Real money online poker is legal and available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan and Delaware. It's also legal in Connecticut and West Virginia, but yet to go live there.

In its many years of service, Bovada has remained a reputable brand, offering quality cash games and tournament options. Since 2004, Bovada Poker has been a go-to choice for online poker players. The site is a trusted brand that offers all gaming options, including cash games and tournaments.

There are currently 5 states that offer legal online poker for real money in the United States  New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Delaware.

California Penal Code 330 PC prohibits gambling, also called gaming, by the use of a banking or percentage game.  That said, it is still lawful in California to play social poker games and other games of chance, skill, and strategy involving individual bets.