Global Poker
Overview
Global Poker means one thing: poker, not slots. Say "sweepstakes poker" and this is the name that comes up first. Same two-currency setup as the rest of the field: buy Gold Coins to practice, each purchase throws in Sweeps Coins that redeem for cash, the loophole that lets it pay out real poker money in states where regulated online poker is off the table.
Licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority. That's a real, checkable license, not a claim taken on faith. It has stuck around long enough to earn the title of most established name in this specific corner of the market.
Games
Poker. That's the whole menu. Cash games, tournament formats, the standard variants, run on Sweeps Coins for real stakes and Gold Coins for practice. No slots, no table games. Not the spot if poker isn't the point, but for sweepstakes poker specifically, nothing else on this list runs deeper.
Getting your money out
Sweeps Coins convert to cash through the standard redemption process, same as anywhere else. The exclusion list runs longer than most slots-heavy rivals: Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Connecticut, West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Louisiana, California, and Washington are all locked out right now, and a few more states have gotten cut over the past couple years. Poker fans, read the current state list closely before getting attached. This list has been shrinking, not growing.
What's good
- The most established name specifically in sweepstakes-model poker
- Real, verifiable Malta Gaming Authority license
- Long operating history compared to most of this category
What's not
- Poker only, no slots or table games
- Longer state exclusion list than most slots-focused competitors
- Has trimmed state availability over time rather than expanded it
Frequently asked
Is Global Poker legit?
Malta Gaming Authority license, real and checkable, plus the longest track record specifically in sweepstakes-model poker. Still, confirm your own state's current eligibility before signing up, rules shift.
Which states are excluded?
Last check: Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Connecticut, West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Louisiana, California, and Washington are locked out. Several other states have been trimmed over the past couple of years, so verify current status for wherever you live.
Does Global Poker have slots or table games?
No. Poker only, full stop. Want slots or table games on the sweepstakes model? Look elsewhere on this list.