Real-money online poker is legal and regulated in a handful of US states, including Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Delaware. Below are the poker sites we recommend, with guides to where you can play, the best apps and current bonuses.
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Where is online poker legal?
Each state that allows online poker licenses its own operators, and some states share player pools so you can play against opponents across state lines. Outside those states, sweepstakes poker sites are an alternative.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online poker legal in the US?
It is legal in a small number of states that license and regulate poker sites. You must be physically located in one of those states to play for real money.
Can I play against players from other states?
In some cases. States that have joined shared-liquidity agreements let licensed sites pool players across state lines.