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Articles by Joshua Hill
Joshua is a lifelong (can you play poker in diapers?) poker player who moved online in 2004. He created Beat The Fish in 2005 to help fellow frustrated online poker players choose the right poker site for their strengths and then how to win consistently once they got there. He is a published author, a certified news writer, and has played millions of hands of online poker.
Responsible Gambling
The warning signs, the 24/7 helplines, and how to set limits that keep gambling from becoming a problem.
New York
Sports betting is live. Online casino and poker aren't — yet. Where the legislation stands and what to expect next.
Casino Bonuses
Most casino bonuses aren't as good as they look — the wagering requirements, game restrictions, and expiry dates that decide whether a bonus is actually…
Best Online Casinos in the USA
Our complete review methodology — how we test, score, and monitor every casino with real accounts. Updated Mar 29, 2026.
Poker Strategy
Poker strategy guides organized by skill level and topic. Preflop, postflop, pot odds, bluffing, hand reading, specific hands, formats, and the mental game.
Poker Books
The best poker books for every level — from your first strategy read to the stories behind the biggest names in the game.
Poker Players
From Doyle Brunson's back-to-back Main Events to Chris Moneymaker's $86 satellite — the players who built modern poker.
Bankroll Calculator
Free poker bankroll calculator — enter your game, stakes, and risk tolerance to see how many buy-ins you actually need.
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Online Gambling by State
Legal status across all 50 US states — what's regulated, what's a grey area, and what's explicitly restricted. Click any state for the full picture.
Poker
Rules, strategy, and where to play — written by people who play with real money. Pick where you are below.