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U.S. Restriction News
Juega Poker Ya stops accepting US-based players
17 Oct 2006
In response to questions about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Juega Poker Ya stated that it is no longer accepting players who are located in the United States.
Leisure & Gaming Plc to leave U.S. market
17 Oct 2006
In response to approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Leisure & Gaming Plc has announced that it will be leaving the U.S. market and is reviewing exit strategies.
Uncertainty surrounds WSOP online satellite entries
17 Oct 2006
The World Series of Poker is still legal. But the status of online satellite tournaments, which have driven participation in poker's premier event to record levels, is uncertain at best.
XXL Club Casino reverses position, bans U.S. players
17 Oct 2006
Following an statement from October 16th indicating it would continue to accept players from the United States, XXL Club Casino released an announcement indicating it will be banning US-based players. The reversal was due to requirements imposed by the casino's software provider, Playtech.
Fear and loathing in Barcelona
17 Oct 2006
Fear of indictments and extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges over online gambling are driving many online casinos out of the U.S. market.
Kiwi Gaming responds to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
17 Oct 2006
Following approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Kiwi Gaming announced that it would stop accepting players based in the United States at its casino and bingo websites. The company will continue accepting US-based players at its skill-gaming site, Kiwi Skill.
Rubl.com to continue accepting US-based players
17 Oct 2006
In response to questions about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Rubl.com Games announced that it will continue to accept players based in the United States.
BugsysClub Poker Network to continue accepting US-based players
17 Oct 2006
In response to approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, BugsysClub Poker Network announced that it will continue to accept players located in the United States. The network serves BugsysClub.com and ComeOutPoker.com.
Casino Apuestas to stop accepting US-based players
17 Oct 2006
Following the approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act, Casino Apuestas indicated that it would no longer accept players located in the United States.
GamesGrid to continue accepting US-based players
17 Oct 2006
Following approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, GamesGrid Poker and GamesGrid Backgammon announced they would continue to welcome players who are located in the United States.
Lasseters Corporation Ltd. stops accepting US-based players
16 Oct 2006
After approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Lasseters released an announcement indicating that it would no longer accept players located in the United States at any of its gaming websites.
Jungle Poker to continue accepting US-based players
16 Oct 2006
After approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, JunglePoker announced that it will continue to accept players who are located in the United States.
Tiki Bingo no longer accepting US-based players
16 Oct 2006
After approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Tiki Bingo announced that it would no longer accept new players located in the United States.
XXL Club Casino responds to Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
16 Oct 2006
In response to approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, XXL Club Casino announced that it would continue to accept players located in the United States.
Absolute Poker: Absolutely business as usual
16 Oct 2006
Absolute Poker announces that its US online poker business remains
unaffected in spite of the recent passage of legislation in the United
States Congress.
32Red Plc releases statement on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
16 Oct 2006
Following approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, 32Red Plc announced that it would no longer accept players located in the United States.
Poker.com to continue accepting US-based players
16 Oct 2006
Following approval of the Unlawful Internet Gamnling Enforcement Act, Poker.com announced that it would continue to accept players located in the United States.
JetSetPoker announces closure
13 Oct 2006
Upon passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in the United States, JetSetPoker announced that it would close for business.
FirePay no longer processing online gambling transactions from U.S.
13 Oct 2006
FirePay, a popular payment method accepted at nearly 1,200 gambling websites, announced that it will no longer process online gambling transactions from U.S.-based players. The company's statement indicated the policy would go into effect when the President Bush signs the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act into law, which he did on Friday, October 13, 2006.
VegasPoker247 still open to US players
13 Oct 2006
VegasPoker247 is pleased to announce that it’s business as usual.
PartyPoker mucks U.S. hand
13 Oct 2006
PartyPoker.com's reign at the top of the U.S. Internet poker mountain has come to an end.
Bush signs Unlawful Internet Gambling Act
13 Oct 2006
New law bans American banks and credit card companies from completing transactions with Internet gambling companies.
CD Poker responds to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
13 Oct 2006
Following US Congressional approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, CD Poker announced that it will no longer accept players located in the United States.
UltimateBet and Ultimate Poker respond to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
13 Oct 2006
Responding to questions about the Unlawful Internet Gamnling Enforcement Act, eWorld Holdings' sites UltimateBet and Ultimate Poker announced that they will continue to accept players located in the United States.
Sportingbet Sells US-facing operations to Jazette Enterprises
13 Oct 2006
Reacting to US Congressional approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Sportingbet Plc announced details of its disposal of US-facing operations. The company retains business assets aimed at non-US players.
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