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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COIN POKER

BONUS:
150% up to $2,000
★★★★
4.3 / 5

RAKEBACK SITE WITH THE FASTEST PLAYER GROWTH

NETWORK
INDEPENDENT
RAKEBACK
33%
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Coin Poker is the largest pure crypto-currency online poker site on the internet. CP is also the fastest-growing rakeback site with steadily increasing player traffic, growing tournament guarantees, and a smooth poker client interface.

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EVERYGAME

BONUS:
200% up to $1,000
★★★★
4.2 / 5

RAKEBACK SITE WITH THE HIGHEST REWARDS

NETWORK
HORIZON
RAKEBACK
36%
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Everygame pays players their rakeback rewards daily, and it utilizes the grinder-friendly dealt rakeback methodology. Attached casinos and sportsbook make for a great all-in-one gambling home although admittedly the EveryGame poker room's action is mostly found at micro-, small-, and mid-stakes tables. High-stakes games rarely run.

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ACR POKER

BONUS:
100% up to $2,000
★★★★
4.1 / 5

RAKEBACK SITE WITH THE MOST GAMES

NETWORK
WINNING
RAKEBACK
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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Chico Poker Network No Longer Accepting Australians

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Bad news for Aussie online poker players! The Chico Poker Network (Sportsbetting.ag, TigerGaming, BetOnline) has decided to stop serving Australians. Keep reading to find out more about this sad development and where you can still play.

PokerScout Sold, Now Has New Look and Feel

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You may have noticed some changes at online poker player traffic tracking site PokerScout.com. We go over what these changes are and the reasons for the new direction the site seems to be taking.

Uruguay Blocking Offshore Gambling Websites

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Uruguay is getting serious about the enforcement of its anti-online gambling laws. It is now blocking its citizens from accessing 21 gambling websites. Find out more about this unwelcome situation by reading our report.

PokerStars TV Ad Pulled by Advertising Watchdog

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A PokerStars TV advertisement was recently found to break the guidelines developed by the Advertising Standards Agency in the United Kingdom. Find out more about the ad and why it was judged likely to promote reckless gambling behaviour.

U.S. Court Deems Social Casino Illegal Gambling

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A recent U.S. circuit court decision against Big Fish Casino regarding its operations in Washington State could have a negative impact on the revenues and profits of this social casino. It could also spell trouble for other online gambling enterprises that sell virtual chips.

Australia Tightens up Rules on Gambling Advertising

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority has just put into effect rules restricting advertising for gambling services during live sports broadcasts. Find out the details of the new regulations and what they mean for Australian broadcasters and gambling companies.

ACR Poker Loses $2.6M+ on Flagship MTTs

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Americas Cardroom and the rest of the Winning Poker Network had to pay out more than $2.6 million in overlays for the Million Dollar Sundays during January, February, March, and April 2018. Find out more about these events and the network's future plans for them.

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