One September 30, 2006, the U.S. Congress passed the Unlawful Internet
Gambling Enforcement Act. This surprised everyone in the online gambling
industry. Since the signing of the act into law seems a give, many players are
confused as to the status of USA online gambling, existing accounts they may
have with sites that offer USA online gambling, and where they are able
to play.
The important thing to understand about this new legislations is that it does
not make online gambling in the USA illegal. The act is aimed at blocking
financial transactions related to gambling.
USA online gambling operators including sportsbooks, online casino and
online poker rooms are taking very different actions. Some have completely
stopped taking bets, some are restricting certain states, and for others it is
business as usual. This section of our site is designed to keep you informed of
the latest developments, where you can play, and any information we are able to
uncover.
Below is the latest news related to online gambling in the US, and
some sites that still accept USA players. The left navigation on
this page contains more extensive lists.
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