US players have limited options in terms of poker rooms and deposit methods. The big name Poker rooms like
pokerstars,
party poker and
888 are not available throughout US only in a few states and in those states the player pool is limited to players in those states. US players are forced to play on sites like ACR, Betonline,
ignition and
intertops. Their payment methods are limited and most times they have to resort to Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin for deposits and withdrawals.
Canada is far more easier. You will have all the big brand poker available to you and you will play on the world client on those sites which will give you most games and the largest player pools. My poker room suggestion is Pokerstars, 888 or Party Poker. They are top of the market. They have the best in player pools, selection of games, security and ease of deposit and withdrawal.
Cardschat have reviews of all the top sites you can find it via this link:
https://www.cardschat.com/poker-site-reviews.php The reviews will give you an idea as to what each offers. Me personally I play on almost all sites that Cardschat have
freerolls on. My favourite site is Pokerstars.
For banking options you will have loads of options. Most Credit Cards will work on those sites. You can also link your bank account and transfer straight to and from these rooms to your bank. If you do not want to use your personal card or bank you can use an ewallet like Skrill,
neteller and ecoPayz. You can also use one of those prepaid
visa cards that you can find in shops.
We have lots of Canadians on the forum so I am sure if you need some specific help or advice that I cannot provide someone will help you out. [I am not Canadian]
Hello Joisei,
I really appreciate your reply.
I have credit cards and bank accounts. I live in Canada, but I was wondering what people in the US use as well. I'm a real beginner, still trying to figure out the game and which rooms to play.
Thanks a lot!