Terms and Conditions

These terms explain how Best Poker Sites operates, what our content is (and isn't), and what you're agreeing to by using my-washingtonpost.com. By browsing this site or following a link from it to any poker operator, you accept the terms set out below.

What this site is and isn't

Best Poker Sites is an independent review and comparison publisher. We research and rank poker sites and apps, including offshore-licensed operators that accept US players, based on publicly available information about their software, game traffic, bonus terms, payment methods, and licensing. We do not operate any poker room, take deposits, hold player funds, or process withdrawals ourselves. Any account you open, deposit you make, or hand of poker you play happens entirely on the operator's platform, under that operator's own terms of service — not ours.

Nothing on this site is gambling advice, financial advice, or a promise of any outcome. Poker involves both skill and chance, and skill does not remove the risk of losing money. You should never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and you should never treat poker winnings as a reliable source of income.

Commercial disclosure

Best Poker Sites earns commission when readers click through to some of the operators listed on this site and sign up. This is standard for comparison publishers and it does not influence how sites are ranked. Our editorial ratings reflect our own research into traffic, bonus terms, payment reliability, and player feedback trends — not who pays the most commission. You are never required to use our links, and doing so does not cost you anything extra.

How we assess and rank the sites we cover

Rankings on this site are built from factors that matter to real-money players: player traffic and liquidity at common stakes, the range of cash games, MTTs, Sit & Gos and fast-fold formats on offer, rake and rakeback structures, deposit and withdrawal options and typical cash-out speed, mobile app quality, and the material terms attached to welcome bonuses and promotions. We review publicly stated terms and available operator information; we do not claim to have deposited, played, or withdrawn funds ourselves, and we describe our findings as researched and verified against operator disclosures rather than as first-hand testing results. Commercial relationships never buy a higher position in our tables.

Because most sites reviewed here operate offshore rather than under individual US state licences, we encourage readers to independently check an operator's current licensing status, terms, and availability in their state before signing up. Details on deposit and withdrawal mechanics for the operators we cover are set out on our Payments & Cash-Out Speed page.

Eligibility, age, and where you can play

You must be at least 21 years old to use this site's content for its intended purpose, or the minimum legal gambling age in your state if that age is lower (a small number of states set it at 18). This site is not intended for, and must not be accessed by, anyone under the applicable legal age. Online poker in the US is regulated on a state-by-state basis, and there is no single federal framework covering it. Several states have no legal online poker at all, and offshore-licensed sites operate outside individual US state regulatory regimes. It is your responsibility to confirm that real-money poker is lawful where you live before creating an account with any operator, and to comply with any applicable state or local law. We make no representation that any site listed here is licensed or authorized in every US state.

Bonuses, promotions, and their conditions

Where we mention a welcome bonus or promotion — such as a deposit match, freeroll entry, or loyalty reward — the offer is set and controlled entirely by the operator, not by Best Poker Sites. Bonus amounts, playthrough or wagering requirements, time limits, minimum deposits, and eligible game types vary by operator and can change without notice. Always read the operator's own promotion terms in full before opting in; the figures and headline offers shown on our site are for comparison purposes and are not a guarantee that the same terms will apply when you sign up.

Responsible gambling

Poker should be treated as entertainment, not as a way to make money or solve financial problems. If you're spending more time or money on poker than you intend to, chasing losses, or gambling to cope with stress, it may be time to step back. Free, confidential help is available around the clock through the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Several states also run their own self-exclusion programs and support services; we respect those programs fully and nothing on this site is intended to help anyone work around them. Our Responsible Gambling page has more information and links to further support.

Accuracy of information and content changes

We work to keep bonus terms, ratings, and operator details current, but poker sites change their promotions, payment methods, and terms frequently, and errors can occur. Content on this site, including rankings and the terms and conditions here, may be updated at any time without prior notice. Always verify current terms directly with the operator before depositing.

Limitation of liability

Best Poker Sites provides this site "as is," without warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information it contains. We are not responsible for losses, disputes, account issues, or damages arising from your use of any third-party poker site, however you found it — including sites reviewed or linked from my-washingtonpost.com. Any dispute about deposits, gameplay, or withdrawals is a matter between you and the operator concerned.

Questions about these terms

If anything here is unclear, or you want more detail on how we cover a particular operator, you can reach us through our Contact Us page. You can also read more about our editorial approach on the About Us page.