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Tested with real money

Poker rooms, casinos and betting sites. Compared honestly.

We deposit, play and withdraw at every operator before we rate it. You see the real bonus terms, payout times and who holds the licence.

12poker sites reviewed
8casinos reviewed
8betting sites reviewed

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Top 5 poker sitesScore /10
  1. 1
    PokerStars
    Welcome bonus for new players
    18+ · New players · Bonus released through rake · T&Cs apply
    9.4Visit site
  2. 2
    GGPoker
    Welcome bonus for new players
    18+ · New players · Bonus released through rake · T&Cs apply
    9.3Visit site
  3. 3
    WPT Global
    Welcome bonus for new players
    18+ · New players · Bonus released through rake · T&Cs apply
    8.8Visit site
  4. 4
    Winamax
    Welcome bonus for new players
    18+ · New players · Bonus released through rake · T&Cs apply
    8.7Visit site
  5. 5
    888poker
    Welcome bonus for new players
    18+ · New players · Bonus released through rake · T&Cs apply
    8.6Visit site
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Head to head

PokerStars or GGPoker?

The two biggest rooms side by side, on the things that change how much you win.

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PokerStarsGGPoker
Welcome offerWelcome bonus for new playersWelcome bonus for new players
Licence––
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Best forMTT, Spin & Go, Fast-foldMTT, Spin & Gold, Rush & Cash
Our score9.49.3

How we score

Five checks, all done with a real deposit

The same five checks for poker rooms, casinos and bookmakers, so the scores compare across all three.

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Licence & safety25%
Who regulates it, player protection, data security
Payouts25%
We withdraw and time it until the money lands
Bonus terms20%
Wagering, deadlines and maximum bet in plain words
Games, traffic & odds20%
Poker traffic, slots and live tables, betting margins
Support & app10%
Response times, mobile apps, language support

Before you play

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  1. 01
    Set a limit before you deposit

    Daily, weekly or monthly. Every licensed site lets you set one.

  2. 02
    Verify your account early

    ID checks happen before the first withdrawal. Doing it on day one saves days later.

  3. 03
    Wagering requirements explained

    A 35x bonus means betting 35 times the bonus before you can withdraw it.

  4. 04
    Check the licence first

    Where an operator is licensed decides what protection you have.

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