypto options, BTC, LTC, and ETH, can be used to receive funds within a couple of days although more traditional cashout methods do take longer. All three network sites are continuing to serve players in gray markets around the globe who are looking for reliable gambling sites.

The Chico Poker Network sites are great places to go for real money online gaming without any hassles when requesting your money.

Read our poker room reviews for the Chico Network: Sportsbetting.ag | TigerGaming (non-US) | BetOnline

Sites sharing this cashier include Intertops and Juicy Stakes.

ProfRB.com REPORT SCORE: 8.8 (+0.1 from last month)
Key Stat: Intertops provides extra value in the form of rakeback, money-added tournaments, and casino promos.
Key Fact: Intertops has been a trusted name in gaming for over 30 years.

Bitcoin remains the best and fastest avenue for retrieving your money from Intertops although the firm does levy a $20 fee on each withdrawal. More exciting is the fact that this sportsbook has added Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash to its deposit menu. These two altcoins aren't yet listed for withdrawals, but we feel that they will probably be added in a month or two once Intertops observes how well they perform for deposits. Meanwhile, sister site Juicy Stakes remains behind the curve in both BTC and altcoin processing.

Intertops looks very likely to add additional payment processors very soon. This is no less than we would expect from this A-rated sportsbook, casino, and poker entity.

Read our reviews of the Horizon Poker sites: Intertops | Juicy Stakes

Sites sharing this cashier include 5Dimes, Grand Poker, Island Casino, and Sportbet.

ProfRB.com REPORT SCORE: 7.9 (+0.3 from last month)
Key Stat: Opened for business in November of 2014.
Key Fact: Grand Poker is owned by the 5Dimes Group.

The Grand Poker Network was shuttered throughout January, but it reopened for business Feb. 19. We've therefore bumped up its rating this month because a site that's actually in operation is much better than one that's closed. Bettors can now partake in poker again along with the sports, racing, casino, and other gambling diversions that they've come to expect from the 5Dimes family of companies. Cashier details haven't changed during the downtime; you can count on fast payouts like before.

We're pleased by the return of the Grand Poker Network, and we hope that it's now here to stay for good.

Read our Grand Poker Network review for more details.

Nitrogen Sports is a standalone site that includes poker, sports-betting, and casino games.

ProfRB.com REPORT SCORE: 7.5 (EVEN  from last month)
Key Stat: Bitcoin-only online poker site has very fast payouts.
Key Fact: Nitrogen is one of the few sites to offer Bitcoin-only poker to all 50 US states.

No news is good news at Nitrogen Sports Poker. It's renowned within the industry for its Bitcoin same-day payouts, which enable customers to count on getting their digital money in a timely way. The fact that there are no fees for one withdrawal in every two-week period is one of the main reasons why Nitrogen is considered a leading BTC gambling site.

Nitrogen is mainly a sportsbook, but its poker room offers a ton of benefits, like freerolls and free bets for those who put in volume.

Browse through our Nitrogen Sports Poker review to learn more.

SwCPoker is a completely independent Bitcoin poker site that doesn't share its cashier with any other party.

ProfRB.com REPORT SCORE: 7.2 (EVEN from last month)
Key Stat: Offers one of the quickest turnarounds from payout request to receiving.
Key Fact: SWC Poker is one of the originators of using Bitcoin-only denominations in their games.

Same-day payouts are standard at SwCPoker, which uses Bitcoin for all transactions. Player volume numbers are tiny, which is a shame when we consider the low rake, large variety of poker games spread, and fee-free withdrawals that SwC boasts. We encourage all readers to explore the tables at SwC for an excellent poker solution that's somewhat off the beaten path.

SwC is a one-stop destination for many kinds of poker, including No Limit Texas Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, HORSE, Open Face Chinese, and more.

Take a look at our review of SwCPoker for further info.

We rely on the input of hundreds of regular players like you! The public and auditable submissions of recreational and professional players left on forums and in our comments sections is how we compile the most accurate picture of the payouts situation for online poker fans in the United States, Canada, Australia, and many other parts of the world. If you'd like to tell us how quickly (or slowly) you received your recent cashout, then you can do so on any of these public forums:

Bodog/Bovada/Ignition Official Payout Thread on Twoplustwo
Unofficial Chico Network (Sportsbetting, Tiger, BetOnline) Thread on Twoplustwo
Official WPN (ACR Poker, BlackChip, etc.) Payout Thread on Twoplustwo
Official Intertops Poker Support + Promos Thread on Twoplustwo
Juicy Stakes ex-Official Thread on Twoplustwo
5Dimes and Grand Network Thread on Twoplustwo
SwC Poker Thread on Twoplustwo
Carbon Payout Thread on Twoplustwo
Reddit Online Poker Subreddit

When reporting on your withdrawal success (or lack thereof), please include the following information:

• The site
• The amount requested
• The payment method you selected
• The date requested (including time of day if possible)
• The date you received the money (including time of day if possible)

If you don't have an account at any of the above forums or you'd rather not go to the hassle of composing a post, then you can simply leave the data below in our comments section. Or send us a message on social media. Also, if you've found this report enlightening and useful, please share and like it on Facebook and Twitter.

What do I need to do to get a payout from an online gambling site?
In most cases, you'll have to complete identity verification before a real money internet gaming site will send you a payment. This usually involves submitting a copy of a form of identification as well as a recent utility bill or other proof of address. The reason sites request this information is because they must adhere to Know Your Customer and anti-money laundering laws. Once your account is verified, you won't have to go through this hassle again because the company will retain your documents and therefore won't have to request them again.

What can I do to speed up my cashout?
If you're keen on obtaining your money as rapidly as possible, perhaps from a same-day payout casino for U.S. players, then we advise you to complete any identity verification in advance of the time when you intend to submit your withdrawal. Furthermore, we believe that it's best to transact in crypto-currency so that you won't have to wait for the postal service to deliver your check or for the molasses-paced vagaries of bank wires.

How do I start using crypto-currency?
It can be a challenge to get involved in digital currencies because there is a fair amount of work to do to set up your wallet and exchange accounts. Fortunately, we've prepared guides for some of the most popular crypto coins in existence. Check them out here: Bitcoin Gambling Guide | Guide to Ethereum Gaming | Gamble Online With Bitcoin Cash

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