States

US States With online poker having faced some difficult circumstances in the last few years, 2019 will be a big year throughout the United States. While some states are pushing for laws and regulations to be put in place, others are trying to veer away from online poker altogether. Not only is it complicated for states to try and push for legalization, but it’s a gray area for majority of players too.

It’s tough to say where online poker will end up over the course of the year, but we’ve managed to research the situation in every state throughout the US. So, if you’ve had questions burning up inside you and haven’t yet found the answers, we can provide them for you. No matter which state you’re in, we have the ins and outs of the current state of online poker.

Alabama

Like many other states across the US, poker players and gamblers in general have a significant amount of questions regarding the legalization of online poker in Alabama. The state is certainly making ground on passing the laws and regulations to legalize online poker, but what does the future hold for poker players situated in this state? Thankfully, we can answer that question for you.

Discover the legal matters involved with online poker on our Alabama page.

Alaska

Compared to majority of other states, Alaska is fairly sparse when it comes to land based casinos. In fact, there are no legal casinos to play at in this state. Despite the beautiful landscape and incredible sites, Alaska is definitely lacking in gambling options for people living there. However, scratch lottery tickets and bingo are available to play in this state, which is better than nothing. With the lack of land based casinos, is online poker in the same boat? Well, most people living there are probably unaware of the laws and regulations regarding online poker, simply because of most other gambling options being limited.

We’ve researched the laws and regulations for online poker in Alaska and developed an entire page dedicated to this state.

Arizona

One of the more confusing and complex attitudes towards online poker comes from the state of Arizona. Admittedly, over the last few years not many states have been straight forward with their attitudes and laws towards online poker, which certainly unsettles people. Although there are questions surrounding online poker, there are a number of tribal casinos spread throughout Arizona providing some form of gambling for the public. But, online poker is certainly the main area that needs addressing for gambling in Arizona.

Find out more about online poker in Arizona on our dedicated page.

Arkansas

Neighboring Missouri, Arkansas has a rather colorful background when it comes to gambling, as you might already know. So, how have events from the past effected the online poker scene today? Well, you’ve come to the right place to find out as we can inform you of the current state of online poker in Arkansas and what the future holds.

Learn about the laws and regulations surrounding online poker on our Arkansas page.

California

For many poker players, California has been the state they go to for prestigious live tournaments and high-stakes cash games. This has been the case for a number of years now and despite the questions concerning online poker, live poker is still a popular scene in the state of California. When it comes to online poker, players are likely to have a number of concerns of where it stands in the state and how they are affected. Especially for professional poker players as re-location has been the only answer for them in the last few years.

Check out our page on poker in California to answer your questions.

Colorado

Poker is an incredibly popular game in the state of Colorado and has been for a number of years. Therefore, securing online poker is vital for the state and the people situated in Colorado. Like many other states, there are live casinos available throughout Colorado, but are only in place due to meeting the specific laws and regulations, similar to how online poker works. As some states have found it difficult meet the correct regulations to legalize online poker, Colorado are making strides towards making this a reality for their people.

So, is online poker legal in the state of Colorado? Read our dedicated page to learn the ins and outs.

Connecticut

Surrounded by some of the more poker-friendly states, all poker players will be hoping Connecticut legalize online poker and do everything they can to grow the game throughout the state. If you’re unaware of where you stand right now and what laws and regulations are in place for online poker, all you have to do is spend a small amount of your time reading the vital information we’ve provided.

Find out about Connecticut online poker on our state page.

Florida

Some of the biggest names in poker have developed their skills in Florida casinos and have managed to reach the top of the game and more impressively, stayed there for a number of years. Live and online poker certainly play their part in enhancing a poker player’s ability, something which Florida knows a lot about. But, even though the game is so popular in this state, has it managed to withstand the laws that have been thrown at online poker?

Our state page guides you through the laws, regulations, history and future of online poker in Florida.

Georgia

With a relatively vague history surrounding live and online poker, Georgia is still a state where people will be craving online poker and poker players will be trying to build their careers. The main question is whether or not online poker is legal in Georgia and if not, is that likely to change in the near future?

