Online poker is a real-money casino game played on desktop computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Players compete in games for a range of stakes from free to satellite entries into major live tournaments around the world. Players can deposit and withdraw using a wide variety of secure methods such as credit cards, pre-paid cards, bank transfers, third-party eWallets and even cryptocurrencies. The availability of such an extensive range of secure payment options is a major factor driving the growth of the online poker market.

A key advantage of playing poker online is that players can take the game with them wherever they go. The online gaming industry has come a long way since the days when it was largely limited to land-based casinos in the US. Today there are many more legitimate, regulated online poker sites to choose from and they offer a range of games to suit all tastes and budgets.

Most poker sites have a very clear, comprehensive set of terms and conditions. They will usually list the various ways in which you can deposit and withdraw money plus any bonus terms that apply. If the terms seem confusing or unclear this is a bad sign and you should look elsewhere.

Online poker has become increasingly popular with players of all skill levels logging in to play. Some of the best known poker sites in the world are PokerStars and PartyPoker but there are also many smaller regional websites that are worth checking out too.