Litecoin (LTC)
Complete guide to using Litecoin (LTC) at online casinos and poker sites. Faster and cheaper than Bitcoin with near-instant confirmations. How to deposit, withdraw, and which sites accept LTC.
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.
Nevada
Nevada online gambling guide for 2026. Online poker legal since 2013 (WSOP.com is the primary operator). No online casino — slots and table games are land-based only. Sports betting legal at retail and mobile. The gambling capital of the world, but online options are surprisingly limited.
Delaware
Delaware online gambling guide for 2026. The first US state to legalize online gambling (2012). Fully regulated online poker, casino, and sports betting — but the smallest player pool of any regulated state. Part of the NJ-NV-PA interstate poker compact.
New Jersey
New Jersey online gambling guide for 2026. Fully regulated online poker, casino, and sports betting since 2013. Home to PokerStars NJ, WSOP/888, BetMGM, and more. The most mature legal online gambling market in the US.
California
California online gambling guide for 2026. The most populous US state still has no legal online poker or casino despite years of legislative attempts. Tribal politics, horse racing interests, and legislative gridlock continue to block progress. Here is what is legal, what is pending, and where Californians actually play.
Real Money USA Poker Sites
The best real money poker sites for US players — tested with real deposits and withdrawals. Offshore and regulated options, deposit guides, and what to avoid.
Poker Freerolls
Finding quality poker freerolls can genuinely boost your bankroll at zero cost. The problem is that most freerolls aren't worth your time — tiny prize pools, massive fields, or burdensome…
Poker Hand Nicknames
Poker hand nicknames are part of the game's culture, passed down from old-time cardroom regulars and spread further by television announcers. Some are fairly transparent (American Airlines, Fish Hooks, Jackson…
How to Play Omaha Poker
Omaha poker is a variation of Texas Hold'em that deals each player four hole cards instead of two. The critical rule that trips up beginners: you must use exactly two…
Poker Glossary of Terms
Poker has its own language. Sit at any table and you'll hear terms like "donk bet," "gutshot," and "bubble" tossed around as if they're common English. Strategy forums are even…
Pineapple Poker Rules and Strategy
Pineapple is a Hold'em variant where each player receives three hole cards instead of two. What happens to the third card, and when it gets discarded, defines which variant you…
How to Play Badugi
Badugi, also known as Padooki (Korean for "spotted dog"), is a unique lowball draw poker variant. You will most often find it in mixed games, high-limit Las Vegas cash games,…