Read more about the laws and regulations surrounding online poker in Georgia.

Hawaii

As we all know, Hawaii is geographically isolated from the rest of the United States, but is this the case for gambling too? Majority of states have encountered an online poker boom somewhere in the last decade or so, but Hawaii has been fairly quiet on the online gambling front and also with land based casinos. However, there have still been plenty of Hawaiians who have tried their luck on the virtual felt, but where does online poker currently stand in this state?

Check out our Hawaii poker page for the most up to date information regarding online poker in this state.

Idaho

Although Idaho is one of the smaller states in the United States regarding population, it’s still made a huge impact on online poker and is extremely popular throughout the state. The popularity of the game has spread from the live casinos situated in the state, and there are five casino properties running in Idaho. However, the games are extremely limited in these establishments, which what lead players to branch out into online games. Like every other state, poker players want and need to know whether online poker is legal and what it means for the future.

Our experts have researched the laws and regulations regarding online poker in Idaho on a page dedicated to the state.

Illinois

Chicago is the home of many professional poker players and has been for a number of years now, producing some of the best in the game. But, considering the amount of players living there, is online poker available for them to access and earn a living? We’ll be able to set the record straight and hopefully make things a little clearer for people in the state of Illinois.

Read about the latest laws and regulations regarding online poker in Illinois on our dedicated page.

Indiana

The state of Indiana has been a big influence on the growth of poker over the last decade or so, simply because of the multiple casinos spread throughout the state. However, it’s the online scene that is causing doubts for poker players situated in Indiana. If you’ve been attending the live games for a while now and want to make the transition to online poker, being up to date with the current situation is vital.

Learn more about the state of online poker in Indiana.

Iowa

Located in the heart of the US, Iowa has a vast amount of poker players situated throughout the state, but are there enough games for the players? That’s the main question that the players need answering and unlike other states, Iowa are making significant strides to legalize online poker throughout the US. But what about the state itself?

Discover more about Iowa poker on our dedicated page.

Kansas

On paper, Kansas isn’t thought of as a state with a booming poker scene, but live casinos are extremely popular throughout the whole state and online poker will hopefully reach those heights in the future. Currently, people living in Kansas are unsure about the laws and regulations regarding online poker, which is something that needs to be addressed. We can hopefully do that for you with the information we have provided.

Learn about the current situation of online poker in Kansas on our dedicated page.

Maine

Situated right in the north-east corner of the country, Maine isn’t exactly well known for its vast amount of casinos and accessible poker games. Nonetheless, online poker is certainly in demand for people situated in this state and they definitely need to know the laws and regulations currently in place.

Find out about online poker in Maine on our dedicated page.

Massachusetts

The state of Massachusetts has hosted some of the biggest poker tournaments in the world over the past decade which has trickled down to the masses, ultimately increasing the popularity of poker. The demand for online poker is huge in Massachusetts, but majority of people don’t know the current laws on online poker and if they can even legally play.

Read more about online poker in Massachusetts on our dedicated page.

Michigan

If the online poker scene became as strong as the land-based casinos in Michigan, then they would be onto something great. There is a huge passion for poker running all the way through the state and is hopefully something that can be transitioned into online poker. But, there can be complications, such as; the laws of running online games and whether or not the games are regulated.

Learn about the future of online poker in the state on our Michigan page.

Minnesota

While Minnesota isn’t as well known for poker and gambling in general, there are still plenty of poker players living there. With around 20 land based casinos to play at, live poker is well and truly alive throughout the whole state, but how does online poker compare? The thing is, not many people actually know, which is why there is so much confusion surrounding online poker in the state of Minnesota.

Learn about the current state of online poker on our Minnesota page.

Mississippi

Mississippi is one of the most prestigious states when it comes to poker and has always welcomed new trends to the poker world. For example, the age-old traditions were soon modified into modern casinos and ultimately online poker. But, after the recent trouble of legalizing online poker throughout the US, how does this effect Mississippi?

