Quick checks
Short items we checked against one source. Each has a date and a link so you can read the source yourself.
Rake tables checked at three sites
We read the published rake pages for Clubs Poker, CoinPoker and Phenom Poker. Each starts at 5% at its smallest stake, with caps that depend on stakes and table size.
Source: Clubs Poker rake details (opens in a new tab), CoinPoker rake guide (opens in a new tab), Phenom Poker rake structure (opens in a new tab)
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Phenom Poker terms checked
Phenom Poker's Terms of Service don't name the US or publish a list of restricted states.
Source: Phenom Poker Terms of Service (opens in a new tab)
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Oklahoma SB 1589 takes effect Nov 1, 2026
Section 2 of the enrolled bill sets the effective date. The bill covers online casino games that use a dual-currency system.
Source: Oklahoma Legislature: SB 1589 (opens in a new tab)
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Maine added to our Clubs Poker list
Maine is in Clubs Poker's rules and was missing from our list. We added it, so we no longer show a Clubs Poker link to visitors who pick Maine.
Source: Clubs Poker Sweepstakes Official Rules (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
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CoinPoker terms checked
CoinPoker's current Terms and Conditions list the United States as a restricted territory.
Source: CoinPoker Terms and Conditions (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
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Clubs Poker's own rules re-checked: 13 states excluded
Clubs Poker's Sweepstakes Official Rules, updated Jun 30, 2026, exclude 13 states. We now use that list instead of press reports.
Source: Clubs Poker Sweepstakes Official Rules (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
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Equity calculator tested against exact counts
We tested the calculator's answers against exact counts of every possible deal.
Source: Our equity calculator
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