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Why are sites restricting U.S. play?Many online gaming sites decided to stop accepting bets when the U.S. Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Although the measure does nothing to change the players' right to bet online, it will eventually force American banks and credit card companies to block some types of electronic transactions to Internet gambling businesses. Other gaming sites stopped accepting U.S.-based bets in anticipation of the bill’s passage. And some never accepted U.S. bets because of the uncertain regulatory climate. I have money in an account with one of these sites. Can I still get it out?Each site is setting its own rules for withdrawing money. Please check with your casino to find out their policy. Some sites, like CelebPoker, have set a deadline for making withdrawals. Others, like PartyPoker, will allow all current U.S. account holders to log on and withdraw money. And some, like Betfred, may ask you to call a special phone number to make payment arrangements. Please check with the individual site to see what their policy is.Below is a list of sites restricting U.S. play. To view specific restrictions, click on the site name. 1,274 English-Language Sites Restricting U.S. PlayersU.S. Restriction News
Lawmakers hear another bid for legal online gaming
Poker pro Annie Duke testified in front of a House Financial Services Committee hearing on legalizing online gambling Wednesday. Online gambling legislation debated in House Barney Frank chaired a debate Wednesday with the House Financial Services Committee about legalizing online gambling in the U.S. Annie Duke testifies in front of House Annie Duke testified on behalf of the PPA during a hearing by the House Financial Services Committee on online gambling regulation. California Indian tribe rejects online gaming legislation The Morongo Band of Mission Indians surprisingly rejected a proposal that would legalize online gambling in California. Massachusetts gambling bill may criminalize online gambling Legislation that would allow land-based casinos in Massachusetts includes a provision that may criminalize online gambling. Kentucky Supreme Court overturns online gambling ruling The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled against the owners of 141 seized online gambling domain names, reversing an earlier decision by the Court of Appeals that said the domain names aren’t gambling devices under Kentucky law. PPA releases statement on Kentucky ruling The Poker Players Alliance has released a statement shortly after the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled against the owners of 141 seized Internet gambling domain names. PPA testifies before California committee The Poker Players Alliance testified before the California Senate Governmental Organization Committee about online poker regulation. Royal Apollo now accepting U.S. players U.S. players wanting to fund their accounts at Royal Apollo will have a wide range of convenient, discreet and easy to use payment methods. Perspectives Weekly reports from Las Vegas J. Todd reports from the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas where he has "cookie" news from the European Union that could change affiliate marketing forever.
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