About Us

Compare Poker Sites exists to make one decision easier: where to play online poker for real money in the US. New rooms launch, established brands change their bonus terms, and traffic shifts between sites all the time. This page explains who we are, how we review poker sites, and what you should know before trusting anything on codinggeekette.com.

What we actually do

We track and compare real money poker sites and apps that accept US players, looking at the things that matter once you sit down to play: how many players are at the tables, what the cash game and tournament selection looks like, how deposits and withdrawals work, and what a welcome bonus really costs to clear. We don't operate any poker room ourselves — we're an independent comparison resource, and our job is to organize information so you can make your own call faster.

How we rank and review sites

Every site on codinggeekette.com, including the brands listed on our homepage, is assessed against the same set of practical criteria rather than a single "best overall" opinion. We look at:

• Traffic and liquidity — how active the cash game and tournament pools are, and whether that holds up outside peak hours
• Game variety — No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, Sit & Gos, fast-fold formats, and lottery-style games like Spin & Go where offered
• Rake and rewards — how rake is structured at different stakes, and whether a loyalty or rakeback scheme offsets it
• Bonus terms — the size of a welcome offer against its playthrough requirements, time limits, and any exclusions
• Payments — the range of deposit and withdrawal methods available to US players, and typical cash-out timeframes
• Software and mobile experience — client stability, iOS/Android app quality, and whether HUD or tracking software is permitted

Ratings shown on our tables and offer cards, such as those for Coinpoker, Bovada, and Stake, reflect this research. Commercial partnerships never decide position — a site with an affiliate relationship with us can rank below one without, and vice versa, based on how it scores against these criteria.

How we're funded, in plain terms

codinggeekette.com may earn a commission if you sign up with a poker site through a link on this page. That relationship costs you nothing extra and does not influence which sites we recommend or how we rank them. Where a welcome bonus is shown — for example, offers like Americas Card Room's deposit match or Black Chip Poker's first-deposit bonus — we display the headline figure alongside its real conditions where we have them, because a bonus is only as good as the wagering requirement attached to it.

What we can and can't verify

We research publicly available information on licensing, software, and promotions, and we update pages when material terms change. We do not deposit, play, or withdraw funds ourselves, so our reviews are based on research and verification rather than first-hand testing. Licensing structures for online poker vary significantly across the US — there's no single federal framework, and availability depends on the state you're in and how a given operator is structured. We stay factual about this rather than asserting a licence status we can't confirm for every reader's location.

Responsible gambling comes first

Poker is a game of skill mixed with variance, not a way to earn a living or solve money problems, and no strategy removes the risk of losing. If you play, only play with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. Regulated US poker sites generally require players to be 21 or older, though some states permit play from age 18 — always confirm the age and eligibility rules that apply in your state before signing up. If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. You can also read more on our Responsible Gambling page.

Questions, corrections, or feedback

If you spot outdated information, a bonus term that's changed, or you simply want to ask us something about a site we cover, reach out through our Contact Us page. Our full terms of use, including how we handle content and affiliate relationships, are set out on our Terms and Conditions page.