Gray Market Poker Rooms USA: Tier System & AI Points 2026
AI Points in Gray Market Poker Rooms: The 2026 Tier System for US Players
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The US Poker Tier System: What Changes at Gray Market Rooms
EasyAmericanPoker exists because much of US online poker traffic doesn't go through state-licensed rooms, but through offshore operators that accept US players without blocking access. This isn't legal advice, regulations vary by state and you should check with a professional if you have doubts, but it's the landscape this system operates in.
Single signup, entire catalog
Registration and tier tracking work the same way no matter which gray market room you're playing at within our catalog. That means the volume you generate at one room can benefit you even if you later open an account at another room on the same network, without having to rebuild your tier from scratch.
How the Six Tiers Work
The system has six levels, calculated on your monthly volume:
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Monthly Revenue Brackets
Tiers are calculated on the monthly revenue you generate at each room:
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Rakeback Table by Room and Tier (Revenue Base)
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A Real-World Example
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Cross-Platform Benefits: Why Concentrating Volume Pays Off
Here's the difference versus most gray market affiliate programs: normally, if you play at two different rooms, your tier is calculated separately at each one and you start from zero when opening a new account. If you regularly move between rooms to find better conditions or softer games, this directly affects you.
How Your Tier Transfers Between Rooms
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Activation: What You Need to Do
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Check out our guide on how to choose an online poker room in the United States if you're still unsure which room suits you based on your volume and game format.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tier System
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Can I lose my tier?
Your tier recalculates each month based on that period's volume. If your volume drops one month, next month's tier may drop too, unless you keep it active at another room in the catalog.
No, they're regulated European rooms with figures in euros. They're mentioned because they share the same tier system, not because they accept US gray market traffic.
What if my account doesn't appear tracked?
Without the account linked from signup, the system can't attribute your rake or revenue to any tier. Check your dashboard before generating significant volume at a new room.
If you already have an account at one of these rooms but didn't open it through our directory, the volume you generate can't be linked to any tier, check before putting serious hours in. And if you're still deciding where to play this month, start here: BetOnline · CoinPoker · Sports Betting.