Ignition Poker Rake

Yes, this does form part of the offering.

Yes, many US players do participate in poker games on the site. This is because the site is registered in Costa Rica and is therefore not covered by US law. The country is strict about online gambling, but mostly it would not target players anyway. There are some exceptions though, as the states of Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland continually pop up as being prohibited at this and other online casinos and poker sites.

Ignition Poker is part of the Bodog network of sites.

There is a welcome bonus waiting for you when you sign up to use Ignition Poker. You can claim a 100% bonus of up to $1,000 when depositing for the first time. This is increased by 25% when depositing using Bitcoin. You must start playing and earning Ignition Miles to get your bonus. This occurs in $5 amounts. Earn 150 miles and $5 in bonus funds drops into your account. This continues as you play. It's different to how things work if you are more used to claiming casino bonuses, but it still plays out nicely.

Poker points are earned by players participating in real poker games using cash bets. This could mean a regular game or a game that forms part of a tournament. For every dollar you spend, you'll get three points. You also receive points for contributing to the rake. Obviously, you'll get more the higher your contribution is, with one point earned for a rake of between one and three dollars. However, partial points can be earned for smaller wagers.

Ignition Poker is registered in Costa Rica rather than the US. Most people consider that America-based players can use the site because laws in the country tend to be aimed at the sites rather than the players using them. Since it is legal in Costa Rica, the US government has no reason to go after it since it is not within its jurisdiction. Of course, state laws vary, so there could conceivably be a situation where a player could be targeted, but this is very unlikely. We did spot several sites that stated players in Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Nevada could not sign up.

Yes, you can happily play poker at this site if you live in Australia.

Have you ever seen poker or casino sites that are legal throughout the US except in one or more specific states? That can be frustrating if you happen to live in the prohibited areas. Floridian laws are stricter than those we have seen in some other locations. That said, if a poker site is legitimate and legal, you can use it. Poker seems to be one of the few games you can legally play there. However, there is some uncertainty over the situation in Florida, so we cannot provide a 100% firm answer to this. By the time you read it, things could have changed. Always check the current legal situation - and choose your site carefully.

They are independent sites, but they do use the same platform for their games. That means you'll see some similarities between them, even though you'd need to sign up independently to each site.

Yes - this is one of the most popular sites around and it has been around for quite some time too. When a site boasts a history of over a decade, you know you are in good hands.

The law may be complex regarding online gambling, but there are no current laws at state level (or Federal level) that make it illegal for Californian residents to enjoy a game of online poker.

Go online and plenty of people are asking this question. A bot is a computer program that is used to play against legitimate players taking part in the game. If bots were used at the poker site, no one would ever get any prizes. That isn't the case, as we've heard of plenty of winning players. Of course, no one wins all the time, and we suspect bots are the natural things to blame when someone is on a losing streak. Ignition is popular among online poker players and is a leading site.

You can probably tell by now that it is legal to play online poker although it can depend on where you live. The laws regarding online gambling of any kind vary from one country to another. Even in the same country, such as the US for example, laws can vary between states. You could find one state allows it and the neighboring one does not. The best rule - the only one to follow - is to look up the laws in your country, region, and jurisdiction and be aware of them. These can change, too, so it is something you should always keep an eye on. We've even seen some sites that previously allowed players in certain places to put a bar on them because of changes in the law. It's rare but it can happen.