Online poker is a complex subject. The legality of playing, the online poker sites available to play at, and many other facets of the game are affected by geography. For American players, experts at ProfessionalRakeback.com have researched online poker at a granular level and created these guides for each of the 50 states.

Choose a state below to learn everything you need to know about how and where to play poker online from within your state of residence.

Rakeback Deals

ProfessionalRakeback.com offers a variety of rakeback deals to our readers. Below you will find our top three rakeback deals. However, for more information on what rakeback is, why it might be helpful to you, and for access to our full list of rakeback sites to play on, you need to visit our comprehensive poker Rakeback guide.

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ACR POKER

BONUS:
100% up to $2,000
★★★★
4.3 / 5

RAKEBACK SITE WITH THE MOST GAMES

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27%
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Not only does ACR Poker boast the highest traffic of any US-serving rakeback-offering poker room, but it also has the largest online poker tournaments, including the famous recurring $10 Million VENOM tournament and at least one $250,000 guaranteed tourney each Sunday.

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BLACKCHIP POKER

BONUS:
100% up to $2,000
★★★★
4.2 / 5

RAKEBACK SITE WITH THE HIGHEST TRAFFIC

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WINNING
RAKEBACK
27%
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Black Chip Poker is part of the same Winning Poker Network as ACR Poker, so most of the same advantages and disadvantages of ACR apply to this room too. It's a good idea to sign up for a BCP account if you already have an ACR account that you don't want to use for one reason or another.

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Bitcoin Dealer Crosses U.S. Border, Arrested for Money Laundering

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Prominent Bitcoin trader Jacob Burrell Campos was popular among the American online poker crowd in Rosarito, Mexico. But his crypto days are over, at least temporarily, because he has been detained on charges related to money laundering. Read all about the case here.

 

DDoS Strikes Cripple PokerStars: Largest Offline Poker Site in World?

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PokerStars has recently suffered a series of DDoS hits that have affected its ability to service its customers. Find out about what happened and the unsatisfactory way that the poker room attempted to deal with it.

Global Poker Toying With Bitcoin Cash in Wake of Payment Disasters

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Global Poker has had its share of payment problems in the recent past. Now its manager, Jonas Odman, says that Bitcoin Cash support is on its way. Find out more about this news and how it may impact Global's fortunes going forward.

PA Arrests Video Gambling Kingpin - Offshore Poker Crackdown Next?

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Pennsylvania has arrested Anthony Zenner for running an illegal gambling enterprise involving electronic video terminals. Could this be a foretaste of stronger enforcement actions against unlicensed online poker and casino sites?

Sky Poker's New WTF Anti-Marketing Campaign - Ban YouTube Content!

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Most online poker sites are pleased when video streamers decide to show their games off to the world – but not the geniuses at Sky Poker! Find out what they said to video creator RegiTime Poker and the reasons for their seemingly counterproductive decision.

New Rules By "Racing Australia" Aim to Fight Offshore Gambling

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Racing Australia has announced tough new rules for its members to fight against unlicensed online gambling. Find out all the details and why this group feels that taking this step is necessary.

Chinese Police Crack Down on Bitcoin Online World Cup Betting

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The Chinese police have revealed their first-ever bust of an online Bitcoin wagering site – troubling news indeed for people in the country who enjoy betting over the internet with crypto-currency. Keep reading to find out more about this case and an alternative online bookie for Chinese residents.

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