PokerStars' US real-money poker now runs only through FanDuel. Players use a FanDuel account and the FanDuel Poker app.
Quick facts - Real-money states: New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania - Shared liquidity: one pool across all three states (Pennsylvania was added at the switch) - Moved to FanDuel in April 2026, when US players were also moved to iPoker software - Owner: FanDuel Group, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment - Access: the FanDuel Poker app on iOS and Android, using the same FanDuel wallet as the sportsbook and casino
What stands out The move ended the standalone PokerStars US clients. Former PokerStars players may have to link their old account or set up a new FanDuel profile. Old PokerStars bonus codes have been retired.
Games include No-Limit Hold'em, PLO, Spin & Go and Zoom fast-fold poker, plus FanDuel-hosted tournament series. Gambling.com estimated that the brand grew 14% year over year in August 2026, the only one of the three biggest US poker brands to grow that month. Most of that growth came from New Jersey.
Worth knowing / watch out for - Geolocation is required, and PokerNews warns that using a VPN can get your account closed. - Outside NJ, MI and PA you can only play free games. - Check the current welcome offer in the app. Old PokerStars promotions no longer apply.
Poll: How would you rate PokerStars on FanDuel? - 5 – Excellent - 4 – Good - 3 – Average - 2 – Poor - 1 – Avoid
If you played PokerStars US before the switch, how does the FanDuel version compare on software, traffic and cashouts?
21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET.
Quick facts - Real-money states: New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania - Shared liquidity: one pool across all three states (Pennsylvania was added at the switch) - Moved to FanDuel in April 2026, when US players were also moved to iPoker software - Owner: FanDuel Group, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment - Access: the FanDuel Poker app on iOS and Android, using the same FanDuel wallet as the sportsbook and casino
What stands out The move ended the standalone PokerStars US clients. Former PokerStars players may have to link their old account or set up a new FanDuel profile. Old PokerStars bonus codes have been retired.
Games include No-Limit Hold'em, PLO, Spin & Go and Zoom fast-fold poker, plus FanDuel-hosted tournament series. Gambling.com estimated that the brand grew 14% year over year in August 2026, the only one of the three biggest US poker brands to grow that month. Most of that growth came from New Jersey.
Worth knowing / watch out for - Geolocation is required, and PokerNews warns that using a VPN can get your account closed. - Outside NJ, MI and PA you can only play free games. - Check the current welcome offer in the app. Old PokerStars promotions no longer apply.
Poll: How would you rate PokerStars on FanDuel? - 5 – Excellent - 4 – Good - 3 – Average - 2 – Poor - 1 – Avoid
If you played PokerStars US before the switch, how does the FanDuel version compare on software, traffic and cashouts?
21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET.