Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions explain how richardwhitmire.com works, what you can expect from the content published here, and the rules that apply when you use this site. By browsing this website or clicking through to any operator we cover, you agree to the terms set out below. If you do not agree, please do not continue to use the site.

What this site is and is not

US Poker is an independent review and comparison resource covering online poker sites and apps available to players in the US. We publish rankings, mini reviews, and comparison tables to help readers evaluate operators against factors like game traffic, bonus terms, payment methods, and mobile experience. We do not operate any poker site, we do not accept wagers, and we are not a party to any account, deposit, or bonus you take up with an operator listed here.

Nothing on this site should be read as personal, financial, or legal advice. Decisions about where and whether to play real money poker are entirely yours to make.

Affiliate relationships and how we're paid

richardwhitmire.com earns commission when readers click through to an operator listed on this site and open an account. This is standard for comparison sites and it is how we keep the content free to read. It does not change what we publish: operators cannot pay for a higher position, and our editorial ratings — the scores shown next to Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition, Americas Card Room, and the other sites featured on this page — reflect our own research, not a paid placement.

Where we mention a welcome bonus or promotion, such as the deposit match offers listed for the operators above, we describe the material terms as we understand them at the time of publication — the deposit requirement, wagering or playthrough conditions, and any expiry. Bonus terms change frequently and are set by the operator, not by us, so always confirm the current terms on the operator's own site before you deposit.

How we assess and rank poker sites

Our rankings are built from publicly available and researched information, including licensing status, reported traffic and game variety, rake and rakeback structures, deposit and withdrawal methods, mobile app quality, and the clarity of bonus terms. We do not claim to have deposited funds or played real money hands on every operator we cover; where we describe a feature, it is based on research and verification of published information, not first-hand gameplay testing.

Commission arrangements do not influence how an operator is scored or where it sits in a ranking. If a site's terms, licensing status, or offer change materially after publication, we aim to update the page, which is why each page carries an "updated" date.

Age and eligibility

Online poker for real money is regulated on a state-by-state basis in the US, with no federal framework covering the whole country. Most regulated states set the minimum age at 21, though a small number permit play from 18. It is your responsibility to confirm the legal age and legal status of real money poker in your specific state before signing up with any operator, and to only use sites that are licensed to operate where you live. Nothing on this site is intended for, or should be accessed by, anyone under the applicable legal age in their jurisdiction.

Operators listed here are responsible for their own licensing, KYC verification, and geographic restrictions. Always check an operator's terms to confirm it accepts players from your state before depositing.

Accuracy of information

We take reasonable care to keep reviews, tables, and bonus details accurate and current as of each page's last-updated date, and this page was last fact-checked on Sep 9, 2026. Even so, poker sites change their bonus offers, rake structures, payment methods, and licensing arrangements without notice. We are not responsible for losses or inconvenience arising from information on this site being out of date by the time you visit an operator directly. Always verify current terms, licensing, and availability on the operator's own website before making a deposit.

Responsible gambling

Poker is a game of skill mixed with variance, and no amount of skill removes the risk of losing money. This site does not present poker as a source of income or a way to solve financial problems, and nothing here should be read as encouragement to gamble more than you can afford to lose or to chase losses. If gambling stops being enjoyable, or if you're concerned about your own play or someone else's, free confidential help is available around the clock through 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has further guidance, including how to use state self-exclusion programs, which we fully support and never suggest working around.

Limitation of liability

Use of this site, and any decision to sign up with or deposit at an operator listed here, is at your own risk. US Poker is not liable for any losses, disputes, delayed withdrawals, account closures, or other issues arising from your dealings with a third-party poker operator. Any dispute about deposits, bonuses, gameplay, or withdrawals should be raised directly with the operator in question, and, where applicable, with the regulator that licenses them in your state.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our content, our affiliate relationships, or applicable regulation. The date shown at the top of this page reflects the last update. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.

Questions about these terms

If anything here is unclear, or you've spotted something on the site that needs correcting, get in touch through our Contact Us page. You can also find more about how we research and publish reviews on the About Us page.