Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions govern your use of therainmakerblog.com and explain how we operate as an independent online poker comparison and review site. By browsing this site, reading our rankings, or clicking through to any of the poker sites we cover, you agree to the terms set out below. Please read them alongside our Responsible Gambling page and our Banking, Security & Support page, which cover related ground in more detail.
What this site is, and what it isn't
Online Poker publishes reviews, rankings and comparisons of online poker sites and apps, including operators such as Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition, Americas Card Room, Black Chip Poker, Ya Poker, BC Poker, Betonline and Jack Poker. We do not operate a poker room ourselves, we do not accept deposits or wagers, and we are not a party to any account you open with a third-party operator. Any dispute about gameplay, account balances, bonus clearance or withdrawals must be taken up directly with the poker site in question, not with us.
Content on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice, gambling advice, or a guarantee of any outcome. Poker involves both skill and chance, and no amount of strategy or site selection removes the possibility of losing money. We never present real money poker as a source of income or a way to solve financial difficulty.
Age and eligibility
Online poker for real money is restricted to adults, and most US states set the minimum age at 21, though a small number permit play from 18. You must meet the minimum legal gambling age in your state before registering with, depositing to, or playing on any site reviewed here. Age and location are typically verified by operators through identity and address checks (KYC) before withdrawals are released. This site is not intended for, and must not be used by, anyone under the applicable legal age.
Online poker in the US is regulated on a state-by-state basis; there is no single federal framework. Availability of any given operator, licensing status, and the specific consumer protections in place depend on where you are physically located when you play. It is your responsibility to confirm that real money poker is legal in your state and that the operator you choose accepts players from your jurisdiction before you register or deposit.
How our rankings and reviews work
Our editorial ratings reflect a combination of factors relevant to real money poker players, including traffic and player pool size, game variety across cash games, tournaments, Sit & Gos and fast-fold formats, rake structure and rakeback value, welcome bonus terms, mobile and software quality, deposit and withdrawal methods, and customer support. These ratings are our own editorial judgment, based on research into publicly available information and operator terms. They are not customer reviews, not a guarantee of software performance, and not a promise of any particular result if you play.
Bonus offers change frequently and always carry conditions — minimum deposits, playthrough or wagering requirements, time limits, and eligibility restrictions. Where we reference a promotion, such as the offers shown on this site's rankings, the terms attached to it are set by the operator and can change without notice. Always check the current terms on the operator's own site before opting in.
Affiliate and commercial disclosure
Online Poker earns commission when readers click through to some of the poker sites listed here and go on to register or deposit. This is how the site is funded. It does not affect how we rank or score operators — a site cannot pay to move up our rankings, and paid placements never override our editorial assessment. Where an operator appears high in our comparisons, it's because it scored well against our criteria, not because it pays the highest commission.
Responsible use of this site
We take responsible gambling seriously and expect readers to as well. Nothing on this site should be read as encouragement to gamble beyond what you can comfortably afford to lose, to chase losses, or to use poker as a way to cope with financial or personal problems. If gambling stops being enjoyable, or starts to feel like it's affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing, free confidential support is available around the clock through the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Many states also offer their own self-exclusion programs and support resources, which we respect fully — this site will never suggest ways to work around a self-exclusion. Our Responsible Gambling page has more on the tools and resources available.
Accuracy, changes and limitation of liability
We make a reasonable effort to keep information on this site current, including licensing details, bonus terms and payment methods, but operators change their offerings frequently and we cannot guarantee that every detail is up to date at the moment you read it. Always verify licensing status, bonus terms and payment options directly with the operator before signing up or depositing. We are not liable for losses, disputes or damages arising from your use of a third-party poker site, from reliance on information found here, or from changes an operator makes to its products, promotions or terms after publication.
We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our content, our commercial relationships, or applicable regulation. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the current version.
Questions about these terms
If anything here is unclear, or you'd like more detail on how a specific review or ranking was put together, you can reach us through our Contact Us page. For background on who runs this site and why, see About Us.