Terms and Conditions

These terms explain how acesparks.com works, what our content is (and isn't), and what you agree to by using this site. Please read them before relying on anything you find here, including our poker site reviews, rankings and bonus information.

Who this site is for

acesparks.com is intended for adults of legal gambling age researching real money poker apps and sites. Online poker is regulated on a state-by-state basis in the US, and most regulated states set the minimum age at 21, though a small number permit 18. You must meet the minimum legal age in your own state, and confirm you are physically located in a jurisdiction where online poker is permitted, before signing up with any operator we mention. This site does not knowingly direct content at, or collect information from, anyone under the applicable legal age.

What this site does and does not do

We publish independent research and editorial reviews comparing real money poker sites on factors such as traffic, game variety, rake, bonuses, banking options and mobile experience. We are not a poker operator, a payment processor or a licensing body. Nothing on this site is:

• A guarantee of winning, breaking even, or recovering money already lost
• Financial, legal or gambling advice
• An endorsement that any operator is risk-free or suitable for every reader
• A substitute for reading an operator's own terms, licensing details and promotional rules before depositing

Poker is a game with a real chance of losing money, even for skilled players. Editorial ratings and rankings on this page reflect our own research into each operator and are opinion, not a promise of any particular outcome.

Commercial disclosure

acesparks.com may earn a commission when a reader signs up with an operator through a link on this site. This is how independent comparison sites like ours are funded. Commission arrangements do not decide our rankings or ratings — an operator that pays us nothing can rank above one that does, and vice versa, based purely on our research. Where we list a welcome bonus or promotion, we describe it as accurately as we can at the time of writing, but the operator's own terms always control what actually applies, including any wagering requirements, time limits, minimum deposits and game restrictions.

How we assess and rank operators

Our reviews are built from publicly available information about each operator, including their stated licensing, banking options, software, game formats and promotional terms. We look at factors such as cash game and tournament traffic, rake structures, rakeback and loyalty schemes, deposit and withdrawal methods, and mobile app quality. Ratings are updated when we identify a material change. We do not claim to have deposited, played or withdrawn funds ourselves, and we make no claim about testing outcomes; our assessments are based on research and comparison, not gameplay results. Rankings can change as operators update their products, and inclusion in our comparisons is never for sale.

Licensing, regulation and your responsibility

Online poker regulation in the US works state by state; there is no single federal licence covering the whole country. Each operator we mention may hold different licences or regulatory approvals depending on where they operate, and availability can vary or change by state. It is your responsibility to confirm that a given site is licensed to operate, and legal to use, in your specific location before you register or deposit. We do our best to keep licensing references accurate as of the fact-check date shown, but you should always verify current status directly with the operator or your state's regulator before committing any funds.

Bonuses and promotional terms

Any bonus figures shown alongside an operator on this site — such as a deposit match or free entry to a tournament series — are headline offers only. They typically come with conditions we cannot fully repeat in a ranking table, including playthrough or wagering requirements, minimum deposit amounts, time limits to clear the bonus, and restrictions on which games or stakes count toward clearing it. Always read the operator's full promotional terms on their own site before you deposit, and never rely on our summary as the complete picture.

Payments and your funds

US poker sites generally support deposits and withdrawals through methods such as debit or credit cards, ACH bank transfer, PayPal, PayNearMe and operator-branded prepaid cards, with amounts shown in US dollars. Processing times, limits and fees are set by each operator and can vary by state and by payment method. We do not process payments, hold player funds, or have any role in an operator's cash-out procedures. Any dispute about a deposit, withdrawal or account balance is between you and the operator, and should be raised through their customer support first.

Responsible gambling

Poker should be treated as entertainment, not as a way to earn income or solve financial pressure. If you're spending more time or money on it than you intended, or you're chasing losses, it's worth stepping back and using the tools operators provide, such as deposit limits and self-exclusion. Free, confidential help is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has more detail on warning signs and support resources, including state-specific programs.

Changes to these terms and to our content

We may update this page, our reviews, or our rankings at any time as operators change their products, terms or licensing status. We recommend checking back periodically, particularly before acting on any bonus or licensing detail. Continued use of acesparks.com after an update means you accept the current version of these terms.

Contact us

If you have questions about these terms, spot an inaccuracy in one of our reviews, or want to raise something else with us, you can reach out through our Contact Us page. You can also learn more about our editorial approach on the About Us page.