Online Gambling and Casino - USA Player FAQ's

At the end of September 2006 the U.S. Senate introduced "The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006" and although the act itself (online gambling) does not constitute breaking this law, it has become difficult for players in the U.S. to fund their casino account(s)

However, there are still many online casinos accepting new players in the U.S. and there are many ways to fund your casino accounts. Click Here for Online Casino Banking Methods in the U.S.

Some Microgaming online casino operators restrict certain US states because of very specific local laws that prohibit online gambling. The restricted states are: Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Indiana, Nevada, South Dakota, New Jersey and New York.

Players in the U.S. can collect many new casino bonuses including "No Deposit" offers... Click Here for the latest casino bonuses for U.S. players.

We encourage you to take a stand and let your government officials know how you feel about recent changes within the U.S. laws prohibiting online gambling.
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The US Gambling Law & How It Affects US Players
The first thing you should know about US gambling laws is this: recent events have brought a lot of attention to online wagering and the passing of the Safe Port Act, which included an important statute about online betting, will make sports betting and most online wagers involving money transfers, illegal
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Is Online Gambling Legal?
While some may argue that the Wire Act pertains to all forms of gambling, others believe that it only refers to sports betting and wagering on sports events. Interpreting the Wire Act to mean that all forms of online gambling are illegal, many banks and financial institutions decided to block online gambling transactions that make use of credit cards.
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The Legalities of Online Gambling and Poker
Although gambling is decidedly legal in the United States, not all websites that offer online gambling have legal permits. Besides, gambling especially casinos are strictly regulated in the US, perhaps even more so than in other countries in the world. The same cannot be said of online gambling.
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Is It Legal to Play Online Poker in the United States?
Following this line of thinking, then logically there are 39 US states in which online gambling is legal, as it was before the Act was passed. In California, the law does not equate “poker” with “gambling” but deems it game playing, and professional poker players are not deemed as gamblers, but as professional game players.
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The New US Gambling Laws - What Does It All Mean?
At the end of September 2006 the U.S. Senate introduced "The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006". It wasn't so much introduced as pushed through at the back end of the "Safe Port Act", to which some commentators have taken exception. This has caused a flurry of anxiety and (some would say) hysteria among players, website owners and online gambling affiliates alike.
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Online Gambling Legality Basics - U.S. Gambling Online
The gambling scene in America can be traced back to centuries. Gambling has remained to be a part of the American dream life ever since the inception of lotteries in New Hampshire. But internet gambling or technically called as “off shore” gambling is taking big strides in America.
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