Short version. Yes, in the sense that matters most: it is a real room on an established network that has paid players for years. It is also offshore and unlicensed in the US, and it shares its network's history with bots.
Who runs it
Black Chip Poker is a brand on the Winning Poker Network, the same network as ACR Poker. It launched in 2008 on a different network and moved over in 2012. Its site says "trusted since 2001". That is the network's start date, not the brand's.
Does it pay?
Payouts run through the same cashier as ACR, mostly by crypto, with a confirmation email on every withdrawal. I have been paid by this network for years without a miss. See how withdrawals work.
Are the games fair?
The tables are ACR's tables, so the record is ACR's record: bot accounts closed and $200,000 refunded in 2019, a bot challenge withdrawn in 2024, and captchas and virtual-machine blocking added since. The full list is in the ACR guide.
What to watch for
- No US licence. If a dispute goes badly, no state regulator will help.
- Linked accounts. A problem on your ACR account can freeze a Black Chip payout, and the reverse.
- Bonus terms. If you already took ACR's welcome bonus, read Black Chip's terms before assuming you qualify for a second.
Common questions
Is Black Chip Poker safe?
It is an established brand on a network that has paid players for more than twenty years. It is offshore and not licensed in any US state.
When did Black Chip Poker start?
The brand launched in 2008 and joined the Winning Poker Network in 2012.
Is Black Chip Poker rigged?
There is no evidence the deal is rigged. The network has had documented bot problems, and has added captchas and other countermeasures.