Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions explain how winterofwellness.com operates, what you can expect from the content on this site, and the rules that apply when you use it. By browsing this site or following a link from it to any poker operator, you agree to the terms set out below. Please read them before you rely on anything published here.

What this site is and is not

US Poker is an independent review and comparison resource covering online poker sites and apps available to players in the United States. We publish rankings, reviews, and comparisons of operators such as Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition, Americas Card Room, Black Chip Poker, Ya Poker, BC Poker, Betonline, and Jack Poker, based on factors including traffic, game variety, bonus terms, deposit and withdrawal options, and mobile experience.

winterofwellness.com is not a poker operator, does not accept deposits or wagers, and does not process payouts. We do not offer legal, financial, or gambling advice. Nothing on this site should be read as a recommendation that any individual reader will win money, and no outcome from playing poker is guaranteed by anything we publish.

Affiliate relationships and how rankings work

winterofwellness.com may earn a commission when a reader signs up with an operator through a link on this site. This is how the site is funded, and it does not cost the reader anything extra. Commercial relationships do not decide our rankings — sites are assessed using the same criteria regardless of whether a partnership exists, and commission is never a factor in the score or position an operator receives.

Our review process looks at factors such as licensing and safety, player traffic and liquidity, game variety across cash games, tournaments, Sit & Gos, and fast-fold formats, the value and clearing conditions of welcome bonuses, deposit and withdrawal speed, and the quality of the software or mobile app. We update reviews periodically, but bonus terms, promotions, and product availability change without notice, so always confirm current details directly with the operator before signing up. For a fuller breakdown of how sites compare, see our Online Poker: Best Real Money Sites Compared page.

Bonuses and promotional terms

Welcome offers and promotions referenced on this site, such as deposit matches, cash bonuses, or bonus coin packages, carry material conditions set by the operator, not by winterofwellness.com. These typically include a minimum deposit, a wagering or playthrough requirement before bonus funds become withdrawable, a time limit to clear the bonus, and eligibility restrictions based on state or region. We make a reasonable effort to reflect these conditions accurately, but the operator's own terms always take precedence over anything summarized here. Always read the full offer terms on the operator's site before opting in.

Eligibility, age, and where you can play

Online poker for real money is regulated on a state-by-state basis in the US; there is no federal framework, and availability, minimum age, and licensing requirements vary by state. Most states that permit regulated online poker set the minimum age at 21, though a small number allow 18. You are responsible for confirming the legal gambling age and the legal status of online poker in your own location before registering with any operator, and for complying with any identity or age verification (KYC) checks an operator requires. This site does not verify the identity, age, or location of its readers, and takes no responsibility for a reader accessing an operator that is not licensed to serve their state.

Responsible gambling

Poker involves real financial risk, and no strategy, bonus, or site selection removes that risk. We do not present poker as a source of income or a way to solve financial difficulty, and nothing on this site should be read as encouragement to stake more than you can afford to lose or to chase losses. If gambling stops being enjoyable or starts to feel difficult to control, free and confidential support is available through the National Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-GAMBLER. Several states also run their own self-exclusion and support programs; our Responsible Gambling page has more information on tools and resources available to US players.

Accuracy of content and limitation of liability

We research publicly available information, including operator terms, licensing pages, and app store listings, to compile our reviews. We do not test or verify gameplay by depositing or wagering funds ourselves, and figures such as bonus values, traffic levels, or payout timeframes reflect what operators publish and can change at any time. winterofwellness.com makes no warranty as to the completeness or continued accuracy of any review, rating, or comparison on this site, and accepts no liability for losses, financial or otherwise, arising from decisions made based on content published here. Readers should independently verify licensing, terms, and current promotions directly with any operator before signing up or depositing.

Intellectual property and permitted use

Text, layout, and original comparisons published on winterofwellness.com belong to this site and may not be copied or republished without permission. Operator names, logos, and offer details remain the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification and comparison purposes only.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our content, our commercial arrangements, or applicable law. The date shown at the top of this page reflects the last update. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.

Questions about these terms

If anything on this page is unclear, or you want to raise a concern about content published on winterofwellness.com, you can reach us through our Contact Us page. You can also learn more about how the site is put together on our About Us page.

21+ (or 18+ where applicable). Gambling involves financial risk and is not a way to make money. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available: call 1-800-GAMBLER.