Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions govern your use of torchcoatheater.com ("the site", "we", "us"). By browsing our reviews, comparison tables, and guides, you agree to the terms set out below. If you don't agree with any part of them, please don't continue to use the site.

What this site does — and doesn't do

US Poker is an independent information and comparison resource covering online poker operators available to US readers, such as those featured on our best online poker sites for real money play page. We publish editorial reviews, rankings, and comparison content based on publicly available information about deposit methods, game types, bonus terms, and platform features.

We are not a poker operator, payment processor, or gambling regulator. We don't accept deposits, process wagers, or hold player funds. Any account you open, deposit you make, or hand you play is between you and the poker operator directly, under that operator's own terms of service.

Editorial independence and how we're paid

torchcoatheater.com may earn a commission when readers click through to a poker site and sign up through our links. This is how we fund the research and upkeep of the site. Commercial relationships do not determine our rankings or ratings — operators cannot pay for a higher position, and our editorial assessments reflect our own review process. Where we name and rank operators such as Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition, Americas Card Room, Black Chip Poker, Ya Poker, BC Poker, Betonline, and Jack Poker, those placements are based on the criteria described in our methodology, not on advertising spend.

Bonus offers and promotional terms

Welcome bonuses, deposit matches, and other promotions displayed on this site (for example, a percentage match up to a stated dollar cap) are set by the individual operators and are subject to change without notice. Every bonus carries conditions — typically a minimum deposit, a playthrough or wagering requirement, a time limit to clear it, and eligibility restrictions by state or account status. We do our best to summarize these accurately at the time of publication, but you should always confirm the current, full terms on the operator's own site before you deposit. We do not guarantee that any bonus figure remains valid at the time you visit.

Accuracy of information

We research and verify details such as licensing, payment options, and game offerings as of the fact-check date shown on each page, but the online poker landscape changes frequently — states adjust regulation, operators update software, and promotions expire. We update pages when we become aware of changes, but we cannot guarantee that every detail is current at the moment you read it. Always verify licensing status, payment availability, and bonus terms directly with the operator before signing up or depositing.

Eligibility, age, and legal responsibility

Online poker for real money is regulated on a state-by-state basis in the US, with no single federal framework. Availability, licensing, and minimum age vary by state — most regulated states set the minimum gambling age at 21, though a small number permit 18. It is your responsibility to confirm that real-money poker is legal in your state and that you meet the applicable age requirement before creating an account with any operator. This site is intended for adults only and content here is not directed at anyone under the applicable legal age in their jurisdiction.

Nothing on torchcoatheater.com constitutes legal, financial, or gambling advice. We do not verify individual readers' eligibility, and using an operator that is not licensed to serve your state is your own risk and responsibility, not ours.

No guarantee of outcomes

Poker is a game of skill and chance, and outcomes are never guaranteed. Nothing on this site should be read as a promise or expectation of winnings, and we do not present poker as a source of income or a way to solve financial problems. Ratings and rankings reflect our editorial assessment of an operator's features — traffic, game variety, software, banking options, and similar factors — not a prediction of results at the tables.

Responsible gambling

If gambling stops being enjoyable or starts to feel like it's costing you more than you can afford — financially, emotionally, or otherwise — please stop and seek support. Free, confidential help is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, and many regulated states run their own self-exclusion programs directly with licensed operators. We respect and never attempt to help readers work around any self-exclusion measure. For more guidance, see our Responsible Gambling page.

Intellectual property

The text, layout, rankings, and original graphics on torchcoatheater.com belong to us unless otherwise credited. You may link to our pages or quote short excerpts with attribution, but you may not republish or reproduce substantial parts of our content without permission.

Limitation of liability

We provide this site "as is" and make no warranty that it will be error-free or uninterrupted. To the fullest extent permitted by law, torchcoatheater.com and its operators are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site, your reliance on its content, or your dealings with any third-party poker operator, including losses incurred through gambling activity.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the regulatory landscape, or the operators we cover. The "updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised terms.

Questions about these terms

If anything here is unclear, or you'd like more information about how we operate, you can reach out through our Contact Us page, or learn more about our review process on our About Us page.