Terms and Conditions
These terms explain how US Poker operates, how we cover offshore and regulated poker sites, and what you're agreeing to by using this site. By browsing theadventurestartshereblog.com, you accept the terms set out below. If you don't agree with any part of them, please don't use the site.
Who this site is for
US Poker is intended strictly for adults. Most regulated US states set the minimum legal gambling age at 21, though a small number allow real money poker from 18. You must meet the minimum age requirement in your own state, and confirm you are legally permitted to gamble online where you live, before acting on anything published here. Nothing on this site is directed at, or intended for, anyone under the applicable age.
What we publish and how we decide it
US Poker reviews and ranks online poker sites, including offshore operators, on factors such as traffic and liquidity, game variety (cash games, tournaments, Sit & Gos, Spin & Go formats), rake and rakeback, software and mobile app quality, deposit and withdrawal options, and licensing. Ratings shown next to each site on this page are editorial scores based on our own research; they are not customer reviews, and we don't claim to have deposited, played, or withdrawn funds on these platforms to produce them.
Our rankings are not financial or legal advice, and they don't guarantee that any listed site is licensed or available in your state. Offshore poker sites operate outside standard US state licensing frameworks, and their legal status varies by jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to check whether real money poker, offshore or regulated, is legal where you live before signing up anywhere.
Commercial relationships and how rankings are decided
US Poker may earn a commission when readers click through to a poker site and sign up through our links. This is how the site is funded. Commission never determines a site's position in our rankings — placement is based on the research criteria described in our reviews, and a paying partner is scored the same way as any other site. If we haven't been able to verify a claim made by an operator, we say so rather than repeating it as fact.
Bonus and promotion terms
Any welcome bonus, deposit match, or promotion mentioned on this site is subject to the operator's own terms, which typically include wagering or playthrough requirements, minimum deposit amounts, expiry windows, and game restrictions. These terms change without notice on the operator's side. Always read the full terms on the poker site itself before depositing — we summarize offers where we can, but the operator's terms page is the final word.
No guarantee of outcomes
Poker involves real financial risk. Nothing on US Poker suggests that any site, strategy, or bonus offer will result in winnings, and skill at poker does not remove the risk of losing money. We do not present poker as a way to earn income or solve financial difficulty. If gambling stops being enjoyable, or you're spending more time or money than you intended, treat that as a signal to stop.
Responsible gambling
We encourage every reader to gamble only with money they can afford to lose, to set limits before playing, and to avoid chasing losses. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Many states also run their own self-exclusion programs through licensed and offshore-facing operators alike; we don't provide guidance intended to work around those programs. See our responsible gambling page for more resources.
Accuracy and changes to content
We fact-check our reviews against publicly available information at the time of writing, but poker site terms, bonuses, licensing status, and payment methods change frequently. We aim to keep pages current but can't guarantee that every detail reflects an operator's live terms at the exact moment you read this. Always confirm current terms, including for deposits, withdrawals, and eligibility, directly with the poker site before signing up. See our payment reliability page for more on how we assess cash-out speed and payment methods.
Limitation of liability
US Poker provides information for general research purposes only. We are not a poker operator, payment processor, or regulator, and we are not a party to any account you open with a poker site. We are not responsible for losses, disputes, delayed withdrawals, or account issues arising from your use of a third-party poker site, even where that site was listed or reviewed on theadventurestartshereblog.com.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our content, our commercial relationships, or applicable law. The date shown at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of US Poker after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.
Questions about these terms
If anything here is unclear, or you'd like to raise a concern about content on this site, you can reach us through our contact page. You can also learn more about our editorial approach and who runs US Poker on our about us page.