US player here... are all network sites the same or are some better than others? do they offer the same promotions?

Depends on what network you are asking about.

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Kahn

Do any of the Maryland casinos have regular LHE games above 30/60?

https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/2...ardroom-poker/

Can anybody suggest the best place to play for me?
I am on a mac, and I prefer heads up NLHE, micro stakes. Open to cash, SNGs and tourneys.

I'm in California. Anything besides Carbon?

Heads up is not particularly popular anymore. Mainly because the poker sites themselves dislike it (it bleeds the fish dry too quickly).

Since you are on a Mac, that is even more limiting unless you are going to use VMWare, Wine, or something similar to run a Windows client within your Mac OS.

I'd suggest you look at Pai Wang Luo Network, Chico Network and America's Cardroom (in that order).

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Kahn

Thanks. I'll check out Ignition. I played there a few years ago when it was Bovada, but at the time I wasn't crazy about the anonymous thing. I signed up for Betonline last night, but ACR mac client doesn't seem to work at all...

Didn't know Wine worked for poker clients? makes me a little nervous, security wise.

Hey guys,

is there any poker site for the US which offers zoom poker apart from Ignition/Bovada?

Thank you

Sorry for Double post, can't find the edit button. In addition to the above, are you guys aware of any plans of existing poker providers that these will offer fast fold games in the near future?

I just saw that Chico is now offering Boost Poker, however there is basically no traffic... Any known reasons for that?

Havent played in years and looking for micro games. Located in NY. Any recommendations?

Also - if someone could point me to a sticky/thread that goes over what returning players should know wrt things like deposits, withdraws, legal issues, etc.

Thanks

Where can US players play? Hey Kahn, instead please answer these questions: Do you hope US players will (sooner rather than later) play on some sort of legal sites in more states in addition to DE, NV, NJ and PA in the future? And why don't you or whoever the mod is specify those "legal options" or sites on the first page of this thread (instead of nebulously referencing them) for those states where it is legal in addition to the offshore sites where it is not??

Sounds like a good question for you to send him by PM.

I think it simply stems from how the thread started - a poster kindly put together a post that explained the very confusing landscape of unregulated sites, and probably didn't think the few regulated options needed explaining. No one has really mentioned it since that I can remember, but you make a good point. If you'd like to put together a list, I'm sure we could add it to the OP.

In addressing your first point, I don't see what the big (or little) deal is in asking that question publicly on here. It was truly an innocuous question. Does Kahn feel compelled to be hiding something in terms of conflict of interest etc.? Unless I am missing something, I think sending him a PM on the aforementioned question is hilarious to be honest with you. Is that classified only to be shared in private?? LOL. Opinion questions relating to where to play, which sites do you support (or not), of course are shared publicly all the time on here. At least let him say he is uncomfortable in responding himself.

Now granted I have not read through this entire thread since the first page, but I probably would bet Kahn has given his 2 cents of an opinion on a whole host of issues, least of which is related to this thread. I am sure he is a big boy and can speak for himself on such.

As far as your second point, thanks that you think it is a good point. But it is not my job to remedy the thread via where to point out all the legal and illegal online sites players can go. I thought moderating it (aka amending the thread) was Kahn's or the mods job, no??

I'm just offering you a suggestion. I don't think there are a lot of people who have been waiting to hear Kahn's hopes for the future of US poker, and I'm not sure why you have the desire to publicly hear his opinion specifically. I'm not suggesting anything is classified or needs to be kept private - just seemed odd to be suddenly asking one specific person their opinion on an issue that is only tangentially related to this thread, and not in response to any post of his. But I honestly don't care that much, so do as you will I suppose.

Hmm. I wonder if this in some way shines a light on why you'd ask a question so specifically to Kahn; it seems you think he has some special role in this thread or on our forums. Kahn isn't a mod, he can't moderate or edit posts, and taking care of this thread isn't his job. He's just someone who has knowledge of the industry and chooses to answer a lot of questions.

As for it being the mods' job to go out and research what sites are currently regulated in the US, it isn't theirs any more than it is yours. And given that none of the active mods in this forum are American, they wouldn't be the best qualified to do so anyway.

Moderators are simply posters who have volunteered to help out with cleaning up the forums, providing some guidance, helping out with problems, etc. And while sometimes mods will create stickies and guides, it isn't a job specific to them.

Cliffs: If someone wants to create a list of US regulated sites with the pertinent information, I'd be happy to add it to the OP.

Only 5z apparently lame...

Prolly all playing on ignition but thats still lame i wish i knew why too

Im a US resident, here in AZ. I want to play online poker on ACR, using a debit card for my deposits. Will there be any issues for me? Used to play a lot on FTP before black friday, and was wanting to get back to playing. I read the first post in this thread, and didn't see anything about AZ. Admittedly, I'm kinda dumb when it comes to the legalities, and I don't have the time tonight to ready through 242 pages of info on this thread. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Last sentences of 1st paragraph, 1st post, states that if your state is NOT LISTED, you are free to play on all sites. Hope that helps. Bitcoin is being encouraged to use. Search this thread for debit card usage. https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/2...cp-tp-1332245/

Excuse my ignorance, but why am I able to play on ACR for real money, but not PokerStars of FTP?

Oh, just saw you're a 1st time poster. At the top of each thread is a search feature. Use the feature at the top of thread in the link above. Try "debit card usage."

They have not been able to offer real money poker to the U.S. since Black Friday. The exception are states with legalized poker that they've reached agreement with. ACR and other U.S. facing sites have no such agreement with the DOJ. The reward of offering poker to the U.S. is greater than the risk posed apparently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unlawf...nt_Act_of_2006

What's the best US poker site for tournaments? (MTT not sit n goes)

Also, what is the best US poker site for lower limits NL (0.5/1-2/4 NL) or lower PL omaha?

"Best" is a relative term open to individual interpretation. However, two names will likely come up for MTTs no matter who you ask and that is Winning Poker Network and Pai Wang Luo Network.

WPN = America's Cardroom, Black Chip, True, PokerHost
PWL = Ignition Casino, Bovada, Bodog


Similar answer for the cash game question, but we can also add in Chico Poker Network which includes Bet Online, Sportsbetting.ag, and TigerGaming.


There are other sites which some people might claim as best due to higher rakeback, or better game quality at a particular stake, but my answer should serve you well generally speaking.

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Kahn

I think we should all just stop recommending WPN on any information requests until Mr. Mason gets back from his fact finding mission on accepting advertising revenue from them.

And Kahn, I'm not aiming that at you or anyone in particular, my comment just happened to fall here behind yours. So just accept my troll comment apology in advance.

Global Poker is awesome. I have played on ACR, Bovada/ignition and sportsbook. And Global Poker takes the cake. They have mobile cash and SnG and MTT. I don't understand how bovada and ACR can't figure that out but global poker is great. They don't have as many tournaments as I would like but they will get more with more players. And they pay out really fast to PayPal. If your looking for a good site in the US Global Poker is the best.

Yes. Yes it is.