Best Online Poker Sites for Real Money in the USA: Licensed Rooms by State

Legal real-money online poker in the United States runs state by state. As of Nov 6, 2026, a player can find state-licensed poker rooms in six states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Delaware and West Virginia. In every one of them the player must be 21 or older and physically inside that state’s borders while playing, which the room checks with geolocation. Living there isn’t required; being there is.

This page lists the seven poker brands this desk could tie to a state regulator’s own list or release, in alphabetical order. Offshore sites are excluded entirely. They hold no US state licence, and no US regulator stands behind a player’s balance there.

How this list was built

A brand made the list only if, on the check date:

1. A state regulator’s own page or press release named it (or its operator partner) as licensed or approved for online poker.
2. Its shared-liquidity status could be tied to a regulator release or the operator’s own announcement.
3. It was trading under the name shown.

The candidate “PokerStars US” now appears on regulator lists under FanDuel, so it is listed as PokerStars on FanDuel. Two regulator-listed brands that don’t run their own poker networks, partypoker NJ (on the New Jersey list under the Borgata licence) and PlaySugarHouse (on the Pennsylvania poker list), are noted but not profiled.

Shared liquidity in one paragraph

The Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) lets licensed rooms in member states seat players from those states at the same tables. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s release of Apr 23, 2025 records Governor Shapiro signing Pennsylvania in as the sixth member, joining New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, West Virginia and Michigan. Membership is the door; each operator still needs approval in each state before it pools players, which is why the brands below have different networks.

Why it matters, in numbers. Say a $50 tournament draws 400 players from one state: 400 × $50 = $20,000 in prizes. Pool three states and draw 1,000 players: 1,000 × $50 = $50,000. If first place pays 15%, that is $3,000 against $7,500. The figures are illustrative, but the scaling is the point: bigger pools mean bigger guarantees and more tables running at odd hours.

The rooms at a glance

Regulator lists used: NJ DGE authorized sites, PGCB online poker operators, MGCB authorized platform providers, and the Nevada Gaming Commission’s licensed interactive gaming operators. The NJ list warns that a site “not included on this list is NOT approved.”

The rooms, one by one

BetMGM Poker

• New Jersey: the DGE list shows nj.betmgm.com/en/poker under the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa licence.
• Pennsylvania: on the PGCB’s online poker operators list.
• Michigan: the MGCB list shows MGM Grand Detroit with BetMGM for “Casino Games & Poker.”
• Shared pool: the MGCB authorized MI-NJ shared liquidity on Nov 6, 2024, covering games including No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha and 7-Card Stud. The PGCB’s April 2025 release named BetMGM among the first Pennsylvania operators in multi-state games from Apr 28, 2025.

BetRivers Poker

• Pennsylvania: on the PGCB poker operators list (pa.betrivers.com).
• Michigan: the MGCB list shows the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians with BetRivers as an authorized platform provider. That page lists casino and sports links for BetRivers but no separate poker link.
• Delaware: the Delaware Lottery says internet games at Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover and Harrington run on platforms “powered by BetRivers,” for players 21+ and in the state.
• West Virginia: this desk couldn’t confirm the West Virginia Lottery’s licensee listing directly.
• Shared pool: Rush Street Interactive’s Jun 10, 2025 release announced BetRivers Poker in Delaware, Michigan and West Virginia, merging player pools with Pennsylvania into a four-state network.

Borgata Poker

• New Jersey: the DGE list shows borgataonline.com/en/poker under the Borgata licence.
• Pennsylvania: on the PGCB list (pa.borgataonline.com).
• Shared pool: the PGCB’s April 2025 release named “PA Borgata Online” among the first operators offering multi-state games from Apr 28, 2025.

DraftKings Poker

• Pennsylvania: on the PGCB online poker operators list.
• Michigan: the MGCB’s Jul 13, 2026 release says DraftKings launched multi-state poker between Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Jul 8, 2026, through the Bay Mills Indian Community.
• New Jersey: the DGE list shows DraftKings’ casino site under Resorts Casino Hotel but no separate poker URL; the Michigan release confirms New Jersey is part of the network.

PokerStars on FanDuel

• New Jersey: the DGE list shows poker.fanduel.com under the Golden Nugget licence. The old standalone PokerStars NJ site no longer appears on that list.
• Pennsylvania: FanDuel is on the PGCB poker operators list.
• Michigan: the MGCB list shows MotorCity Casino with FanDuel, poker at poker.fanduel.com.
• Shared pool: the MGCB’s Apr 1, 2026 release approved FanDuel for multi-state poker between Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and says the platform “will utilize the PokerStars brand.”

Real Gaming (Nevada)

• Nevada: the Nevada Gaming Commission’s list of licensed interactive gaming operators includes Real Gaming (South Point Poker LLC). Its own site states Nevada licence number 31714-01, Nevada-only play, and 21+.
• Shared pool: this desk couldn’t confirm that Real Gaming pools players with any other state.
• Note: the site describes itself as a B2B platform with partner brands rather than a single consumer room.

WSOP Online

• Nevada: on the Nevada Gaming Commission list (Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc.). WSOP’s Nevada terms say the company operates under an interactive gaming licence issued by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
• New Jersey: the DGE list shows wsop.com under Caesars Interactive Entertainment New Jersey, an affiliate of Tropicana Atlantic City.
• Pennsylvania: on the PGCB list; WSOP’s Pennsylvania terms say it is regulated by the PGCB and that play is restricted to users physically located in Pennsylvania.
• Michigan: the MGCB list shows the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians with Caesars/WSOP, poker at wsoponline.com/mi.
• Shared pool: the MGCB approved MI-NJ-NV pooling on May 28, 2024, and Caesars announced Pennsylvania’s addition on Apr 28, 2025, making it a four-state network.
• Age: WSOP’s terms state that no one under 21 may use the services.

State by state

Before depositing anywhere

• Check the regulator’s list, not the ad. The NJ, PA and MI lists above are the quickest test.
• Be inside the state. Geolocation runs during play. WSOP’s Pennsylvania terms note that wagering through a licensed operator from outside the state is a federal offense.
• Be 21 or older, with ID that matches the account for withdrawals.
• Bankroll first. A deposit limit set on day one is easier than one set after a bad week. The bankroll management guide has rules of thumb for cash and tournaments.
• Know the HUD rules. Third-party software rules vary by room; see the HUD software guide.

FAQ

Is online poker legal in California, New York or Texas? This desk found no state-licensed real-money online poker room in those states on Nov 6, 2026. Any site offering real-money poker there isn’t licensed by that state.

Can a New Jersey player sit with a Michigan player? Yes, on networks approved for both states: BetMGM, DraftKings, PokerStars on FanDuel and WSOP all have regulator-approved NJ-MI pools per the releases above.

What about free poker with friends? That is a different product. Play-money apps and private clubs are covered in poker apps to play with friends.

Real-money online poker is for adults 21 and over, physically located in a licensed state. For free, confidential help, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET, and see the responsible gambling page.