Where can US players play? - First post updated Jan '23

Where can US players play? - First post updated Jan '23

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First off are your current legal options. Several poker sites have blocked players from certain states from playing in their rooms. Listed after each state are the sites that they are allowed to play on. For example, I'm from New York so my options are Chico, WPN, and maybe Merge, subject to certain zip code restrictions. If your state is not listed, then all networks are available to you.

Restricted states; you can play on:

USD
DC: Ignition + Chico + Grand + Horizon
Delaware: Chico + Grand + Horizon
Kentucky: Ignition + Chico + Grand + WPN
Louisiana: Ignition + Chico + Grand + WPN
Maryland: Chico + Grand
Missouri: Ignition + Chico + Grand + WPN
Nevada: Chico + Grand + Horizon
New Jersey: Chico + Grand
New York: Chico + Grand + Merge + WPN (Merge subject to Zip Code restrictions)
Utah: Ignition + Chico + Grand + Horizon + WPN
Washington: Ignition + Chico + Grand

Bitcoin
All US Residents can play for bitcoins on:
Seals With Clubs
[Also various other Bitcoin Only sites, including some WPN skins]

Next is general information about the different poker networks. Restricted States are the states these networks do not allow players from, or at the least from certain areas. There are links that will bring you to their respective threads/sections here on 2+2. Clicking on their respective cashout threads and scrolling through the last few pages will give you a good idea of how long cashouts are taking.

**Ignition (US-facing skin of PWL Network; formerly Bovada on Bodog Network)
Restricted States: DE, MD, NJ, NV
Network Discussion
Cashouts
- No rakeback
- Anonymous tables - player names are hidden which renders notes/trackers useless post session

by Glasgow Rangers k

Bovada may feel hit of exiting US markets more for igaming than wagering

Massachusetts recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada, the offshore betting megasite, joining Kansas, Pennsylvania and Louisiana as recent additions to its list of restricted markets.

**Chico
Restricted States: None
BetOnline Discussion

**Grand Poker
Restricted States: None
Cashouts
- Bitcoin is accepted

**Merge
Restricted States: DC, DE, KY, LA, MD, MO, NJ, NV, NY, UT, WA (Carbon Poker restricts certain NY zipcodes; PlayersOnly accepts ALL NY residents)
Network Discussion
Merge Cashouts
No rakeback

**Horizon
Restricted States: KY, LA, MD, MO, NY, NJ, WA
Intertops Official Support Thread
Juicy Stakes Cashouts
- Choice between 36% (dealt) rakeback vs. (dealt) VIP system

**Winning Poker Network
Restricted States: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NV, WA
WPN Official Support Forum
America's Cardroom Official Support Thre...
Black Chip Poker Official Support Thread
True Poker Official Support Thread
Cashouts
- Choice between 27% (contributed) rakeback vs (dealt) VIP system
- Some skins use Bitcoin

**SWCPoker
Restricted States: None
Discussion
- Only Bitcoin deposits, cashouts and balances

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by MCAChiTown k

Regulated sites, according to PokerScout:

Everywhere (except WA from Aug 1 2019)
1 Global Poker

New Jersey
1 PokerStars
2 Party Borgata
3 WSOP/888
4 PalaPoker

Nevada and Delaware(shared pool)
1 WSOP

PA
1 Pokerstars

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Before you sign up and deposit, download the client from the site you are interested in playing in to get a feel of it. Doing so will let you see the amount of games they have running, what stakes, etc. And last but not least, you may want to sign up through an affiliate so that you can receive rakeback, as well as participate in freerolls, rake races and other promotions exclusive to your affiliate. To request offers from 2+2 Advertising Partners, click here.

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Other networks

**Lock Poker (closed)
Cashout Issues

**Poker Pros Network (closed)
PPN Thread

**Equity (closed)
Network Discussion

E&OE

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coinpoker has the softest games imo and just increased their deposit bonus to $2000. Open to USA


I am looking for a place to play deepstacked HUNL. I am in Michigan. All the sites I have tried have no cash HUNL and all their SNGs are 50 bb at most for maybe 3 mins then 25bb and under after that. Does real poker still exist online? Or is it dead and gone for good?


I am just curious about what sites are best to play MTT on, I have access to ACR currently, and I also wanted to know if I can play on WSOP or PS with a VPN since it's not allowed where I live.

Thank you

Can you play on Pokerstars, GG, or any other restricted site with a VPN? Or are they able to block VPN traffic like some of the sports betting sites?


by jspill k

coinpoker has the softest games imo and just increased their deposit bonus to $2000. Open to USA

coinpoker games look good but I worry about collusion and botting. Any thoughts?


Hi question for anyone as a US player I can play on GG using a VPN that I understand. but can someone explain how you get verified and cashout as a US player with a US address? Is that possible ?


by Kiingston k

I am just curious about what sites are best to play MTT on, I have access to ACR currently, and I also wanted to know if I can play on WSOP or PS with a VPN since it's not allowed where I live.

Thank you

Can you play on Pokerstars, GG, or any other restricted site with a VPN? Or are they able to block VPN traffic like some of the sports betting sites?

Are you in the USA? If so, I would take a look at Ignition, as they have big MTT traffic. BetOnline is also an option. Coinpoker and SWCpoker are smaller but have some traffic. Some of the apps (Pokerbros, etc) also have a lot of MTTs.

