As More Operators Exit the State, Where Can You Play Online Poker in Nevada?
Poker is also frequently played by the state's locals, with many enjoying games both in physical poker rooms and on the internet. In fact, it's so popular here that Nevada started regulating both live and online poker in 2013, shortly after the federal government gave individual states the power to legalize the latter.
Unfortunately, the state's online poker enthusiasts may have noticed that a number of the card game's prominent websites have recently stopped operating in Nevada. Last December, Global Poker announced that its site would no longer be accessible in the state after April 15. Soon after, PokerBros ceased operations here as well, noting that users could only play its games from outside Nevada.
As a result, Esports Insider reported in February that Nevadans have to navigate a 'far more restrictive online poker system' now that their options are shrinking. That said, avid players may be wondering why this is happening—and if there's anywhere else on the internet where they can still play online poker in Nevada.
The main reason Nevada is tightening its regulatory constraints around online poker is that not all operators use the same business model. In particular, the likes of Global Poker and PokerBros offer sweepstakes-style poker games that have come under intense legal scrutiny. That's primarily because of the pitfalls of the dual currencies sweepstakes models use. According to a recent report, sites like Global Poker allow players to purchase packages that consist of two kinds of coins: more common free-to-play tokens and much rarer 'sweeps' coins. Though both can be used to join poker games, only the latter can help users play for and win real money.
Legislators argue that the sweepstakes model's dual currencies unfairly take advantage of current online gaming laws in the US, depriving users of the usual legal protections they can benefit from when playing online while simultaneously encouraging them to spend real money just to get more sweeps coins. As a result, sweepstakes poker in Nevada is under stricter scrutiny, resulting in the aforementioned sites, like Virtual Gaming Worlds, ceasing operations here. At least six other states—including Michigan, Connecticut, and Washington—have similarly restricted Global Poker and sites with similar offerings.
Fortunately, it's still possible to play online poker in Nevada, which remains one of only eight states to legalize the activity. Though there aren't any dedicated, state-run sites you can currently try, you can still find a trusted option that complies with Nevada's stricter regulations. Americas Cardroom is particularly considered a go-to by locals, especially since it also stands as the #1 online poker site in the US overall. Internationally licensed in Curaçao, it has over two decades of experience and a stellar industry reputation as the flagship website of the Winning Poker Network, one of the first of its kind to launch in the US. That's allowed it to pinpoint the most effective ways to offer real-money poker games online.
In leveraging SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, random number generators, and cryptocurrency, it provides a secure, fair, and transparent environment that safeguards player accounts and funds while offering a wide range of games and tournaments, including promotions that may specifically appeal to Nevadans. The prize at last year's Vegas Fast Track Series, for instance, was a $12,500 package that secured a main event slot at a professional Las Vegas poker tournament and covered travel costs (and winning locals could opt to cash out the package's monetary value, instead). This year, the Moneymaker May-Hem offers a similar reward with the added benefit of getting to meet poker pro and Americas Cardroom ambassador Chris Moneymaker. Because it more openly works to protect players while providing all the excitement online poker has to offer, this operator shows that it's still possible to play in Nevada—if you know where to look.
As online poker becomes more prevalent across the U.S., Nevada offers a glimpse into where the industry is headed. The recent exits of major platforms underscore a larger trend: regulators are tightening oversight in an effort to ensure fair, transparent, and legally compliant gameplay. This shift marks a critical turning point—not just for Nevada, but for the entire country—as lawmakers seek to differentiate legitimate poker operations from legally ambiguous sweepstakes models.
Looking forward, we can expect a continued emphasis on consumer protection. States that embrace online poker are likely to require higher standards for transparency, financial security, and age verification. This means that only the most robust, well-regulated platforms will thrive—especially those offering features like blockchain auditing, encrypted transactions, and strong player advocacy policies.
Meanwhile, federal momentum may slowly build toward broader regulation or even nationwide frameworks. If more states legalize and interconnect their online poker player pools—as Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey have done—players could benefit from bigger tournaments, larger prize pools, and a more vibrant online ecosystem.
In this future, trusted operators like Americas Cardroom stand to become even more dominant, especially as they continue to innovate with cryptocurrency integration, enhanced security, and unique live event tie-ins. For Nevada-based players, the message is clear: while the path to online poker may be narrower, it's also becoming safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
As online poker matures into a mainstream, regulated form of entertainment, those who adapt to these new standards will not only survive but lead the charge into a promising digital frontier.
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