About Us

Online Poker Sites was built for one reason: US players kept asking the same question in different forms — which crypto poker sites are actually worth an account and a deposit, and which ones just look good on a banner ad. This page explains who puts this site together, how we pick and rank the sites you see here, and where our money comes from.

Why crypto poker gets its own focus

Regulated online poker in the US is split state by state, with no single federal market. That gap is a big part of why Bitcoin and crypto-friendly poker sites have found an audience: they often accept players from a wider range of states, process withdrawals faster than a bank transfer, and let players fund accounts without a card statement showing a gambling transaction. We track this corner of the market specifically — traffic, formats, payment mechanics, and how each site actually treats a US-based crypto depositor — rather than folding it into a generic "best poker sites" list.

What we actually look at

We are not paid to give a site a high score, and commission never decides position on this page or anywhere on cortneyheimerl.com. What does decide it:

• Traffic and liquidity — how busy the cash game and tournament pools are at common stake levels, since a thin player pool means long waits and stale tables regardless of how good the software looks.
• Game selection — the split between No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, fast-fold formats like Zoom-style tables, Sit & Gos, and lottery-style Spin & Go variants.
• Rake and rakeback — the rake structure at each stake, and whether a loyalty or rakeback scheme gives any of it back.
• Crypto payment handling — which coins are accepted, typical processing times for deposits and cash-outs, any network fees, and whether a site also supports cards, ACH or e-wallets alongside crypto.
• Bonus terms — the headline match percentage and cap, and the playthrough or clearing requirements attached, not just the number in the advertising.
• Software and mobile play — client stability, iOS/Android app quality, and whether HUD or tracking software is tolerated.
• Licensing, security and support — where a site is licensed, how it describes fund segregation and fair-play/RNG testing, and how responsive support has been in our own research.

We rely on operator disclosures, published terms, and our own account research rather than deposits made purely for a test — we have not staked money to "prove" a payout, and we say so plainly rather than implying otherwise.

How our rankings and reviews get made

Each site under review is scored against the criteria above, weighted toward what matters most to a US crypto player: liquidity, real cash-out speed, and honest bonus terms. Sites like Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition and the rest of the operators covered here are reassessed as their promotions, licensing details, or game offerings change. A high editorial rating reflects our own assessment against those factors — it is not a customer review score, and it is never for sale.

How we make money — and why that never buys a ranking

Online Poker Sites earns commission when readers click through to some of the poker sites listed and sign up. This is standard for a comparison site and it does not cost you anything extra. It also does not influence which sites appear, how they are scored, or what we write about their limitations. If a site has a slow verification process, a high playthrough requirement, or a thin player pool at certain stakes, we say so even where that site pays us a referral fee.

What we won't do

• We won't tell you poker is a reliable way to make money or replace an income — it isn't, and no site on this page changes that.
• We won't publish fabricated player numbers, invented bonus terms, or unverified licensing claims.
• We won't encourage chasing losses, depositing more than you can afford, or treating a welcome bonus as a reason to gamble beyond your limits.
• We won't run content aimed at anyone under 21 — most regulated US states set the minimum age at 21, though a few permit 18, and every reader should confirm their own state's rule before signing up anywhere.

Playing responsibly

Poker, including crypto-based poker, carries real financial risk, and skill at the table does not remove that risk. If you or someone you know is struggling to keep gambling under control, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Our responsible gambling page has more on setting limits, self-exclusion tools, and where to find support.

Questions, corrections or feedback

If you spot something on this site that looks out of date — a bonus term that's changed, a site that's left the US crypto market, or anything else — we want to hear about it. You can reach us through our contact page, and our full terms and conditions set out how the site is intended to be used.