Terms and Conditions

These terms explain how lighthousecatholicmedia.org may be used, what our reviews and rankings represent, and what we're responsible for (and what we're not) as an independent information site covering real money online poker. By browsing this site or clicking through to any operator listed here, you agree to the terms below.

What This Site Is — and Isn't

lighthousecatholicmedia.org is an independent comparison and review resource covering online poker sites and apps, including brands such as Coinpoker, Americas Card Room, Stake, Ignition, Bovada and others featured in our Online Poker Sites Compared for US Players guide. We do not operate a poker room, hold player funds, process wagers or accept deposits of any kind. We publish research, comparisons and editorial ratings to help readers evaluate operators before signing up elsewhere.

Nothing on this site should be read as legal, financial or gambling advice. Poker involves real financial risk, and no content here suggests otherwise or implies that skill removes the chance of losing money.

Commercial Relationships and How We're Paid

lighthousecatholicmedia.org earns commission when readers click through to an operator and sign up. This is standard for comparison sites in this space and it does not change how we rank anything. Ratings reflect our own editorial assessment, not the size of a commercial arrangement — a brand paying a higher commission is never moved up the list because of it. Where we mention a bonus or promotion, the figure shown is the operator's own offer, and readers should always check the operator's own terms before depositing, since bonus conditions can change.

How We Assess and Rank Operators

Our ratings are built from publicly available and researched information about each operator, weighed against factors that matter to real money poker players: traffic and player pool depth, the mix of cash games, tournaments, Sit & Gos and fast-fold formats on offer, rake structure and rakeback value, software and mobile app quality, deposit and withdrawal methods relevant to US players, and the presence of licensing or regulatory oversight. We do not test by depositing or wagering funds ourselves; our reviews are based on research and verification of publicly stated terms, not first-hand play. Editorial ratings shown on this site are our own scoring, not customer reviews, and they are updated as we re-check operator terms and offers.

Accuracy of Information

We take reasonable care to keep bonus terms, deposit methods and other details current, but operators change their terms, promotions and availability without notice. Figures like welcome bonus amounts, match percentages and playthrough requirements can shift after we publish, so always confirm the current offer and its wagering requirements, time limits and eligibility conditions directly on the operator's own site before you rely on anything shown here. We are not liable for losses arising from outdated or changed operator terms.

Eligibility and Legal Standing

Real money online poker is regulated on a state-by-state basis in the US — there is no single federal framework, and availability, minimum age and licensing requirements vary by state. You must be at least 21 years old to use the operators and offers referenced on this site, unless a specific state permits play from age 18, in which case that state's own rule applies. It is the reader's responsibility to confirm that online poker is legal in their state and that any operator they choose to use is licensed to operate there. We do not verify a reader's age, location or eligibility, and using an operator that is unavailable or unlicensed in your state is outside our control and outside these terms.

Responsible Gambling

Poker should be treated as entertainment, not a way to earn income or solve financial difficulty. Nothing on this site implies that winning is likely, that losses can be recovered by playing more, or that skill eliminates risk. If gambling is causing you stress, financial strain or is difficult to control, free confidential support is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Many states also run their own self-exclusion programs through licensed operators, and those programs should always be respected — this site does not offer, and will never help anyone work around, a self-exclusion. See our Responsible Gambling page for further resources.

Third-Party Sites and Links

Clicking through to any operator takes you to a separate website with its own terms, privacy policy, licensing and support arrangements. We have no control over, and no responsibility for, what happens on those third-party sites, including account registration, deposits, gameplay, withdrawals or customer service outcomes. Any dispute with an operator is between you and that operator directly.

Limitation of Liability

Content on lighthousecatholicmedia.org is provided for general informational purposes. To the extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for financial losses, missed promotions, account issues or any other outcome arising from a reader's use of an operator featured or linked on this site. Use of this site, and any decision to register or deposit with an operator, is entirely at your own discretion and risk.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our content, our commercial arrangements, or the legal landscape around online poker in the US. The version displayed on this page is the one currently in effect, and continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised terms.

Questions About These Terms

If anything here is unclear, or you've spotted something on the site that looks out of date, you can reach us through our Contact Us page. You can also learn more about how we approach reviews and rankings on our About Us page.