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.

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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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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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Legalized Sports Betting Comes to Indiana as Governor Signs H 1015

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Indiana will soon have legalized, regulated b&m and online sportsbooks. Governor Holcomb has signed H 1015 into law. Read on to find out about the rules pertaining to this new betting activity, fees and taxes, and more about how sports betting in Indiana will work.

ASA: William Hill Tinder Ad Linked Gambling to Sexual Success

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William Hill published an ad on Tinder that has caught the ire of the Advertising Standards Authority in the United Kingdom. Find out more about this ad, why the ASA believed it to be against the rules, and what we think of this entire fiasco.

Montana's Governor Signs H 725: Legalized Sports Betting on the Way!

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In signing H 725 into law, Montana Governor Steve Bullock has paved the way for legalized betting on sports within his state. However, this won't create a fully fledged sportsbook economy in Montana because only the state lottery will be allowed to accept bets. Read on to learn about this legislation, details of the new sports betting offerings, and more.

Winning Poker Network Debuts Version 2 Software - Blitz Included!

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The Winning Poker Network's beta software is available for download, and it's expected to replace the existing poker client shortly. Read on to learn more about what to expect from this V2 poker client.

New Jersey Fines PokerStars $10,000 for College Sports Snafu

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PokerStars has made a goof in the New Jersey market, resulting in a $10,000 fine. Its licensed sports betting division, BetStars, allowed customers to place wagers on the outcomes of college sports matches involving New Jersey teams: a strict no-no under NJ law. Find out more about what 'Stars did, how it happened, and other details of the case.

Tennessee Legalizes Sports Betting With SB16: Online ONLY!

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Tennessee has jumped on the bandwagon and will soon have legalized sports betting online. Learn more about the law that makes this possible, facets that are unique to the state, and the disagreements that erupted during the debate about TN sports betting.

Poker Clubs in Houston Raided, 9 Arrested - May 1st, 2019

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Two poker rooms in Houston, TX, have been targeted by the police: Post Oak Poker Club and Prime Social Poker Club. Nine people were arrested. Find out more about why this happened, the legal issues surrounding the Houston cardrooms, and possible motivations behind the raids.

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