Hand Converter
Free poker hand history converter. Paste raw hand histories from PokerStars, Ignition, ACR, 888, or any major site and get clean, formatted output ready for forums, Discord, or study groups.
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.
ICM Calculator
Free ICM calculator for tournament poker. Enter chip stacks and payout structure to see each player's dollar equity. Essential for final table decisions, bubble play, and deal-making.
Free Tools
Eight free calculators for poker and casino players. No sign-up, no ads — open any tool and use it straight away.
Poker Odds Calculator
Free poker equity calculator — select two hands, add board cards, and get win percentages via Monte Carlo simulation. No signup.
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.
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.