Learn more about the laws and regulations of online poker in the state of Mississippi.

Nebraska

Nebraska certainly isn’t known for its gambling opportunities, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t people living there who crave live casinos and online poker. There are a number of live casinos to attend in the state, but people still need questions answering about online poker and if they can legally play. Hopefully, we can clear the air and inform you of everything you need to know.

Find out the state rules and regulations regarding online poker on our Nebraska page.

New Hampshire

As one of the smaller states in the country, New Hampshire generally struggles to offer a host of gambling options to the people living there. But, if online poker is legalized throughout the state, poker players will definitely find New Hampshire a much more appealing place to stay. Let’s take a closer look at the state of online poker and what the future holds.

Learn more about the laws and regulations surrounding online poker for New Hampshire.

New Mexico

Despite having a relatively small population, New Mexico is a state full of an abundance of gamblers, as you can imagine by their five legit racinos in the state and 24 Native American casinos. Judging by this, you’d think that online poker was easy to legalize and regulate, but unfortunately this is a much more complex issue for New Mexico and every other state. So, considering the amount of people interested in gambling throughout the state, where does online poker stand in New Mexico?

Find more information on our New Mexico online poker page.

North Carolina

Like its next door neighbor, North Carolina isn’t a big venue for televised tournaments but has a rich history when it comes to gambling and poker. Similar to other states, gambling in North Carolina was a way to boost the economy and improve the state as a whole. So, does this mean that online poker coincides with financial gain for this state and is a way for people to enjoy poker from their own homes on a daily basis?

Get answers to questions on online poker in North Carolina on our state page.

North Dakota

For a state with such natural beauty and incredible agriculture, it’s easy to assume that gambling isn’t very popular in the state of North Dakota. However, this definitely isn’t the case as the state is home to five Native American land based casinos and has been the home of a vast amount of online poker players in the past. But, where does online poker stand now? Due to events in the poker world over the last decade, it’s understandable that people don’t know the laws and regulations regarding online poker in their own state. This is where we are able to help and put things into perspective.

Where does online poker in North Dakota stand right now? We have a page that answers that question.

Ohio

The last decade has been quite a turnaround for Ohio and they have slowly been growing their gambling industry to try and boost revenue. So, online poker seems like the best fit for what they are trying to accomplish? Unfortunately it’s not that easy and the law behind it can produce some complications as we have seen with other states. But, have Ohio managed to reach an agreement for online poker to be fully regulated?

Learn about the current state of online poker on our Ohio state page.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma is known as a gambling-pro state due to its huge casino venues situated throughout the whole state. As a result of this, majority of people assume that online poker has no issues and is completely legal to access. Unfortunately, over the last few years there has been complications with online poker in the US and all over the world. Which has ultimately lead to laws and regulations been put in place regarding online poker.

Find out where online poker currently stands in the state on our Oklahoma page.

Oregon

Oregon has been a goldmine for producing poker players over the last decade and is the home to some great US players, such as; Dennis Waterman and Carter Gill, who have amassed $2.3m in live earnings between them. A big reason for this is the vast amount of live casinos that are situated in Oregon and give poker players of all levels the opportunity to play the game on a daily basis. Although live poker is well and truly alive in Oregon, online poker is still in question for a lot of people situated in this state.

Our page on poker in Oregon will provide all the information that you need to know.

Pennsylvania

If you want an example of a state that completely thrived off online poker and the poker boom, then it’s Pennsylvania. Producing a number of professional poker players year after year, online poker is a vital resource for players based in this state. Due to recent complications with online poker, re-location is a common occurrence for poker players and will be again if online poker isn’t available in Pennsylvania.

Understand the current situation of online poker with our Pennsylvania state page.

Rhode Island

Despite being one of the last states people think of when discussing live and online poker, Rhode Island shouldn’t be dismissed. Although there aren’t a vast amount of poker players situated in this state, there are enough that makes the introduction of online poker completely warranted. Regulated gambling is an ongoing process in Rhode Island and why shouldn’t online poker be the next to be added?

