There are currently 5 states that offer legal online poker for real money in the United States  New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Delaware. Pennsylvania joined this group when PokerStars went live in the state on Nov. 4, 2024.

You can play poker online for real money by signing up for a new player account. Once you have created an account with a recommended cardroom, deposit funds. Then select a game to play or a tournament to enter. Games are played online in the same manner as they would be in a live setting.