Best Nevada Online Poker Sites
Benefits of Playing Online Poker in Nevada
- Mobility: Online poker sites in Nevada allow you to play from any computer or phone, offering an unprecedented level of gambling convenience. The only restriction is you must be playing from a location within the state of Nevada.
- Online bonuses: Nevada online poker sites offer a wide variety of bonuses, including a deposit bonus, as well as promotions and loyalty rewards that live poker games in a casino do not.
- Comfort: Let’s face it, some players are simply intimidated when playing poker in a cardroom or poker room at a casino. Online poker play provides a level of gambling comfort and allows you to hone your game without judgment from other players in the poker room.
- Pace of play: The game moves more rapidly when playing poker online. It’s estimated that an average of about 30 hands per hour are played at casinos or card rooms. The rate at Nevada online poker sites is typically closer to 75 hands per hour.
- Safety: When playing at a licensed online Nevada poker site, your funds and account are secure.
How to Sign Up to Play Online Poker in Nevada
- Step 1 | Choose a Nevada online poker site, then download the software or register on the website.
- Step 2 | Enter sign-up information, such as name, date of birth, email address, user name, phone number, password and security question. You must be 21 years of age and located within the state of Nevada when playing on the site. You do not have to be a Nevada resident to sign up.
- Step 3 | make sure to enter the online poker site promo codes that are offered. Players should always take advantage of welcome bonuses and deposit matches that are offered regularly to new customers.
- Step 4 | Choose from several deposit methods to load your account and play for real money.
Where Can I Play Live Poker in Nevada?
There are more places to play live poker in Nevada than in any other state.
The most popular are on the Las Vegas Strip, with the Venetian, Bellagio, Mirage and the Aria among the busiest. Plenty of poker games are available just off the strip (Rio, home of the World Series of Poker), downtown (Minion’s) and outside of Clark County. An estimated 680 poker tables are spread across the state, offering a wide range of tournaments.
Nevada Poker Laws
Nevada legalized statewide online poker in February 2013. Two months later, Ultimate Poker became the first regulated Nevada online poker site to launch, but lasted only 19 months.
WSOP, powered by its brand recognition of the World Series of Poker, launched in September 2013 and quickly became the dominant player of Nevada poker sites, a position it still maintains. Real Gaming launched its Nevada online poker site in 2014, but its traffic lags far behind the leader.
In 2015, Nevada and Delaware implemented the first interstate liquidity pact, allowing players in both states to play together, and New Jersey joined to make it a three-state alliance in 2018. Other states that have legalized online poker, or are soon expected to do so, may join in 2020.
To play at poker online in Nevada, players must be at least 21 years old and located within the state’s borders. Nevada online poker sites use geolocation software to monitor a player’s location.
FAQ
Do I need to be a Nevada resident to play online poker?
No. There is no residency requirement to play on the Nevada online poker sites. But players must be located within the state’s borders when playing for real money. Location is tracked by geolocation software, which tracks a player’s computer Wi-Fi signal
What payment methods are accepted in Nevada?
Bank transfers, credit and debit cards, Neteller, Play+, PayPal, PayNearMe, check by mail and selected casino cages are generally accepted methods of payment.
How do I deposit at Nevada poker sites?
After creating or logging into your casino account, click on deposit. Select your deposit method of choice (bank transfer, credit or debit card, etc.) and enter the amount of money.
How do I withdraw from Nevada poker sites?
On the WSOP site, click on withdraw, enter an amount and select your preferred withdrawal method, such as PayPal, bank transfer, Play+ or cash via casino cage. On the Real Gaming site, withdrawals are generally made by requesting a check online. Different sites have different methods, so make sure to check and make sure it works for you before playing.
Who can offer online poker in Nevada?
WSOP.com and Realgaming.com are the only legal sites that offer online poker in Nevada, with WSOP the dominant operator. Legal sites must be licensed and regulated by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Can I play poker on a mobile phone in Nevada?
Yes. Download the app at one of the Nevada online poker sites, log onto your account and choose the game you wish to play.
How old do you have to be to play poker in Nevada?
You have to be 21 or older to play poker in Nevada. The age limit is the same for online and live poker in Nevada.
When did online poker launch in Nevada?
On April 30, 2013, when Ultimate Poker (now defunct) became the first regulated online poker site to accept real-money players. WSOP was the second site less than five months later and quickly became the leading player in the fledgling industry. A third site, Real Gaming, launched on February, 2014.
What games are offered at Nevada poker rooms?
WSOP offers the widest range of games beyond the popular no-limit and fixed-limit Texas Hold’em, including 7-card stud poker, pot-limit Omaha and various high/low games.
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Hi, I'm Bill Ordine
"A longtime reporter and editor who began writing on casinos and gaming shortly after Atlantic City’s first gambling halls opened, Bill covered the world Series of Poker and wrote a syndicated column on travel to casino destinations for a decade."
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