Is it legal to play poker online in the US?

Yes, online poker in the United States is already legal. You can play at a state-licensed poker room in four states right now. Nevertheless, you can still play from any state in the United States.

Are there any legit online poker sites?

Yes. Legitimate websites exist. They are licensed by national regulators and sometimes - offshore authorities. Most people agree that online poker sites that hold a national or state license are those to be considered legitimate. However, offshore brands have also proven themselves as legit sites over time.

What is the best online poker site for beginners?

Each poker site has something specific to it. A new player needs a variety of things to make an online poker room work. And so, most beginners look for flexible buy-ins, generous low-stake tournaments, great welcome, and first deposit bonuses.

Is PokerStars the best poker site?

PokerStars has a reputation as the world's largest poker room and it is often cited as the top destination to enjoy poker. Most people tend to agree that the site offers some of the best poker options while others like it, but still prefer to play elsewhere. Some players even choose to stick with offshore brands.

Poker Gambling News

Arizona State Poker Championship Returns on July 8

The Arizona State Poker Championship launches on July 8 and will run through July 12
The famous poker tournament skipped the last two years due to the pandemic
The event will take place at Arizona's largest poker room, The Arena Poker Room

Ex-PokerStars Executive Buys Poker.org and Launches Media

PokerStars former exec Erik Hollreiser launches a new media
The executive also buys Poker.org in a bid to create a global poker portal
Hollreiser brings in like-minded and fearless poker specialists to help him build the project

PokerStars Obtains Poker License to Launch in Ontario

PokerStars receives gaming license in Ontario
The company is receiving its third, poker license
A new poker tournament to celebrate has been announced

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By Erik Gibbs

GamblingNews Talks Regulation with GeoComply SVP Operations, Gaming Chad Kornett (Podcast #19)

GamblingNews and GeoComply’s Senior Vice President Operations, Gaming Chad Kornett, explore how the company is making sure gaming operators function within the limits established by regulators. Compliance with regulations ranks at the top of the list of priorities for gaming regulators. This is true in any jurisdiction, particularly in the US. The structure of the […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Connective Games CEO Serge Mukhanov: “We Bring Our Offer to a Global Audience and Add Innovation to the Industry”

Connective Games is a respected name in the online poker industry with more than 15 years of experience in building localized poker products and powering some of the biggest brands in the market. The company operates in more than 12 countries and has developed 500+ gaming solutions to cater to all tastes and player preferences. […]

By Erik Gibbs

GamblingNews Discusses iGaming and Sports Betting with 888 Holdings’ SVP Yaniv Sherman (Podcast #7)

The GamblingNews podcasts continue to provide valuable insight into what’s going on in the gaming world, and one of the most recent guests is an original pioneer in the space. 888 Holdings took time out from its negotiations with Sports Illustrated and Caesars Entertainment so its senior VP and Head of US, Yaniv Sherman, could […]

By Erik Gibbs

GamblingNews Discusses iGaming Cybersecurity with Hedgehog Security (Podcast #5)

The GamblingNews podcasts are delivering a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of the gambling industry and one aspect that can never be overlooked is security. We invited Peter Bassill, the founder and CEO of Hedgehog Security, to sit down with us to discuss how the company is helping gaming operators around the world ensure […]

By Stoyan Todorov

ESA Gaming Maria Malfasi: “We’re Proud of the Innovation and Creativity We Bring to the Table”

ESA Gaming has had a busy year so far in 2021. Hot on the heels of a new partnership with iSoftBet, the company’s sizable footprint is growing. As one of the premier developers of iGaming products, ESA has sought market entries in multiple jurisdictions around the world, from Europe to Latin America and it has […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Crucial Compliance COO Andy Masters: “We Understand How to Interlace Responsible Gambling with What Customers Need”

In a world of quickly growing regulatory challenges, having the right experts to depend on is essential to make your business succeed. Crucial Compliance is one of those partners that any sustainable and trusted gaming and betting business should seek out when trying to establish an offer that appeals to customers but also toes an […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Xace: “We Set Out to Win the Battle for This Industry”

