US States That Offer 18+ Online Poker

18+ poker players have a few options:

• If you live in one of the states listed above that allows 18 and up real money poker, then you may have casinos and card rooms available locally that welcome you with open arms.
• All of the online poker sites you see listed on this page accept players who are 18 and over, and they are each operating legally within the industry.

Most states with casinos and card rooms that allow players who are under 21 to play real money poker also welcome them to any tournament events they host.  If you are not near a brick and mortar option, the poker sites on this page all offer tons of poker tournaments around the clock with a variety of buy-in options.

Home poker games are not against the law in most of the United States, as long as it is a social game amongst acquaintances and money is not taken in by the “house” or any organization of any kind. It is legal to play home poker games for money, and if you are far away from a state that offers in-person tables, such friendly digs can offer the best live gaming experience this side of Las Vegas. Please note that social poker is currently illegal in Hawaii and Utah, though both states have thriving poker cultures, and the laws are entirely unenforced.

Strip poker is not available at our top-rated offshore casinos, but if you end up locating a game online, we do not recommend participating. Removing your clothes while in front of an online camera feed can have long-lasting detrimental effects on your life and can be posted on the internet for anyone on earth to access.

Still, if you want to get naked while you play in an online poker tournament, that’s your business. Just make sure you’re at home when you do, because trust us – those Starbucks employees are not going to be impressed!

Yes, many of our offshore poker casinos offer free play to allow for practicing without risking any money. We advise practicing as much as possible to gain experience and build your strategy so that you know what to expect once the real gambling action begins. There are many free poker variants available at our recommended sites, typically in the casino under the “Video Poker” designation.

No, unfortunately not. WSOP qualifiers are limited to just a few in-state casinos and card rooms in the US, mainly in Nevada and New Jersey. However, you can certainly get a lot of good practice in at any offshore poker site, which you can then use to your advantage for an in-person run at a WSOP bracelet.

If you are inside the boundaries of a state that offers brick-and-mortar casinos and poker tables, chances are they are offering poker tournaments and have a schedule available. If not, don’t worry, because offshore casinos operating online host poker tournaments for a bevy of different prizes and entry fees, 24-7-365.

If you are 18 years old are you are looking for a poker room near you that offers in-person tables, there are a few states that provide this service. 18+ players are allowed at certain casinos in California, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Poker hands are being dealt as we speak, so what are you waiting for?