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U.S. Restriction News
Halloween edition of Perspectives Weekly
J. Todd recaps a busy week in the iGaming industry, including a look at the terms and conditions changes at Affiliate Lounge and a follow up on the Microgaming controversy. Kaplan sentenced to 51 months in prison BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan was sentenced to 51 months in prison on multiple federal racketeering charges. Horsing around with Perspectives Weekly J. Todd reports on the state of Illinois legalizing online betting on horse racing and the French National Assembly approving a bill that will regulate online gambling -- with stipulations. Perspectives Weekly reports on the Illinois horse racing situation With Illinois on the verge of becoming the next U.S. state to approve online betting for horse races, J. Todd explains the reasoning behind it. He also talks about the APCW's Casino Audit Reports and other upcoming projects. Gloomy news from Perspectives Weekly J. Todd has the scoop on some major stories from online gambling industry last week, including former BetOnSports CEO David Carruthers withdrawing his guilty plea and the closing of Pitbull Poker. Perspectives Weekly travels the globe J. Todd reports on important industry news from all over the world, including France, Portugal and the U.S. where a special task force is being created that online players should be wary of. Feds seize more Maryland accounts News brief: Federal authorities seized the contents of six Wachovia Bank accounts, saying the accounts hold gambling proceeds involved in money laundering. Perspectives Weekly on the scene at BAC J. Todd reports from the Affiliate Conference in Budapest, Hungary. In addition to giving you a glimpse inside the conference, Todd also reports on industry news regarding Eurolinx, a deal between Harrah's and 888 Holdings and the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal. Perspectives Weekly -- The Safari Edition With some wild life creatures serving as a backdrop, J. Todd reports on a plethora of industry news and wonders what the U.S. government is doing with the $752 million it has fined various online gaming entities. Perspectives Weekly on a tough week for the industry Before heading off to Budapest, J. Todd reports on Smart Live Casino's affiliate program shutting its doors without notice and iMEGA's failed effort to halt the UIGEA. |
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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. 1,193 English-Language Sites Restricting U.S. Players
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