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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Australia’s PM Scott Morrison a Threat to Online Gambling?

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Scott Morrison won the May 2019 Australian federal elections, extending his time as prime minister. But what does this mean for online poker and gambling in the country? We take a look at his previous actions and statements to try to forecast whether his election is good or bad news for Aussie poker fans.

Pot Limit Omaha Poker From Square One Part II: Starting Hands

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If you're interested in learning how to play Pot Limit Omaha Poker, then our eight-parter strategy guide was written for you! Pot Limit Omaha Poker From Square One consists of in-depth, actionable information and guidance so that you can learn how to win at PLO.

In Part II, we go over hand selection and what to look for in your four starting hole cards. We'll show you how to identify premium hands, what cards are trash and can be folded almost always, and how to decide whether or not to play marginal holdings that could go either way.

DoJ Loses WIRE ACT Case: Law Covers Only Sports Betting

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A federal court has ruled in favor of the New Hampshire Lottery that the Wire Act only affects interstate sports betting and does not have anything to do with lotteries, casino gaming, or poker. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows for supporters of USA internet gaming. Read on to learn more about this decision, the reasoning employed to arrive at it, and possible clouds on the horizon.

Kenyan Judge Stays Gambling Ad Restrictions After Musician's Petition

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Kenya's leaders have decided that it's not good for famous people to work with gambling brands, and so they have banned these types of deals. But a local musician has objected to this plan, and the courts seem to be taking him seriously. Read on for more about this story.

Iowa's Governor Signs Sports Betting Legalization Bill: SF 617

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Iowa has become the latest state to legalize sports betting with SF 617. Find out more about how IA sports betting will work, the rules surrounding it, and the debate about gambling expansion in the state.

Pot Limit Omaha Poker From Square One - Part I: PLO Fundamentals

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We here at ProfessionalRakeback.com are happy to present to you our newest educational poker series,  Pot Limit Omaha Poker From Square One!

This exhaustive series is planned to be an eight part adventure with the goal of teaching you how to play, and win, at the game of online Pot Limit Omaha. Chapter One of our new series is a whopping 3400 words to set the fundamental stages of your learning. We would love to hear any comments you have after reading and we hope you enjoy!

Government Seizes $4.8MM+ From Oregon Poker Pro for Online Piracy

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More than $4 million in cash, crypto-currency, and real estate has been seized from a professional poker player in Oregon by the government. Find out what he allegedly did wrong, the court proceedings against him, and what we think of the matter.

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