What State is the Best at Poker?
Monday, March 24, 2025
Did you know that almost 70 poker tournaments are happening across America this March?*
Poker’s popularity in the U.S. is at an all-time high, with over 50 million Americans regularly playing - including A-list celebrities like Kevin Hart.
But, which U.S. state is the best at poker?
To answer that question, a new report by High 5 Casino analyzed the top professional poker players in the U.S. to reveal which state has the highest odds of producing world-class talent.
And, New Jersey takes the #6 spot. The Garden State has produced an impressive 40 professional poker stars.
The Top 15 Best States at Poker:
RankStateNumber of pro poker players
| 1 | California | 149 |
| 2 | New York | 117 |
| 3 | Florida | 90 |
| 4 | Nevada | 67 |
| 5 | Texas | 59 |
| 6 | New Jersey | 40 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 34 |
| 8 | Illinois | 30 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 25 |
| 10 | Ohio | 21 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 17 |
| 12 | Maryland | 16 |
| 13 | Arizona | 14 |
| 14 | Connecticut | 12 |
| 15 | Colorado | 12 |
The full report, including data on the richest poker stars in North America, can be found here: https://high5casino.com/blog/richest-poker-stars/