About Us
The People and Purpose Behind This Hub
Poker is a game built on information. Knowing what you’re working with, understanding the odds, and making decisions based on evidence — that’s the foundation of good play. The same logic drives everything we publish here.
This platform exists to give US poker players a reliable, well-researched resource for navigating the online poker landscape. Whether you’re hunting for the best tournament schedules, comparing rakeback deals, or trying to figure out which software actually holds up under pressure, our goal is to cut through the noise and give you something genuinely useful.
Who Keeps This Running
Our editorial team is led by Raymond Picotte, a poker writer and analyst with over thirteen years in the industry. Raymond got his start writing hand analysis columns for a leading iGaming trade publication and has since built a reputation for making complex poker concepts accessible to a wide range of players — from first-timers sitting down at a home game to experienced grinders logging late-night sessions online. His background spans tournament strategy, cash game theory, bankroll management, and the shifting regulatory landscape of online poker in the United States. He continues to play regularly, which keeps his perspective grounded in real experience.
The broader team brings together editors and analysts with backgrounds in online gaming, player advocacy, and digital media. Everyone involved shares a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and putting the reader’s interests first.
Our Focus on the US Market
The online poker scene in the United States is unlike any other in the world. Regulatory frameworks vary by state, licensed operators are concentrated in a handful of jurisdictions, and the options available to players depend heavily on where they’re located. Understanding those nuances takes genuine expertise.
We follow developments in regulated markets across the country closely — from the established online poker ecosystems in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Nevada to emerging state-level conversations about legalization. Our reviews and guides reflect that knowledge, so players always have context alongside the facts.
How We Approach Editorial Work
Every poker site we cover is evaluated against the same consistent criteria: game variety and traffic, tournament offerings, software quality, promotions and rakeback, banking options, and security. No platform gets a free pass, and no review is shaped by personal relationships or commercial convenience.
We do earn revenue through affiliate partnerships with some of the operators we cover. That’s worth being transparent about. What we can tell you is that our editorial team strives to assess each platform on its actual merits. Affiliate arrangements do not determine ratings or recommendations — the job of our reviewers is to give players an honest picture, and that standard is taken seriously across everything we publish.
Built to Stay Current
Online poker moves fast. Operators update their software, tweak their promotions, enter new regulated markets, or occasionally exit them. A review that was accurate eighteen months ago may no longer tell the full story.
That’s why we revisit our coverage regularly. Our team monitors the US market on an ongoing basis and updates content to reflect changes in operator standing, product quality, and regulatory status. When something shifts in a meaningful way, we make sure that’s reflected in what you read.
What You Can Expect Here
Our aim is simple: give poker players in the United States a resource they can actually rely on.
- Honest, criteria-driven reviews that don’t pull punches
- Clear, practical guides for players at every level
- Coverage that reflects the realities of the regulated US market
- Content that’s updated as the landscape evolves
- Editorial positions driven by analysis, not commercial pressure
Good poker writing should be honest, practical, and accessible. That belief shapes every piece of content on this platform.