About Us

Top Online Poker Sites compares real money poker apps and sites for US players. We look at traffic, game variety, bonus terms, payment options and mobile experience so you can pick a room that suits how and where you actually play, rather than wading through marketing pages yourself.

We are not a poker operator. We don't deal cards, hold funds or run tables. What we do is research the platforms listed on this site, compare them on the same set of criteria, and lay out what we find — strengths, weaknesses, and the fine print that sits under every welcome offer.

What We Compare and Why It Matters

Different players care about different things. A recreational player wants an easy sign-up, a decent welcome offer and soft games. A grinder wants traffic at their stake, rakeback value and fast cash-outs. We try to serve both by covering the same factors across every app we review:

• Traffic and liquidity — how many players are typically online, and whether that supports the cash games, MTTs and Sit & Gos you want to play
• Game variety — No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, fast-fold formats, Spin & Go-style games and mixed games, where offered
• Rake and rewards — rake structure, rakeback or loyalty schemes, and how much of a welcome bonus is realistically clearable
• Payments — deposit and withdrawal methods relevant to US players, including cards, ACH, e-wallets and crypto where supported, plus typical cash-out timing
• Software and mobile — client stability, iOS and Android app quality, and whether HUD or tracking software is permitted
• Licensing and safety — how an operator is regulated or licensed, and how it handles player funds and account verification

How We Score and Rank

Every app on this site is scored against the criteria above using publicly available information about its games, promotions, licensing and payment terms. Ratings reflect our own editorial assessment, not customer reviews, and no operator can pay for a higher position — commission does not buy placement. Where we can't confirm a detail, such as a specific licence or a payout time, we say so rather than guess.

Because rankings depend on what matters most for a given search — for example, the best apps for real money play specifically — the order you see reflects that page's focus, weighted toward the factors most relevant to it.

A Word on Bonuses

Welcome offers like deposit matches always come with conditions: minimum deposits, playthrough or clearing requirements, time limits and sometimes restrictions on which games count. We try to note the headline terms next to any offer we mention, but the operator's own terms and conditions are always the final word — read them before you deposit.

Our Independence and How We're Funded

Top Online Poker Sites earns revenue through affiliate partnerships. If you click through to a poker room from this site and sign up, we may receive a commission. This has no bearing on how sites are scored or ordered — operators cannot buy a better rating, and we'll note a genuine drawback even for a top-ranked app. Our value to readers depends on that staying true.

Playing Responsibly

Real money poker involves genuine financial risk, and no amount of skill removes that risk entirely. Nothing on this site should be read as a suggestion that poker is a reliable way to make money. Online poker is regulated on a state-by-state basis in the US, with no federal framework, so availability and rules vary depending on where you live — check that a site accepts players from your state and that you meet the minimum age requirement, which is 21 in most regulated states (18 in a few). If gambling stops being fun or starts affecting your finances or wellbeing, help is available through 1-800-GAMBLER, and our Responsible Gambling page has further resources and self-exclusion information.

Questions About Our Content

If something on this site looks out of date, or you think we've missed a detail about a poker app we cover, get in touch through our Contact Us page. You can also read our full Terms and Conditions for more on how the site operates.