Since the UIGEA passed in the USA, the volume of sites open to American players has dropped severely. Therefore, picking the right site is much harder, as the numbers are limited. Therefore we have produced a list of the Top 5 American sites, by taking in all factors.

Cake Poker

Cake Poker has steadily grown into a dominant force since their introduction to the poker industry in 2006. They are the main site in the Cake Poker Network, which hosts several great promotions and impressive software.

Their initial deposit bonus is a generous 110% up to a maximum $600. Player's earn FPP's (Frequent Player Points) through playing real money games and it takes around 167 FPP's to earn $10 of your bonus. Each dollar raked in cash games is worth 1 FPP and every $1 paid in tournament fees is worth 7 FPP's.

Doyles Room

Doyles Room is also situated on the Cake Poker Network, so expect the same great software and promotions you encounter on Cake Poker. The site is owned by Doyle Brunson, one of the oldest and most respected poker player's the game has ever seen. Therefore, his site has received the same respect.

The initial deposit bonus is a great 110% up to $550 on your first deposit. $10 of your bonus is released into your account after around 167 FPP's are earned. They are accumulated through playing real money games at the site. 1 FPP is earned for every dollar of rake taken in cash games and 7 FPP's are earned from every dollar of rake paid in tournament fees.