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.
Most of the casinos and poker sites reviewed on Beat The Fish are offshore operators. They accept US players but are not licensed or regulated by any US state gaming authority. This page explains what that means, how their licensing actually works, and what protections you do and don’t have as a player. What “Offshore” […]
Online poker for New Jersey players. You're playing the same tables and player pool as BetMGM Poker NJ and Borgata Poker NJ — three different…
The only US-facing site with poker, casino, and a full sportsbook in one login — anonymous tables, 0.08% blackjack, and no crypto payout limits.
Poker, casino, and a full sportsbook under one login — Chico Network rakeback, 15+ crypto coins, and the best credit card deposit rates for US…
Subscription poker with the World Poker Tour brand. Instead of depositing, you pay $28/month and play tournaments for real cash prizes ($100K+ pool every month).…
ACR's sister site on the Winning Poker Network — same games, same player pool, flat 27% rakeback. Whether it's worth picking over ACR itself.
Free poker blind timer for home games. Customizable blind structure with antes and breaks. Four preset structures from casual to deep stack. Runs in your browser — no app download needed.
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.
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.
Six free calculators for poker and casino players. No sign-up, no ads — open any tool and use it straight away.
Free poker equity calculator — select two hands, add board cards, and get win percentages via Monte Carlo simulation. No signup.
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.