I would not attempt to VPN onto a site that does not allow players from your country.


by JOELPOKERGOD k

Hi question for anyone as a US player I can play on GG using a VPN that I understand. but can someone explain how you get verified and cashout as a US player with a US address? Is that possible ?

GGpoker does not allow players from the USA. I would not recommend trying to VPN onto the site.

If a person were to VPN onto the site, I imagine they would be using fake, non-USA info on their profile. And they would have to have some way of getting $ on and off the site that did not involve the regular cashier.

FWIW I think there are plenty of good spots already available for USA players (both centralized sites and apps) and there isn't a compelling reason to get onto GG, not to mention the big risk you'd be taking.


by gadget k

coinpoker games look good but I worry about collusion and botting. Any thoughts?

It's something to keep an eye on these days, no matter what site you play on. I haven't heard anything specific about Coinpoker one way or the other. In general I would recommend to anyone that they don't keep their whole roll on one site, don't put your site roll all into one stake or table, etc. Not sure if I'm explaining myself well, but basically don't put all your eggs in one basket, and if you feel like something is suspicious or shady, stand up from the table immediately. If you have a couple weird interactions on one site/app, stop playing there. etc.


by TheTheif03 k

I am looking for a place to play deepstacked HUNL. I am in Michigan. All the sites I have tried have no cash HUNL and all their SNGs are 50 bb at most for maybe 3 mins then 25bb and under after that. Does real poker still exist online? Or is it dead and gone for good?

i would guess there's not much action on the michigan-only sites

i don't think the centralized sites have hu tables...you could always sit hu at 6m tables and get some action that way, or maybe play hu sngs. i think you're allowed to play on ignition, acr poker, betonline, etc...have you tried those?

the apps - like pokerbros, clubgg, etc - should also be available to you.


Looking for Limit 08 or Big O tournaments. It's been over a year since I have seen one on ACR. Have you seen other sites offering these? Just limit. Not looking for pot limit or no limit.

Thank you.


by PokerBean k

Looking for Limit 08 or Big O tournaments. It's been over a year since I have seen one on ACR. Have you seen other sites offering these? Just limit. Not looking for pot limit or no limit.

Thank you.

There is a $11 Limit 08 tourney on Ignition that starts at 20:05 tomorrow 7/10. It appears to be nightly, but didn't fire tonight. It had 5 entries in it before it cancelled. It fires with 6 players.


by blobbloblob k

There is a $11 Limit 08 tourney on Ignition that starts at 20:05 tomorrow 7/10. It appears to be nightly, but didn't fire tonight. It had 5 entries in it before it cancelled. It fires with 6 players.

Thanks!


Ive been on GG for years from merica. There's a lot of misinformation that goes around this topic. You need an agent to get you on without troubles (account verification...etc...) Also avoiding bracelet and live events will make your time easier.


by JOELPOKERGOD k

Hi question for anyone as a US player I can play on GG using a VPN that I understand. but can someone explain how you get verified and cashout as a US player with a US address? Is that possible ?

It´s not possible + You might lose your roll/get ban if you try


How does one go about finding a trustworthy Union/Club to join on ClubGG? I'm looking for one that has decent MTTs.


by Arkaitz k

It´s not possible + You might lose your roll/get ban if you try

false


by PokerGuide12 k

false

Is it really false tho ? I mean aren't you taking big risk by breaking TOS ?


by Ifeeltheflo k

Is it really false tho ? I mean aren't you taking big risk by breaking TOS ?

yes of course. the site can freeroll you by letting you grind away paying rake in the basically-unbeatable cash games, and if you were to win big or bink a tournament (which is the juicy part of the site/network), then perhaps your account gets coincidentally frozen and investigated.

do some agents have an inside connection and some kind of "agreement" with management? sure, i don't doubt it. but when push comes to shove, it's pretty uncommon for an agent to be able to protect their player when the site wants the player's money. gg has already proven many times that they are willing to play hardball and don't really care about their reputation.


by BigBadBabar k

i would guess there's not much action on the michigan-only sites

i don't think the centralized sites have hu tables...you could always sit hu at 6m tables and get some action that way, or maybe play hu sngs. i think you're allowed to play on ignition, acr poker, betonline, etc...have you tried those?

the apps - like pokerbros, clubgg, etc - should also be available to you.

Some of our players have 30BB+ winrate on HU NL SWAP tables on Suprema. Not all players know that you can change pocket cards on SWAP tables )))

Clasic NL HU you can find at PPPoker


Any place to play Limit Holdem online in the US?

Thanks


by Let1tGo k

Any place to play Limit Holdem online in the US?

Thanks

Ignition/Bovada


Hi, new to the site. I live in PA , and work in DE. I'm by myself at my location and sometimes have a few hours of downtime. I read online it's currently suspended, but am getting conflicting information elsewhere. What sites could I play on, preferably mobile?

Thanks


by Ifeeltheflo k

Is it really false tho ? I mean aren't you taking big risk by breaking TOS ?

NO, Ive been an GG agent for a few years zero issues with hundreds of signups. The TOS u refer to is the vpn aspect, it has no bearing.


by BigBadBabar k

the basically-unbeatable cash games

I hope this is referring to GGPoker and not ClubGG?

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