Online Poker Guide

Online poker is by far the most convenient way to play poker, but getting up and running can be confusing for new online players. Our online poker guide was created to take players who were brand new, and turn them into online poker experts. Our guide contains articles that will teach you how to play online poker, pages that recommend the best online poker rooms based on your favorite games and your location, and full reviews of all the major poker sites, so you can learn everything you need to know before signing up.

Best Online Poker Sites

If you already know about online poker and want to start right away, make sure to choose one of the poker sites below. These are our top ranked poker sites, and all of them have been tested and reviewed by our editors. Plus, each site accepts players from all countries, including Americans, Canadians, Europeans, and Latin Americans:

If you would like to learn more about these poker sites, or see some other sites, read our full poker site reviews. Or, learn more about Internet poker at our sister site, InternetPoker.org.

Specific Players' Guides

If you're not familiar with online poker, or would like to learn more on the subject, you should check out the below pages. For example, the USA friendly poker page lists all of the best USA poker sites, and explains why some sites don't accept USA players. Also, you'll learn about USA friendly deposit options.

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USA Friendly Poker Sites

Ever since the passing of the UIGEA, many poker sites have left the American poker market in order to co-operate with the USA lawmakers. However, there are no specific laws against poker sites accepting USA player traffic, so many sites continue to accept American players. Also note that it is perfectly legal for Americans to play online poker - the law only targets poker operators who reside in the USA. One great room that accepts USA traffic is Full Tilt Poker, and if you sign up through this link you will receive a 100% up to $600 bonus.

» See our full list of American Poker Sites

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UK Specific Poker Rooms

England is much more lenient than the USA when it comes to online gaming, and they actually allow poker and casino sites to be based in their country. This helps with regulation, and makes sure that players aren't getting ripped off and are receiving a fair and honest product. Our top rated UK poker room is definitely 888Poker.com, which is the most popular online poker site in the United Kingdom. Make sure to read the list below to check out our other top rated United Kingdom online poker rooms.

» See our full list of UK Poker Rooms

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Canada Friendly Poker Sites

Almost all poker sites accept Canadian players, so Canadians have a ton of choices when it comes to online poker rooms. We have ranked all of the best online poker sites that accept Canadian players, and have also written full reviews of each site. If you would like to get started right away, we recommend signing up at 888Poker.com, as they accept all Canadian players for real money play, and also are currently offering a 100% up to $600 bonus for all new Canadian depositors at their poker room.

» See our full list of Canadian Poker Rooms

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European Poker Rooms

Although almost every poker site accepts European players, there are some differences between the rooms. The first major point is European Commission (EC) tax exemption. The sites on our toplist are EC Tax Exempt, which means you won't have to pay taxes on your winnings to the European Commission. Also, each European poker site on our list accepts deposits, allows wagers, and processes withdrawals in US dollars, Euros, and Pounds. This makes it much easier to play and realize how much money you are actually betting.

» See our full list of European Poker Sites

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Australian Poker Rooms

Online poker was legalized in Australia in 2001, and since then the country has seen a boom in online poker popularity. Most online poker sites accept all Australian players, but we have located the absolute best online poker sites for Aussies, with the widest variety of deposit methods, and most player traffic. To find out which sites are best for Australians, visit the blue link below. Or, if you would like to start playing right away, head over to 888Poker.com - our #1 ranked online poker site for players from Australia.

» See our full list of Australian Poker Sites

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Mac Compatible Poker Sites

Although many online poker players use Mac computers instead of Windows computers, most online poker rooms still have yet to offer a Mac-compatible version of their poker room. Luckily, a few poker sites have stepped up and developed a Mac downloadable version of their poker software. Others have simply created flash versions of their poker site, which Mac players can run from their Internet browser. Check out the link below to learn about playing poker online on a Mac, and to find the best Mac compatible poker sites.

» See our full list of Mac Poker Sites

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3D Poker Sites

Many younger poker players, and players who came from a gaming background, are demanding better graphics and an improved player experience from poker rooms, and this is how 3D poker came about. Sites like PKR.com and Ladbrokes.com offer great 3D poker clients, and immerse the player in an environment that could never be reproduced in a 2D poker room. We have reviewed all of the 3D poker sites, and came up with a toplist of the best 3D poker sites. Check out our full rankings to learn which 3D poker site is best.

» See our full list of 3D Poker Sites

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Online Poker Game Ratings

We also have poker toplists for specific game types. For example, if you would like to play Texas Hold'em online, make sure to check out our list of the best Texas Hold'em sites. Click here for more poker game toplists.

Related Online Poker Information:

Here are some other pages on our site that might be of interest:

• Poker Deposit Methods
• Choosing a Poker Site
• Live vs. Online Poker
• Check out more Online Poker Reviews at ReviewPokerRooms.com