I've never gambled online before and I'd just like to go to a site to play blackjack and other games, no poker though, and I'd like a site that is legitimate and will allow me to send and withdraw my money easily. Also how should I send my money if most banks won't allow it, should I use credit cards or what? Thanks
2007-02-12 06:49:14 · 10 answers · asked by fergalicious 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
Since potsie and ZCT put it very well, I typically wouldn't respond. However, since there's such a high percentage of wrong answers I just want to reiterate what they said for emphasis.
1. It is NOT illegal (Repeat: NOT illegal) for an individual to bet online. You are not going to be arrested, you will not go to jail. The UIGEA is intended ONLY for financial institutions. Read the law. For those of you that don't want to do that, just read a summary of the law. Wikipedia "UIGEA." NOWHERE is the act of online gambling criminalized.
2. No respected poker site ever had an issue with identity theft, cheating players, etc. In fact, the system was working quite nicely until the UIGEA was passed. The uncertainty only exists today because a bomb was thrown into a working system. For example, people knew their money was safe with Neteller. Then they begin arresting former directors of the firm, bully them into pulling out, then essentially force them to totally suspend all services to US customers, including pulling out existing deposits. Now people are running to whatever service is willing to move their money. Many of these don't have much of a track record and certainly pose way more risk than Neteller. But somehow the law helped strengthen our nation's families, so I guess it was worth it (/sarcasm. And don't even get me started on the horse racing exemption included in the UIGEA. The rant would last a week).
3. To answer your question: PokerStars, Full Tilt, UltimateBet, and Absolute are among the respected poker sites still in the game. I personally play on PokerStars and Full Tilt. I've heard Absolute has the easiest cashouts/withdrawals, but I don't have first hand experience. For sports betting, I'd recommend sites like TheGreek, Bodog, and any of the A+ rated sportsbooks on SBR (link below).
4. If the situation irritates you as well, get in touch with your senators and congressperson. The PPA provides resources to help you do so (link below).
Good luck.
2007-02-12 16:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sanjay M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To all those who have stated that the law change makes it illegal to gamble online, please edit your post with an actual quote from the law. The law does not make it illegal for people to gamble online, and it specifically legalizes certain gambling such as horse race betting. American companies can now offer off track betting online completely legally thanks to the badly written new law.
So unless you actually know what you are talking about and can cite a specific source, don't try to pretend that you know what you are talking about.
As to the question, I am more into poker than other gambling so I don't know the best place to play black jack and other casino games. Many casinos dropped out of the US market after the law change because the change does make it harder for online casinos to operate in the US.
As far as sending money goes you should sign up with epassporte.com. They offer a low cost online visa debit card. You can put money in that account and then use it for any online transaction including purchases at online retailers. This card is perfect for those who worry about using a credit or debit card online. It is accepted by most major online casinos.
2007-02-12 08:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by ZCT 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The wire act of the 60's was put into place to prevent the taking of bets over the telephone. The Government of the US has since amended that to include online gambling legislation. This legislation is set up to prevent banks from accepting and sending monies offshore for the purpose of gambling. What is illegal in the US is to take bets or aid and abet the taking of bets on the internet. As a user it is a grey area and not necessarily illegal. No one has been prosecuted in the US for gambling online. There are a few states where it is illegal to gamble online but again its never been enforced.
There is a good site for blackjack that accepts us players and withdrawal and deposit is easy. Sportsbook has an online casino that is excellent and offer a wide variety of casino games and they do accept payment via credit card from US players with alot of success.
I have provided a link for you to use, good luck with it.
http://affiliates.commissionaccount.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_1810b_4
I would suggest to you if you are unhappy with the new legislation to join the fight against this form of Prohibition and write your local politicians.
2007-02-12 08:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't be fooled by assurances from Internet gambling operators that it is legal to play online in Missouri. It is illegal for out-of-state gambling operations to offer Internet gambling to Missouri residents.
2016-03-29 03:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All online transactions in the USA have been outlawed.....no credit card processing companies are taking transactions from people that live in the USA....because of the new Unlawful Gambling Law and Legislation....wow we are so FREE! NOT!
2007-02-12 06:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jeromy B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're a U.S citizen, then you cannot gamble online. A new law recently passed last year, stating it's illegal for any U.S citizens to gamble online.
2007-02-12 06:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by D.O... 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
It's illegal, and even if you find a site I wouldn't even try, it's to easy for credit card/identity theft (if its not directly through the site, it could be from spyware that the site puts on your computer).
2007-02-12 06:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by Spearfish 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You were told wrong. It is illegal, and legislation last month made it so none of the sites could operate legally in the US.
2007-02-12 06:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The reason banks won't do it is because.. it is illegal. Don't get yourself in a jam.
2007-02-12 06:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
www.partypoker.com
2007-02-12 06:52:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