About PokerBitcoins
PokerBitcoins is an independent review desk focused on crypto-native online poker. Before publishing a verdict, the review desk funds an account, tests deposits, plays real hands, and attempts a bitcoin withdrawal. The aim is to base each review on direct use of the poker room rather than relying only on an operator’s promotional claims.
What PokerBitcoins reviews
PokerBitcoins covers the 20 or so poker rooms that genuinely accept bitcoin, ether, USDT, or other crypto payment rails in 2026. The review process includes opening a funded account, playing cash games and tournaments, and attempting a real withdrawal.
These checks are designed to answer practical questions about using each room. They examine whether deposits and withdrawals work, what games are available, how the software performs, and how the room’s costs and promotional terms affect a recreational player.
How poker sites are scored
Every reviewed poker site receives a score from 1 to 5. That score is built from six weighted factors so that payment performance, playing costs, game availability, crypto support, software quality, and operating history all contribute to the verdict.
Cashout speed and reliability
Cashout speed and reliability account for 30% of the score. The review records how long a real BTC or USDT withdrawal takes and whether it is processed without friction. This is the largest component of the rating.
Rake and bonus math
Rake and bonus math account for 20% of the score. The assessment considers effective rake after rakeback, the real clear rate on a welcome bonus, and the expected value presented to a recreational player.
Game selection and traffic
Game selection and traffic account for 15% of the score. The review considers peak-hour ring-game traffic, tournament guarantees, and field softness.
Crypto support
Crypto support accounts for 15% of the score. The review records which coins and networks are supported, the minimum deposit, and relevant on-chain fees.
Software and mobile
Software and mobile performance account for 10% of the score. The assessment covers client stability, HUD support, and how tables render on mobile devices.
License and history
License and history account for 10% of the score. This part of the review considers the room’s regulatory posture, its years in operation, and any past payout incidents.
How ratings are maintained
Scores are re-checked every 90 days. If a room changes its rake, loses a license, or experiences a payout failure, PokerBitcoins publishes an update and amends the rating during the same week.
The review method therefore extends beyond the first publication. Re-checking the underlying factors allows a rating to reflect supported changes in payment performance, costs, regulatory posture, or other scored areas.
How PokerBitcoins makes money
PokerBitcoins is an affiliate publisher. If you click a Play Now button and later deposit with the poker room, PokerBitcoins may earn a commission from that operator.
The commission does not affect the score. An operator cannot pay for a higher rating. PokerBitcoins has removed operators from its ranked list when their scores fell below 3.5, regardless of the commercial impact.
Editorial leadership
Ryan Mitchell is the Crypto Poker Analyst and Lead Editor at PokerBitcoins. He has covered online poker and crypto gambling since 2018, concentrating on cashout reliability, rake economics, and player-pool quality.
Ryan previously led casino-review editorial at BestSweepstakes and now runs the PokerBitcoins review desk. He plays 2NL-25NL NLHE at CoinPoker and ACR Poker and has a working knowledge of US, UK, and Maltese online-gambling frameworks.
Corrections and contact
For editorial, correction, or partnership questions, contact PokerBitcoins at [email protected]. The team replies to corrections within one business day.
Responsible gambling
Poker is not free money, and most players lose over the long term. If gambling has stopped being fun or is causing financial or personal harm, visit the PokerBitcoins responsible-gambling page or call the US National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
