What is .poker?
.poker entered the DNS root zone on October 15, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
On the technical side, .poker is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .poker, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.poker FAQ
What does .poker mean?
.poker is a generic top-level domain named for the word "poker", and it's aimed at sports & games. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .poker used for?
.poker is mostly used for sports & games. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .poker?
None. .poker is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .poker domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .poker as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .poker created?
.poker was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 15, 2014.
Is .poker a valid domain?
Yes. .poker is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .poker addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .poker domain?
.poker names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .poker DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .poker.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 4, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
