US Poker Sites
The recent actions of the US Department of Justice have created a situation whereby any remaining US poker sites have become among the easiest poker sites on which to collect valuable bonuses, enjoy a good range of games and win money.
Many of the top US poker players who were previously playing on the Cereus Network, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker have avoided signing up with US poker sites keen to accept them because of existing obligations or because they are still waiting for their bankrolls to be returned to them.
The removal of this top tier of players has created the scenario where tournaments are easier to cash in, low-mid stake ring games are not visited by hardened professionals with unlimited bankrolls (as used to happen on Full Tilt Poker) and, because many of the US poker sites have sportsbook operations – or are affiliated to networks which have sportsbook partners – the tables are more likely to be occupied by recreational players prepared to gamble against the odds than dedicated poker players.
On top of all this, the US poker sites know that there is a huge “orphan” market out there and are offering attractive welcome bonuses and valuable loyalty programs to tempt these players to come join their online poker sites. Some US poker sites have seen traffic increase recently by more than 50% – yet they still remain among the easiest poker sites in the world!
| # | Site | US? | Bonus | Review | Visit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  | Lock Poker | 150% up to $750 | |||
| 2. |  | Carbon Poker | 150% up to $750 | |||
| 3. |  | PokerView Poker | 150% up to $750 | |||
| 4. |  | Bovada Poker | 110% up to $1100 | |||
| 5. |  | BetOnline Poker | 100% up to $900 |
Lock Poker
Lock Poker has been one of the major beneficiaries of remaining active in the US. A roll-call of thirty major online poker stars (including Leo Margets and Chris Moorman) has not made this the easiest poker site to beat at the highest stakes, but the 150% match bonus on first deposits and a VIP rewards scheme equivalent to up to 45% rakeback has attracted a huge number of lower stakes players. Check our Lock Poker review here.
Carbon Poker
Carbon Poker has enjoyed similar success to Lock Poker (they are partners on the same network), but Carbon Poker´s Mac software download is acknowledged to be practically identical to its Windows equivalent. As well as the many exclusive Carbon Poker promotions available online, players are encouraged to use selected payment options to benefit from instant withdrawals. Read our Carbon Poker review here for more information.
PokerView Poker
This third Merge network site is also worth a mention because of its history of being technically innovative. PokerView Poker is currently developing PokerCam software to be compatible with Merge´s gaming software. Exceptionally popular when PokerView was on the Everleaf Gaming network, PokerView Poker is filling the gap with a remarkably easy SnG leaderboard competition. Read our review on PokerView here.
Bovada Poker
Bovada Poker is another US poker site with exceptional graphic software. Actually, they ONLY accept players from the United States. They share the same player base as Bodog Poker, so you will find more than enough people to play against. It is a fantastic place for online poker players who prefer multi table poker tournaments, as the site´s guaranteed MTTs are regularly undersubscribed. This makes Bovada Poker one of the easiest poker sites on which to find value and also one of the best poker sites to qualify for weekly feature tournaments through undersubscribed guaranteed satellites.
BetOnline Poker
Predominantly an add-on for the sportsbook and racing side of the well-established company, BetOnline Poker is a US poker site that is a micro stakes poker players dream. The site offers major bonuses with every deposit, a stack of freerolls and cash tournaments with points buy-ins, and these promotions ensure that the fish swarm in. If you are a competent recreational poker player, this has to be the easiest poker site of all.