im a us player
2006-12-18 14:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by sadiesamkurby 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
Here is a summary of what is going on with online gambling in the United States.
1) Prior to the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, eleven states had laws on the books that specifically ban all forms of online gambling. These states are: IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NV, NY, OR, SD, WA, WI. Online gambling continues to be considered illegal in these states by these state governments. (It should be noted that I have NEVER heard of any player in any of these states being prosecuted under these state laws.)
2) The Act did nothing to alter, curtail, or extend state laws regarding online gambling. Thus, it did not make online gambling illegal in all states.
3) The Act places restrictions on the financial transactions that occur in connection with online gambling; it restricts electronic fund transfers and the use of credit cards in connection with such wagering. This means that players can no longer make wagers, or collect winnings using electronic fund transfers, credit or debit cards, or some other online payment systems.
In response to the Act, online gambling sites have done one of three things with respect to US-based real-money players:
1) Continue to accept US-based real-money players from all states
2) Accept US-based real-money players from states other than the states in which online gambling is specifically outlawed (meaning no players from the states listed above)
3) Closed their site to all US-based real-money players
Here is a list of all gaming sites that continue to accept US-based real-money players from all states:
http://theonlinecasinogamblingdirectory.com/s.php?as_usa=1&SRC=YahooAnswers
Players that live outside of the restricted states (listed above) have more gaming sites available to them:
http://theonlinecasinogamblingdirectory.com/s.php?as_usa=2&SRC=YahooAnswers
And players outside of the United States have the most options available to them:
http://theonlinecasinogamblingdirectory.com/s.php?SRC=YahooAnswers
These lists are updated daily as gaming sites establish and publish their policy with respect to US-based real-money players.
Best of luck!
Robert
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2006-12-19 04:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-19 01:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-18 19:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-19 07:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by Claire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the United States and plan on betting money, there is NO legal site to player poker for money. Otherwise, if you just want to play for the fun try Yahoo games or Pogo.
2006-12-18 16:30:48 · answer #6 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
All of these are OK: http://www.church-of-texas-holdem.com/usa-friendly-poker-sites.html
You can read about the implications of the gambling Act here: http://www.church-of-texas-holdem.com/online-gambling-ban.html
2006-12-20 00:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by Father Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All internet gambling in the US has been banned recently. Sorry.
2006-12-18 14:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