PayPal
Guide to using PayPal at online casinos and poker sites. PayPal is accepted at regulated sites in NJ, PA, MI, and other licensed US states — but not at any offshore casino. The most trusted e-wallet for gambling where available.
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.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Complete guide to using Bitcoin (BTC) at online casinos and poker sites. The original crypto deposit method — accepted everywhere, fast payouts, no bank involvement. How to buy BTC, deposit, withdraw, and which sites offer the best Bitcoin experience.
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.
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 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…
Poker Rules for Beginners: How to Play (The Complete Guide)
As Mike Sexton famously said, "Poker takes five minutes to learn, but a lifetime to master." The rules are straightforward. Read through this page and you will have a solid…
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…
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…