Our Rhode Island page explains if online poker is legal in this state.

South Carolina

Although South Carolina isn’t the home of any major tournament events or specific high stakes cash games, there is still action taking place throughout the state. However, a big worry that some poker players in this state have, is that there might not be a big enough demand for online poker as there used to be. Is this because of the controversy it has caused throughout the US in the last decade? Or, are the laws and regulations too much for the state to try and push through?

Learn more about what you need to know regarding online poker in South Carolina.

South Dakota

Similar to its neighbor and stately relative, South Dakota is home of the majestic peak that is Mount Rushmore. For a lot of states, climbing Mount Rushmore is probably a less stressful experience than trying to legalize online poker and the people of South Dakota need to know if that’s the case for their state as well. Even though this state is of a smaller population than many others, online poker is still of vital importance to a good percentage of the people living there. If it is answers you’re looking for, then you’ve come to the right place.

Discover more related to the laws and regulations regarding online poker in South Dakota on our state page.

Tennessee

Considering the state of Tennessee is sandwiched between Kentucky and Mississippi, you’d expect a strong gambling scene throughout the state, unfortunately that isn’t the case. Having that in mind, you’d assume poker isn’t a big deal in this state, but there are still plenty of Tennesseans passionate about poker and try to reach out to as many casinos as possible. With the demand growing for online poker, it’s important that people are up to date with the latest laws and regulations.

Discover more about current state of online poker in Tennessee.

Texas

Home to the most famous poker player in the world, Texas is a big part of poker and always will be. But, even the state that put the Texas in ‘Texas Holdem’ has had some complications in the last decade and it’s important everyone knows the situation surrounding online poker. If you’ve needed questions answering for quite some time, you’ve come to the right place.

Get clued up on Texas poker laws and regulations on our dedicated page.

Vermont

Known for its incredible natural beauty and breathtaking sites, Vermont doesn’t make as much noise as other states when it comes to gambling. But, this doesn’t mean people don’t want online poker available throughout the whole state. You can definitely imagine poker players settling down in this state with a home in a tranquil surrounding, but online poker would this state even more appealing.

Find out the current situation regarding online poker in Vermont on our dedicated page.

Virginia

Virginia is a relatively young and unique state, which is the perfect recipe for prodigy poker players to emerge. But, without the resources to practice their trade and constantly improve at the game, it’s tough for poker players to stay in Virginia for a long duration. So, as you can imagine, online poker is definitely a big deal for this state and holds a huge amount of promise.

Our state page will show you what you need to know about online poker the state of Virginia.

West Virginia

As you can imagine, the popularity of online poker in the states surrounding West Virginia has had an impact on the developments in the state itself. The popularity of gambling has grown incredibly in the Northeast of the US over the last decade and poker is a big part of that. But, has the popularity of online poker grew despite the legal issues it has caused for every other state? You’ve come to the right place to find out.

Understand the current state of online poker in West Virginia on our dedicated page.

Wisconsin

While everyone probably has a pre-conceived idea of Wisconsin and a typical lifestyle of someone situated there, they will be pleasantly surprised by how popular the game of poker is throughout the state. However, do the laws and regulations that are in place meet the demands of the vast amount of people wanting to access online poker sites? We will able to answer that for you and give you the ins and outs of online poker in Wisconsin.

Discover the relevant issues surrounding online poker in Wisconsin on our state page.

Wyoming

Despite having the smallest population of any state in the nation, Wyoming has still contributed a significant amount of players to the global player pool. However, since Black Friday in 2011, the question still remains around online poker and whether or not it’s legal to play in the state of Wyoming. Considering there are only a few tribal casinos in Wyoming, offering slots and table games to the public. There is definitely a demand for more gambling opportunities for the public, especially surrounding poker.

Read our page on Wyoming online poker to learn more.

Online poker is alive and well in the US, as many states simply allow US poker players to enjoy the game of their choice online.

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