Online Poker Network Traffic
Estimated player counts, cash table volume, and traffic trends across every major online poker network. Use this data to find the sites with the most action at your stakes and the games you want to play.
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Industry Snapshot
Total Est. Peak Players
91,500
Across all 15 networks
Total Est. Avg Players
45,450
Average concurrent at any given time
Largest Network
PokerStars
30,000 peak players
Fastest Growing
4
GGPoker, Winamax, CoinPoker, WSOP.com
Traffic Rankings
All networks ranked by estimated peak concurrent players. Click any column header to sort. Filter by network type to compare standalone rooms against multi-skin networks.
| # | Network | Type | Peak Players ▼ | Avg Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PokerStars | Standalone | 30,000 | 15,000 |
| 2 | GGPoker / GG Network | Network | 18,000 | 9,000 |
| 3 | Winamax | Standalone | 7,000 | 3,500 |
| 4 | Ignition / Bovada / Bodog | Network | 5,500 | 2,800 |
| 5 | partypoker / bwin | Standalone | 5,000 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 888poker / 888 Network | Network | 4,500 | 2,200 |
| 7 | WPN (Winning Poker Network) | Network | 4,000 | 2,000 |
| 8 | iPoker Network | Network | 4,000 | 1,800 |
| 9 | Chico Network | Network | 3,500 | 1,800 |
| 10 | WSOP.com | Standalone | 2,500 | 1,200 |
| 11 | Unibet Poker | Standalone | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| 12 | Global Poker | Standalone | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| 13 | CoinPoker | Standalone | 1,500 | 700 |
| 14 | Microgaming Poker Network | Network | 1,200 | 600 |
| 15 | Run It Once Poker | Standalone | 800 | 350 |
Estimates based on observable lobby data, third-party trackers, and industry reports. Last updated: July 1, 2026.
Traffic by Network Type
Standalone Platforms
8 platforms with proprietary player pools
50,800 peak players
- PokerStars30,000
- Winamax7,000
- partypoker5,000
- WSOP.com2,500
- Unibet Poker2,000
- Global Poker2,000
- CoinPoker1,500
- Run It Once Poker800
Multi-Skin Networks
7 networks with shared player pools across skins
40,700 peak players
- GGPoker18,000
- Ignition5,500
- 888poker4,500
- WPN (Winning Poker Network)4,000
- iPoker Network4,000
- Chico Network3,500
- Microgaming Poker Network1,200
Peak Hours Guide
When to play for maximum traffic. All times are approximate and based on typical weekday evenings. Weekend traffic is 20-40% higher across all networks.
Europe Peak
18:00 - 23:00 CET
The largest traffic window globally. European evening hours overlap with late-afternoon play from the Americas, creating the highest overall player counts on all international networks.
Best networks: PokerStars, GGPoker, Winamax, iPoker, Unibet
Americas Peak
19:00 - 02:00 EST
US-facing networks see peak activity from late evening through midnight Eastern. Sunday nights are the busiest time for US-facing tournament traffic. Regulated US sites peak slightly earlier than offshore sites.
Best networks: WPN, Chico, Ignition, WSOP.com, Global Poker
Asia Peak
19:00 - 23:00 CST
Asian traffic contributes significantly to GGPoker and PokerStars player counts. The overlap between Asian evening and European afternoon creates a secondary traffic spike on global networks.
Best networks: GGPoker, PokerStars
How We Track Traffic
Disclaimer: These Are Estimates
No poker network publishes official concurrent player counts. The figures on this page are estimates derived from observable lobby data, publicly available table counts, third-party tracking services, and industry reporting. Actual player counts may differ. We update this data monthly and cross-reference multiple sources to ensure the estimates are as accurate as possible.
Our traffic estimates are compiled using several data sources:
- 1Lobby monitoring: We periodically sample active table counts, player-per-table averages, and waiting lists across each network's poker client.
- 2Third-party trackers: Services like PokerScout and independent community-run trackers provide historical and real-time traffic data that we incorporate and verify.
- 3Industry reports: Quarterly earning reports from publicly traded operators (888, Entain, Flutter) provide revenue data that we correlate with traffic trends.
- 4Community data: Player-reported information from forums, social media, and our own user base supplements the automated data collection.
Peak player counts represent the highest observed concurrent players during a typical week. Average counts reflect a 24-hour average including off-peak hours. Cash table counts include all active ring game tables of any stake or format.
Which Network Is Best for You?
Traffic volume matters, but it is not the only factor. The right network depends on your location, stake level, game preference, and whether you value rakeback or game softness. Read our detailed reviews to find the best fit.
PokerStars
Largest player pool globally | Zoom poker
Games: NLHE, PLO, Mixed
GGPoker / GG Network
Fish Buffet rakeback | Smart HUD
Games: NLHE, PLO, Short Deck
Winamax
Largest French poker site | Expresso SNGs
Games: NLHE, PLO, Mixed
Ignition / Bovada / Bodog
Anonymous tables | Zone Poker
Games: NLHE, PLO
partypoker / bwin
MILLIONS tournament series | FastForward poker
Games: NLHE, PLO
888poker / 888 Network
Club 888 loyalty | SNAP fast-fold
Games: NLHE, PLO
WPN (Winning Poker Network)
ACR flagship skin | Elite Benefits rakeback
Games: NLHE, PLO, Mixed
iPoker Network
Bet365 and William Hill skins | Soft recreational traffic
Games: NLHE, PLO
Chico Network
BetOnline flagship skin | 25% lifetime rakeback
Games: NLHE, PLO
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