What Online Poker Sites Accept Bitcoin?

Five years ago, the idea of using Bitcoin to play poker online was just a pipe dream, but it is now a reality at many poker sites. The digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin makes things convenient for both players and poker rooms alike because it enables speedy transactions with relative anonymity and low fees. This is especially useful for American poker fans because they otherwise would have to wait a long time for payouts to arrive and sometimes have to pay substantial surcharges. We've compiled a short and sweet list of the top poker sites accepting bitcoin that serve U.S. Players:

1. Ignition Poker
2. BetOnline/Sportsbetting.ag
3. Intertops
4. Americas Cardroom/BlackChip Poker/True Poker
5. Grand Poker
6. PokerHost
7. SwCPoker
8. Nitrogen Poker

1. Ignition Poker

Withdrawals – min: $20 | max: $9,500 | speed: 1 day
Deposits – min: $20 | max: $5,000

Ignition poker is the largest site in the U.S. market for cash games, and its popularity will probably grow even further now that it supports Bitcoin.

2. BetOnline/Sportsbetting.ag

Withdrawals – min: $20 | max: $5,000 | speed: 2 days
Deposits – min: $20 | max: $25,000

These sites on the Chico Poker Network are heavy supporters of digital currencies as evidenced by their recent decision to transact in Litecoin in addition to Bitcoin.

3. Intertops

Withdrawals – min: $100 | max: $2,500 | speed: 2 days
Deposits – min: $10 | max: $1,000

The limits at Intertops are a tad bit restrictive, but they should be fine for most players looking to just play a few tables now and again.

4. Americas Cardroom/BlackChip Poker/True Poker

Withdrawals – min: $25 | max: $10,000 | speed: 3 days
Deposits – min: $10 | max: $25,000

All three of these sites are on the Winning Poker Network, which is THE place to go for tournament action if you’re in the United States.

5. Grand Poker

Withdrawals – min: $50 | max: $10,000 | speed: 1 day
Deposits – min: $25 | max: $10,000

Grand Poker is among the newer poker networks in existence, but it can handle large deposits and payouts because of its association with the large 5Dimes sportsbook. If you chose to deposit only in BTC at this room, the $10,000 withdrawal maximum will be lifted for you.

6. PokerHost

Withdrawals – min: $1 | max: $40,000 | speed: 1 day
Deposits – min: $1 | max: Unlimited

PokerHost is on the Winning Poker Network, but it uses a separate cashier than ACR/BCP/True do. The range of valid Bitcoin amounts is a bit wider than at the other WPN skins, so this might be the better solution for some.

7. SwCPoker

Withdrawals – min: 0.02 BTC | max: Not Stated | speed: less than 12 hours
Deposits – min: 0.00001 BTC | max: Not Stated

SwCPoker is the latest evolution of the old Seals with Clubs, which first introduced Bitcoin to the poker ecosystem. Unlike the previous sites on our list, this one banks exclusively in BTC, and all tables are denominated in milli-BTC (one SwC chip is equal to 0.001 bitcoin).

8. Nitrogen Poker

Withdrawals – min: 0.001 BTC | max: None | speed: less than 12 hours
Deposits – min: None | max: None

Nitrogen Sports is probably the most well-known Bitcoin sportsbook around, and they added poker to their portfolio in 2014. Each chip is equal to 1/1000 of a bitcoin, and BTC is the only valid currency accepted.

If you have yet to begin your Bitcoin gambling adventures, then don’t worry – we’ll show you how to get started. Consult our thorough Bitcoin guide to learn how to purchase coins, send them to wallets, and make your deposits at online poker rooms, casinos, and really any other merchant that accepts this form of payment.