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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PartyPoker USA: How to play at PartyPoker in America

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PartyPoker,  formerly the largest US online poker site, is accessible by only a handful of Americans. Learn if you are one of the lucky few able to play for real money.

New Hearthstone Rise of Shadows Expansion Announced for April 9

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The first Hearthstone expansion of 2019 is going to be released April 9. Called Rise of Shadows, it will be centered around the League of E.V.I.L. Find out more about it and some advance information on new gameplay mechanics and cards.

Chico Poker Network Debuts Two Windfall Variants: Jackpots and Flips

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The Chico Poker Network has built upon the success of its Windfall lottery-style games by adding two new variations on the formula to its poker platform. But are the new Flips and Jackpots anything to get excited about? Read and find out!

New Bodog India Platform Released March 13

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Bodog India has launched a new gambling platform. Unlike the old site, the new one has poker in addition to casino games and sports betting. Read on to learn more about this gaming operator and the advantages of signing up for an account.

Pennsylvania's SugarHouse Casino Fined $32.5K for Doug Polk Flip

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The SugarHouse Casino in Pennsylvania just got “Polked” to the tune of $32,500. Find out what went down with Doug Polk while he was playing poker here and why state regulators were unhappy about it.

Blizzard Hosting $250K Hearthstone Masters Tour: Las Vegas Event

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There's a new Hearthstone Masters Tour on the way, and the first stop will be held in Las Vegas with a prize pool of $250,000. Read on to learn more about this event and other changes in store for this online collectible card game.

Virginia Passes SB1126 Legislation Authorizing up to 5 Casinos

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One more state is poised to join the ranks of those with casino gambling. A recently passed bill will see up to five brick-and-mortar gambling centers open within the state. Read on to find out more.

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