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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.
Borgata
Borgata Online review covering NJ/PA casino, shared poker liquidity, deposit options and withdrawal approval and casino-cage collection.
BetMGM
BetMGM review covering casino in MI/NJ/PA/WV, shared MI/NJ/PA poker, account rules and the approval and delivery stages of withdrawals.
Offshore Casino Disclaimer
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” […]
Party Poker
PartyPoker NJ review covering New Jersey eligibility, the $600 release-restricted match, signup tickets and published banking options.
Bovada
Poker, casino and sportsbook under one login, with anonymous poker tables and published payment limits. Compare the offer rules and costs before depositing.
BetOnline
Poker, casino and sportsbook with cryptocurrency and card deposits. Our review separates current published banking terms from past withdrawal observations.
ClubWPT
ClubWPT subscription review: monthly VIP pricing, prize eligibility, renewal terms and the mail-in tournament route. Separate from ClubWPT Gold.
Black Chip Poker
Poker on the Winning Poker Network, with cash games, tournament series and a choice of reward arrangements subject to account eligibility.
Poker Timer
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.
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.
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.