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Last page update: January 18, 2012
PAYMENTS UPDATE:
Due to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act many payment methods are no longer available for most US gamblers.
Contact the poker room support team for instructions and help on how to make viable, safe, hassle-free deposits and to cash out your winnings.
US POKER UPDATE:
Due to recent USA issues ... (including federal prosecution of Poker Rooms like FullTiltPoker, Party Poker and UB plus pressure on the banking and financial services that support poker transaction processing) ... very few online poker rooms are accepting new Amerucan players
Our multi-national team includes members based in California, Colorado and Hawaii and so we know that most poker sites that take USD no longer necessarily accept US Players.
CarbonPoker - Good fishing plus excellent multi tables
POKER ROOM: CarbonPoker.com has been online since 2004, and trades as CarbonPoker.com NV (Curacao, Netherlands Antilles)
LICENCED: Kahnawake, Canada
COMMENT: Sleek & stylish software, especially recommended for multi table play. Traffic is good, not crazy-busy and with action 24x7, especially low to mid range tables. We've found this poker room excellent for cash game fishing with lots of learners due to the free (really free) freerolls and working their way up the tables. Stable, safe and fun with a wide choice of poker games (Razz, Omaha, Balugi, Stud...) A growing reputation for quality high roller play too. Great blackjack too!
SOFTWARE: Carbon Poker runs on the Merge Gaming Network. The software is Macromedia Flash based, a Download is required. Lots of unique play features like new 'Deal it Twice' option for cash games.
NETWORK: Merge Gaming Network (~40,500 at peak times - more for tournament play and is growing fast) Time Zone ET (ie GMT-5)
DAILY POKER TOURNAMENTS:
Freerolls - Daily - every 2 to 3 hours 24x7, Good Weekly prizes plus a $50K Freerolls each, month Mainly free (no action points required) freerolls.
Sunday nights: A $20K & $10K guaranteed each Sunday a $50K Freeroll last Sunday of the month
PAYMENT OPTIONS: PINcard, Wirecard, Neteller, ePassporte Moneybookers, InstaCash Citadel eWalletXpress, ECOCard, Click2Pay, Mastercard Visa, FoneLinx, Money Orders/Grams. (NOTE: Many of these are no longer viable for US residents - please contact the Carbon Poker support crew for details specific to your preferred payment method. 'Live chat' works well)
PAYOUTS: Within 24 for all methods but instant withdrawals once you've got a play history. US banking restrictions can cause delays at present, but contact the CarbonPoker.com crew as they know what to do to smooth things.
JOIN BONUS: Receive a 100% first deposit match to $600. Bonus code: UPTO600. Earn $1 bonus per 250 play points. Free entry to New Depositor $500 Freerolls for 14 days too. Plus a free $11 Satelllite tournament entry. Lots of regular player promotions with great prizes too.
Bovada Poker - Simple, no frills, safe. USA Only Poker
POKER ROOM: Bovada Poker is the newly rebranded US-facing Bodog gambling site from Morris Mohawk Gaming Group (MMGG). Bodog no longer offers "for money" services in North America.
LICENCED: Kahnawake, Canada
COMMENT: This is a specialist online gambling site exclusively operated to support USA residents. The poker at Bovada.lv (kinda like Nevada, Las Vegas) is fast and easy to play "no frills" poker. Not the prettiest poker software on the net but ultra popular, especially as you can place sports bets and play casino games - all from one account. Safe and secure with a great reputation for paying out and excellent customer service.
SOFTWARE: Bovada runs on the Bodog Poker Network. Download required. Very easy to download & run with some good features like Quick Seat to get into a game ultra fast. Good table stats. New Mac poker client now available
NETWORK: Bodog Poker Network (30,000+ Players at peak times) EST.
DAILY POKER TOURNAMENTS:
Freerolls 10-15 each day - mainly requiring 30-1000 play points. New player invitational freerolls. Turbo tournaments, rebuys, $5million/mth.
Sunday nights: A $100K guaranteed
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Bovada is specially set up to support USA residents. Deposit into your secure account by MyPaylinQ, Credit Cards or Rapid Transfer. Any Visa branded credit card, gift card or check/debit card is fine. When purchasing a gift card ensure the card is for international purchases as US/domestic-only cards do not work. Bovada will reimburse fees for deposits of $300 or more by Rapid Transfer and just call them for transfer details. The minimum deposit amount to fund your Bovada account is US$ 20
PAYOUTS: Bovada pays out winnings and cashes out your account via couriered checks, Rapid Transfer or MyPaylinQ. Contact the support team for details (free phone) for a hassle free payout. Bovada will cover your fees for one payout per calendar month
JOIN BONUS: A 100% first deposit match bonus to $1000. Every 10 poker points are equal to $1 bonus. When you've earned 100 points you'll get a $10 bonus, earn $10 bonus increments as you play - even if you make more deposits. 10,000 poker points earns a $1000 bonus. You've got 60 days from your 1st deposit to earn your bonus.
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No. per Day |
Tournament Buy-in |
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140 |
$10 or less |
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60 |
$11 to $99 |
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2 |
$100 to $500 |
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No. per Day |
Tournament Buy-in |
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50-60 |
$10 or less |
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25-35 |
$11 to $99 |
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2-5 |
$100 to $250 |
PokerLabRat.com gets lots of enquiries from US Players wanting a good, safe, poker room that accepts residents of the USA.
Check out the fact sheets below on the top 2 online poker rooms that still welcome USA players. This info may help you make your mind up where to ante up next.
Hope to meet you at a table!
NOTE Players from the following countries/US States are not able to join Carbon Poker due to local legislation: Australia, France, New York, Missouri, Louisiana, Maryland & Washington D.C.
Latest January 2012 update on Poker Rooms accepting US Residents. Recommended Online Poker sites safe for USA players.