Xace is a specialist provider of payment accounts to the gaming industry, enabling many underserved businesses and consumers to access products not available from high street banks. Xace accounts have been developed with iGaming, Esports and affiliate businesses in mind, backed by extensive compliance expertise specifically in gaming. By removing barriers for those requiring accounts, […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Keith Scott Whyte: “Efforts to Prevent Problem Gambling in College Students Should Be on Par with Efforts to Prevent Match-Fixing”

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has recently published its Recommendations on Partnerships Between Higher Education Academic Institutions and Sports Betting Operators. As the name suggests, the NCPG is looking into the issues of problem gambling in young adults who, the report argues, are more susceptible to the pernicious effects of gambling. Therefore, institutions […]

By Mike Johnson

Poker Powher Managing Director Erin Lydon: “Those Are Life Skills that Apply to Every Table”

Poker Powher is an organization that has a simple goal: teach one million women “confidence, strategy, and decision-making through the game of poker.” It is a good plan and a particularly auspicious one at a time when more poker platforms are reaching out to their female audiences and looking to introduce more women to the […]

By Mike Johnson

AGR Rev Tim Costello on the Role of Cashless Cards in Tackling Gambling Addiction and Money Laundering

New South Wales and Australia have the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. A proposed gaming card could help minimize the impact of harmful gambling as well as bite deeply in illicit receipts that have been generated at poker machines all across the country. The card would ask players to register and charge […]

By Mike Johnson

Maxima Compliance COO Francesco Bianchi: The Secret to Certified Success

Taking a more integrated approach to certification and compliance is the only way to compete in a global and regulated iGaming industry, says Maxima Compliance COO Francesco Bianchi in an exclusive column for GamblingNews.com The spread of Europe’s ‘dot country’ regulatory model has been the single biggest change to online gaming over the past few […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Intelitics: “Our Goal is to Offer Operators a Platform that Will Allow Them to Acquire, Optimize and Scale all Traffic Types”

Intelitics is on a simple mission – bring big data to iGaming so as to allow companies to scale user acquisition intelligently. It’s not rare that we see companies set out on ambitious paths only to come short of the desired results. Intelitics, though, believes a solution is never too far at hand. The company […]

Arizona State Poker Championship Returns on July 8

Ex-PokerStars Executive Buys Poker.org and Launches Media

PokerStars Obtains Poker License to Launch in Ontario

GamblingNews Talks Regulation with GeoComply SVP Operations, Gaming Chad Kornett (Podcast #19)

Connective Games CEO Serge Mukhanov: “We Bring Our Offer to a Global Audience and Add Innovation to the Industry”

GamblingNews Discusses iGaming and Sports Betting with 888 Holdings’ SVP Yaniv Sherman (Podcast #7)

GamblingNews Discusses iGaming Cybersecurity with Hedgehog Security (Podcast #5)

ESA Gaming Maria Malfasi: “We’re Proud of the Innovation and Creativity We Bring to the Table”

Crucial Compliance COO Andy Masters: “We Understand How to Interlace Responsible Gambling with What Customers Need”

Xace: “We Set Out to Win the Battle for This Industry”

Keith Scott Whyte: “Efforts to Prevent Problem Gambling in College Students Should Be on Par with Efforts to Prevent Match-Fixing”

Poker Powher Managing Director Erin Lydon: “Those Are Life Skills that Apply to Every Table”

AGR Rev Tim Costello on the Role of Cashless Cards in Tackling Gambling Addiction and Money Laundering

Maxima Compliance COO Francesco Bianchi: The Secret to Certified Success

Intelitics: “Our Goal is to Offer Operators a Platform that Will Allow Them to Acquire, Optimize and Scale all Traffic Types”

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Ludwig Ahgren Said He Isn’t That Fond of Gambling

NZ Poker Player-Turned Drug Dealer Arrested, Authorities Seize His Assets

Ignition Casino Brings Landon Tice as New Ambassador

888poker Seizes $300K from Bots and Reimburses Players

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Michigan Poker Officially Joins Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement

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